PD-33-0004; Engineering, Logistics, Project Management Services

Statement of Work (SOW)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for engineering, logistics, and project management services to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) in areas of Damage Control, Fire Protection & Detection, Recoverability, and Lithium-ion Battery Facility Systems/Equipment.

Services include:

• Engineering Services: Technical support for active and passive Fire Protection Systems (FPS), including developing, reviewing, and analyzing studies, writing specifications, designing FPS, and developing/updating technical drawings. Support for laboratory and shipboard testing, including environmental qualification test plans and reports.

• Fleet Support Services: System and equipment sustainability, maintainability, obsolescence research, and integrated logistics support (ILS) element product development (technical manuals, maintenance procedures). Shipboard troubleshooting, casualty reporting, and modernization support, including test and evaluation for alterations and modifications.

• Specific FPS Engineering: Expertise in high-energy fires (e.g., lithium-ion battery thermal runaway), active boundary cooling, and weapon effects. Fire modeling and simulation for smoke, evacuation, dispersion, and fire dynamics. Risk assessments for fire damage/suppression strategies and shipboard environments.

• Program/Project Management: Regular reporting, financial tracking, Plan of Action and Milestones (POAM) development, and technical presentation preparation.

• Various Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) are specified for reporting, including Contract Status Reports, Travel Reports, Personnel Rosters, Small Business Utilization Reports, Systems Security Plans, Spend Plans, Safety Assessment Reports, POA&Ms, and Technical Reports.

• Primary performance location is government facilities in Philadelphia, PA. Approximately 23% of work is estimated on-site at NSWCPD, and 77% off-site at the contractor's facility.

• Travel is required CONUS and OCONUS to various Navy installations.

• Non-Personal Services: The contract is for non-personal services, and no employer-employee relationship will be created.

• Security: Requires access to classified information up to the SECRET level. Contractor personnel require appropriate security clearances and training (Antiterrorism, OPSEC, PII, Cybersecurity, etc.). Facility Clearance (FCL) may be required within 60 days of award.

• Commonality: Contractors must utilize the NAVSEA Enterprise Commonality Virtual Shelf (VS) for equipment/component selection.

• Personnel: All proposed personnel must be U.S. citizens. Specific key personnel roles and qualifications are detailed, including required education, experience, and certifications (e.g., Fire Protection Engineering License).

• Quality Management: Contractor must maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ASQ/ANSI/ISO 9001:2015 standards.

• Risk Management: Contractor shall conduct risk identification, analysis, and develop mitigation strategies.

Sources Sought Notice

This Sources Sought Notice is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) to identify potential sources for Engineering, Logistics, and Project Management Services Support. These services will support Damage Control, Fire Protection & Detection, Recoverability, and Lithium-ion Battery Facility Systems/Equipment and Programs.

The anticipated task order will involve providing engineering, logistics, and project management services. Services will primarily be performed at the contractor's location or at NSWC Philadelphia, PA.

• NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
• Contract Type: Anticipated Cost-Plus Fixed Fee - Level of Effort Task Order.
• Period of Performance: Anticipated five years, including a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods.
• RFP Issuance: Expected in October 2026 via the PIEE Solicitation Module.

Delphinus Engineering, Inc. is the current incumbent.

Expected to be Interim Secret or higher.

Interested Large and Small Businesses (including HUBZone, 8(a), SDB, SDVOSB) are requested to submit a Capability Statement (max 5 pages) addressing:

1. Ability to manage the tasking as prime contractor.
2. Technical ability to perform at least 50% of the cost of the Task Order with own employees.
3. Capacity to conduct the requirements of the SOW (considering magnitude, equipment, facilities, and staff size).

Capability Statements must be submitted via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil by 4:00 PM ET on May 21, 2026.

This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). It does not constitute a solicitation, nor is it a commitment by the Government. Responses are voluntary, and no funds are available to pay for preparation.