PEO Ships PMS 400D SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR ENGINEERING AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide systems engineering, technical, and management support services to the Program Office (PMS 400D) for the DDG 51 Arleigh Burke Class Guided Missile Destroyer system. The goal is to assist the program office in meeting current and future Navy needs for this class of ships.

The contractor shall provide expertise in the following areas:

• Ship Production Planning and Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Combat Systems Test Engineering
• Post Delivery Planning, Engineering and Management
• Engineering Services, Configuration and Data Management
• DDG 51 Class Program Information System Support (PMS-ES)
• Surge and Special Studies

Performance will be assessed based on the accuracy, completeness, quality, and timeliness of deliverables such as studies, analyses, presentations, and reports. Services should reflect innovative techniques to increase efficiencies and control costs. Formal assessments will occur during Option Year Reviews and Contractor Performance Assessment Reports (CPARS).

Performance locations include Bath, ME; Pascagoula, MS; Washington, DC; Norfolk, VA; and San Diego, CA. Travel to various other locations within the United States and occasional international travel may be required.

• Security: Work is primarily up to the SECRET level. Personnel require a SECRET Clearance. Facility must have the capability to store up to SECRET classified material.
• Personnel: All personnel shall be U.S. Citizens and able to obtain NACLC. Personnel performing Cyber IT/Cybersecurity functions must be trained and qualified according to specific DoD and DON instructions, including maintaining appropriate security clearances and obtaining required credentials.
• Facilities: Contractor must provide office space and equipment. Facility security requirements include capabilities for storing and accessing SECRET classified documents. Conference room capabilities are also specified.
• Cybersecurity Workforce: Personnel performing Cyber IT/Cybersecurity functions must meet specific training and certification requirements. Contractors must earn and maintain appropriate credentials and participate in continuous learning programs.
• Collaboration: Requires email capability, access to virtual collaboration tools, and Flankspeed (FS) accounts for NMCI network access. PKI Certificates and potentially Common Access Cards (CACs) are necessary.
• Travel: Authorized travel is reimbursable per FAR 31.205-46. Travel plans must be projected and updated regularly.

Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division on behalf of PEO Ships PMS 400D to conduct market research for Professional Support Services for Engineering and Program Management. The support is specifically for the Guided Missile Destroyer USS Arleigh Burke (DDG-51) class.

The RFI outlines seven task areas:

• Ship Production Planning and Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Combat Systems Test Engineering
• Post Delivery Planning, Engineering and Management
• Engineering Services, Configuration and Data Management
• DDG 51 Class Program Information System Support (PMS-ES)
• Surge and Special Studies

The government anticipates approximately 389,760 total labor hours, with labor levels ranging from Junior (>1 to 4 years experience) to Low Senior (>10 to 15 years experience).

This requirement is a follow-on to IDIQ/MAC No. N0017819D8498 Task Order No. N0016422F3012 awarded to SERCO INC.

Responses are requested from SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IDIQ MACs) prime MAC holders ONLY. White papers should detail the firm's capabilities. Comments should focus on the clarity, completeness, feasibility, and executability of the draft SOW requirements, not on specific technical solutions. Responses are due no later than 8 April 2026.

This RFI aims to determine the extent of small business participation. Small businesses can tailor their white paper submissions to specific task areas. The government is seeking information to promote competition for any subsequent solicitation.

This is for planning and informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals. No award will be made, and the government will not pay for information received. Responses should be submitted electronically to Bryan (Joe) Stratton and Jonathan Dickinson. Responses must reference tracking number N0016426SNB53 and not exceed 10 pages. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. All questions/requests for clarifications shall be submitted via the Seaport portal.