Professional Support Services for PMS 470
Overview
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, on behalf of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) BBG(X) Program Office (PMS 470), has issued a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI) for Professional Support Services (PSS). This RFI seeks to identify qualified SeaPort-NxG MAC holders capable of providing comprehensive support across five key task areas for PMS 470. The government is conducting market research to determine industry capabilities and potential small business participation. Responses are due by March 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
PMS 470 requires professional support services to assist in accomplishing its mission and objectives for the BBG(X) Class and Naval Power and Energy Systems. The effort is divided into five task areas:
- Task 1: Logistics Support (Integrated Logistics Support, technical services, lead ship planning, technical publication support).
- Task 2: Program Support and Management (Executive, analytical, and administrative support; program office operations; schedule monitoring; NPES TDR support).
- Task 3: Acquisition and Contract Management (BBG(X) acquisition planning/execution, strategy development, statutory/regulatory reporting, contract administration support).
- Task 4: Business and Financial Management (Business financial operations, cost estimation, planning, budgeting, execution, POM support, Navy ERP proficiency).
- Task 5: Integrated Performance Analysis (Accumulate and analyze cost and performance data, EVMS guidance, IMS analysis, cost analysis, risk analysis).
The services require a SECRET facility security clearance and safeguarding at the SECRET level, with performance primarily in the Washington, DC metro area. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) provides full details.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- PSC: R425 (Support-Professional: Engineering/Technical)
- Set-Aside: None specified. The government is seeking small business input to consider potential future set-asides, requiring small business primes to demonstrate performance of over 50% of the effort.
- Potential Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Level of Effort (LOE) with a one-year base and four (4) option years.
- Estimated LOE: 54 FTEs per year or 517,440 hours, plus 10% surge labor hours. A draft personnel qualifications document details required labor mix and skill sets.
- Incumbent: Herren Associates, Inc. (Contract N0017804D4062 / N0016418F3005)
Response Requirements & Deadline
- Eligibility: Only SeaPort-NxG MAC holders (Prime/Subcontractors) will be considered.
- Submission: Electronic capability statements (max 10 pages, Times New Roman 12-point) demonstrating ability for each task area.
- Content: Include business size status, SeaPort-NxG MAC Contract Number, and Industry Point of Contact.
- Reference: Tracking number N00164-26-RFRREQ-PMS-470-0023.
- Submission Email: tisha.n.langell.civ@us.navy.mil and logan.b.kelley.civ@us.navy.mil
- Response Due: March 18, 2026, by 8:00 PM ET.
- Note: This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.