R425 - Aviation Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services
Overview
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Set Aside
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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 Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk intends to award a single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for Aviation Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services. This requirement is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside to support the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) Division 50, Aviation Warfare. The anticipated award date is no later than May 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide technical and analytical support to OPTEVFOR in the definition, conduct, and analysis of structured Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of US Navy systems. This includes support for aviation acquisition programs warfare systems such as strike/fighter weapons, assault weapons, aviation electronic warfare, air antisubmarine warfare, aviation maintenance, and trainer systems. Specific support areas include Documentation Review, Test Planning Support, Operational Test Design, Test Analysis and Reporting, Test Operations Support, Modeling and Simulation Support, and Program Management Support. The primary place of performance is Norfolk, VA, with potential for other CONUS/OCONUS locations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Single, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five-year base ordering period (May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2031), with a 6-month option to extend services (through November 15, 2031).
- Set-Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside
- NAICS: 541330 exception 2 (Size Standard: $47 million)
- PSC: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Anticipated Award: No later than May 16, 2026
- Response Date (Presolicitation): March 18, 2026
- Published: March 11, 2026
Evaluation
This requirement will be solicited competitively as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside. All responsible sources may submit a proposal. Offerors must self-certify that principal corporate officials or owners are not suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible for federal contracts.
Additional Notes
This is a Presolicitation notice. An earlier Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice (N0018926Q0033) led to the SDVOSB set-aside determination. Direct all questions to Nicholas Stewart (nicholas.t.stewart1@navy.mil) and Carlton Walton (carlton.t.walton.civ@us.navy.mil).