Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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 Department of Defense, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) has issued a solicitation for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The latest amendment (0003) extends the proposal due date to May 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure General Science & Technology Research and Development Services, specifically focusing on Experimental Development within the RDTE domain. The services are for Engineering and Technical Support, as indicated by the RETS title. Further details on specific tasks would be found in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Task Order 0001 PWS, which have been revised and incorporated via amendments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (likely an IDIQ based on "RETS IDIQ Performance Work Statement")
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product/Service Code: AJ13 - General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
- Proposal Due: May 29, 2026, 11:00 AM EST
- Published Date: May 14, 2026 (Amendment 0003)
Amendments & Key Updates
This solicitation has undergone multiple amendments:
- Amendment 0003 (May 14, 2026): Extended the proposal due date to May 29, 2026. Incorporated Government responses to Industry questions (Attachment 12). The question and answer period closed on April 22, 2026.
- Amendment 0002: Incorporated revised RETS IDIQ PWS, revised Task Order 0001 PWS, updated pricing templates, FAR clauses (52.212-1, 52.212 Addendum, 52.216-22, 52.212-4), Task Order 0001 Instructions, Government responses to Industry questions (Attachment 11), and a revised Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 07). It also updated Section H Special Contract Requirements Clauses.
- Amendment 0001: Updated FAR 52.212-1 and extended the questions and responses due date (superseded by later amendments).
Additional Notes
Offerors should refer to the latest versions of all attachments, particularly the revised PWS documents and the Government's responses to questions, for complete and accurate information. General PIEE registration and usage instructions are also available.