SECURITY PROGRAM AND COMPLIANCE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE PROTECTION OF PERSONNEL, INFORMATION, AND ASSETS
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Security Program and Compliance Support Services. This effort aims to identify qualified SeaPort-NxG MAC holders (Prime/Subcontractors) capable of providing comprehensive security support for the protection of personnel, information, and assets at NSWC Crane. Responses will inform an acquisition strategy for a potential Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Level of Effort (LOE) contract with a one-year base and four option years. Responses are due by April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement encompasses non-personal professional support services for the Crane Security Services (Code 105) and includes a wide array of security disciplines. Key task areas outlined in the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) include:
- Security Functional & Compliance Support
- Information Security (INFOSEC) Support
- Personnel Security (PERSEC) Support
- Security Education, Training, and Awareness (SETA) Support
- Industrial Security (INDUSEC) Support
- Insider Threat Support
- Physical Security (PHYSEC) Support (notably 41.47% of SOW tasking)
- Emergency Management Support
- Communications Security (COMSEC) Support
- Special Security Office (SSO) Support
- Sensitive Activity & Intelligence-Related Contracting Support
- Operations Security (OPSEC) Support
- Visitor and Access Control Support, Security Coordinator, and Security Response Team Support Services (Customer Security Services Support accounts for 24.95% of SOW tasking)
These services support organizations and projects base-wide, pertinent to the Corporate Operations Department. The total estimated Level of Effort is 106 FTEs per year, or 1,014,809 hours plus 10% surge labor hours over the contract life.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NSWC Crane
- NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- PSC: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services), R408 (Program Management/Support)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Level of Effort (LOE)
- Anticipated Duration: One base year + four option years
- Set-Aside: None specified for this RFI; market research aims to determine small business participation. Small businesses must show ability to perform >50% of effort for task area set-asides.
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Published Date: April 7, 2026
Security Requirements
Contractors must maintain a TOP SECRET – SCI Facility Security Clearance. Personnel performing Cyber IT/Cybersecurity functions must be trained and qualified per DFARS 252.239-7001 and SECNAV M-5239.2. All personnel require appropriate security clearance per SECNAV M-5510.30.
Response Instructions
Responses are required from SeaPort-NxG MAC holders only (Prime/Subcontractors) and must be submitted electronically to Heather Krout (heather.m.krout.civ@us.navy.mil) and Heather Howard (heather.a.howard25.civ@us.navy.mil). Submissions must reference N0016426SNB59, include POC information, business size status, and MAC Contract Number. Responses should not exceed 10 pages, typed in Times New Roman 12-point font. Proprietary information must be clearly marked, and classified material is strictly prohibited. Questions must be submitted in writing via email.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract. The information gathered will aid in developing an acquisition strategy. Current services are provided by Precise Systems, Inc. and Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).