Sources Sought - ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE TEST, EVALUATION, AND PROTOTYPE FABRICATION DIVISION
Overview
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Place of Performance
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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, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is conducting a Sources Sought (N61331-26-S-NQ13) to identify qualified Seaport MAC Holders for Engineering and Technical Support for its Test, Evaluation, and Prototype Fabrication Division. This effort aims to support science and technology, research and development (R&D), test and evaluation (T&E), and sustainment programs. Responses are due February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for engineering, programmatic, and technical support across various mission areas, including science and technology, R&D, T&E, sustainment, and other related programs and projects. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached, outlining the specific requirements. The core requirement is not expected to change, though the PWS itself may be refined.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Anticipated Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) IDIQ
- Anticipated Duration: 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods
- NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- PSC Code: AC33 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense Related Activities; Experimental Development)
- Set-Aside: Potential Small Business or 8(a) Set-Aside (market research to determine)
- Response Due: February 23, 2026, 22:00 UTC
- Published: February 10, 2026
Submission Requirements
Responses should demonstrate company capabilities and experience related to the PWS tasks. Submissions, not exceeding 15 pages, must include:
- CAGE Code
- Sources Sought number and title
- Firm's name and address
- Business size details (revenue, employees, small business type)
- Ownership, System for Award Management (SAM) information, DUNS
- Years in business
- Two points of contact (name, title, phone, fax, email)
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no reimbursement will be made for response costs. The incumbent is Bevilacqua Research Corporation (BRC) under BPA N61331-22-F-3008. Responses will not be notified of evaluation results. The Government reserves the right to consider 8(a) competitive or small business set-aside based on responses.