SEAPORT FOLLOW-ON - Sources Sought: Mine Warfare (MIW) and Surface Mine Countermeasures (SMCM) Design Agent (DA), Technical Direction Agent (TDA), In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Support
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Original Source
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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 Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources for Mine Warfare (MIW) and Surface Mine Countermeasures (SMCM) Design Agent (DA), Technical Direction Agent (TDA), In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA), and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Support. This is for information and planning purposes only; it is not a Request for Proposal (RFP).
Scope of Work
This requirement encompasses a full spectrum of programmatic, technical, and engineering services. Key support areas include:
- Design Agent (DA)/Technical Direction Agent (TDA) Support for Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E).
- Design Agent (DA)/ISEA Support for Operations & Maintenance, Navy (OPN)/Weapons Procurement, Navy (WPN).
- In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA)/Software Support Activity (SSA) Support for Operations & Maintenance, Navy (O&MN)/Weapons Procurement, Navy (WPN).
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS/WPN) Support.
- Program Management, Meeting, and Financial Support.
Tasking involves engineering, hardware/software development and installation, alteration and installation, operations and maintenance, and administrative support to MIW and SMCM combat systems. The contractor will be responsible for Government Furnished Property (GFP) and must maintain a Quality Management System (QMS) meeting ISO 9001:2015 requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Anticipated Contract Type: Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) task order under SeaPort.
- Anticipated Duration: 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.
- Incumbent: Innovative Professional Solutions (IPS) under SeaPort Task Order N0017819D7838-N6133121F3005.
- NAICS Code: 541330, Engineering Services.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research).
- Place of Performance: Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), FL 32407, with anticipated CONUS and OCONUS travel.
- Security Requirements: Contractor facilities must be capable of receiving, generating, and storing National Security Information classified up to the SECRET level.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST.
- Published Date: May 7, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement, limited to a maximum of 10 pages (single-spaced, 12-point font minimum), demonstrating capacity to perform the services outlined in the draft PWS. The statement must include:
- Capability description related to the draft PWS.
- Firm name and address.
- Business size and status (Large, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUB-Zone, Veteran-Owned, Service-Disabled-Veteran-Owned).
- Ownership details, SAM information, DUNS & CAGE Number.
- Number of years in business.
- Two points of contact (name, title, phone, email).
Important Notes
This notice is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP or award a contract. The Government will not pay for any effort expended in response to this announcement, nor will feedback or evaluations be provided.