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
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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), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Sources Sought notice 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 market research and planning purposes only, not a Request for Proposal. Responses are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement seeks comprehensive programmatic, technical, and engineering services for MIW and SMCM combat systems. Tasking encompasses the full spectrum of program management, engineering, research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E), hardware/software development and installation, alteration and installation, operations and maintenance, and administrative support. Specific support areas include DA/TDA (RDT&E), DA/ISEA (OPN/WPN), ISEA/SSA (O&MN/WPN), FMS/WPN, and Program Management. The effort requires handling National Security Information classified up to the SECRET level at the contractor facility. The incumbent is Innovative Professional Solutions (IPS).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (anticipates a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) task order)
- Duration: Anticipated base period of 12 months with four 12-month option periods.
- NAICS: 541330, Engineering Services.
- Place of Performance: Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), Panama City Beach, FL 32407, with anticipated CONUS and OCONUS travel.
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 3:00 PM CST.
- Published: May 6, 2026.
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses must submit a brief 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 should include: firm name and address, business size (Large, Small, SDB, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB), ownership details (Country, SAM, DUNS/CAGE), years in business, and two points of contact.
How to Respond
Email submissions to Cara Murray (cara.m.murray.civ@us.navy.mil) and Anna Belle C. Tiller (Annabelle.c.tiller.civ@us.navy.mil). The email subject line must reference N61331-26-SN-Q28. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.
Additional 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. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information.