Sources Sought Notice For Acquisition & Systems Engineering Support

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify capable firms for Acquisition & Systems Engineering Support. This effort seeks technical expertise in program management, systems engineering, and administrative services for various SSP offices and programs, particularly related to Nuclear Weapons Systems (NWS). White Paper Capability Statements are due by April 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.

Purpose

This SSN, issued under FAR Part 10, aims to determine industry interest and capability to provide technical expertise and support. SSP is specifically looking for firms to support Program Management, Systems Engineering and Integration, and Administrative and Technical Services, including the development and delivery of Digital Engineering (DE) CDRLs.

Scope of Work

The anticipated contract will cover support services for SSP's Nuclear Weapons Systems (NWS), encompassing acquisition, systems engineering, system security engineering, operations, deployed systems support, and training. Key areas include:

• NWS Acquisition Support: Technical, programmatic, and budget development; acquisition strategy; contracting package preparation.
• NWS Systems Engineering (SE) Support: Advising on SE policies, risk management, and root cause analysis.
• NWS Systems Security Engineering (SSE) Support: SME support for INWSS SSE, cybersecurity strategy, and policy.
• NWS Operations and Deployed Systems Support: SME support for INWSS operations and deployed systems, including the Transit Protection Program (TPP).
• NWS Training Support: Developing and implementing training strategies and modules.
• NWS Sea Launched Cruise Missile Nuclear (SLCM-N) Program Management Support: Program management for SSP capability activation, including MILCON activities and inter-branch coordination.

Contract & Timeline

• Opportunity Type: Sources Sought Notice (SSN)
• Anticipated Contract Type: Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Term Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs)
• Anticipated Period of Performance: Base year (December 11, 2026 - December 10, 2027) plus four one-year option periods.
• Place of Performance: Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia (off-site and on-site support).
• Estimated Personnel: 5 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) personnel.
• Response Due: April 14, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
• Published: April 8, 2026

Set-Aside

While this is market research, SSP encourages Small Business Concerns (including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small businesses) to respond. The Government reserves the right to consider a set-aside for small businesses or one of the small business preference groups.

Submission Requirements

Interested firms must submit a White Paper Capability Statement (maximum 10 pages, 12-point Times New Roman, 1" margins) via email to righthero.phillips@ssp.navy.mil. Submissions must detail:

• Minimum Qualifications/Experience: Documented possession of specific technical expertise related to NWS and SWS operational systems, vulnerabilities, trade studies, DoN policy, and US Navy program/system engineering support for Nuclear Weapons Surety programs. Firms must also identify their capability to develop and deliver Digital Engineering (DE) CDRLs.
• Relevant & Recent Experience: Provide contract references (within 5 years, with annual incurred costs of at least $2M) demonstrating similar scope, size, and complexity, including contract numbers, customer, role (prime/sub), contract type, period of performance, FTEs, and customer point of contact.
• Company Administrative Information: Company name, POC, address, UEI, CAGE Code, business size, ownership, years in business, and facility security clearance (TOP SECRET facility clearance, SECRET data processing capability).

Evaluation

Responses will be assessed based on the specific data and supporting content provided, focusing on the respondent's demonstrated possession of minimum qualifications, ability to manage and execute requirements, and capacity to perform the SOW requirements.

Additional Notes

This is solely for market research and is not a solicitation or a promise to award a contract. All costs associated with responding are at the interested parties' expense. Respondents should monitor sam.gov for any additional information.