Test and Evaluation Services

SOL #: N0018926RW016Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

Operations Research And Quantitative Analysis Services (R405)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6b93169f36b844e59f823a2707bb684b/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 23, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 23, 2026

Response Deadline

May 6, 2026, 4:00 PM

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, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK, is soliciting proposals for Operational Test and Evaluation Services for the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). This effort requires technical and analytical support under a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 6, 2026, by 12:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide comprehensive technical and analytical support, including:

Statistical Analysis (STAT): Support for Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT), including Design of Experiments (DOE) and regression analysis.
Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD): Facilitation of the MBTD process, consultation with test teams, and training on MBTD policies.
Modeling and Simulation (M&S): Aid test teams in Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) processes.
Accelerator Team: Support for test programs requiring early involvement or additional assistance.
Program Management Support: Required across all tasking categories.
Deliverables: Include trip reports, monthly progress reports, technical report summaries, annual performance assessments (CPAR), and resumes of proposed personnel.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
Period of Performance: A base year plus four (4) option years, totaling an ordering period from May 16, 2026, to May 15, 2031.
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Product Service Code: R405 - Operations Research And Quantitative Analysis Services.
Place of Performance: VA 23505, United States.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Submission: Electronic submission via email by 12:00 PM ET on May 6, 2026.
Evaluation: A trade-off source selection process will be used, evaluated in two phases:
- Phase I: Facilities Clearance (Acceptable/Unacceptable).
- Phase II: Technical Approach (Staffing Approach, Performance and Management Approach), Past Performance, and Price. Non-price factors are significantly more important than price, with Past Performance being more important than Technical Approach. Technical Approach sub-factors are weighted equally.
Key Deadlines: Questions are due by May 1, 2026.

Additional Notes

The security requirement for this effort is Top Secret with SCI eligibility.
Attachments include a Pricing Spreadsheet, Draft DD254, Wage Determination, Past Performance Information Form, Past Performance Report Form, and Performance Work Statement.