Test & Evaluation Services

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for technical and analytical support to the Operational Test and Evaluation (T&E) Force (OPTEVFOR) Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), specifically the Test Design Division (01B). The contractor will facilitate processes, aid in production, train personnel, and collaborate with stakeholders.

The contractor will provide support across four main tasking categories:

• Statistical Analysis: Support Scientific Test and Analysis Techniques (STAT), including Design of Experiments (DOE) and regression analysis for pre-test design, mid-test adjustment, and post-test analysis.

• Mission-Based Test Design (MBTD) Facilitation: Act as a Core Team Facilitator (CTF) and provide training on MBTD policies and practices. This includes consulting with test teams to improve Integrated Evaluation Frameworks (IEF) creation, contributing to test strategies, plans, and post-test processing.

• Modeling and Simulation (M&S): Assist test teams in following Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV&A) processes, contributing to requirements, plans, analyses, and letters.

• Accelerator Team: Provide early support for test programs requiring assistance in test design, test planning, and post-test processing, particularly for programs where other contract support is not yet established or funded.

• Period of Performance: 12 months from the date of award, with four additional 12-month option periods.

• Place of Performance: Primarily at the customer's site: Operational Test and Evaluation Force, 7970 Diven Street, Norfolk, VA 23505-1498. Travel may be required to support mission accomplishment.

• Personnel Qualifications: Specific qualifications are detailed for Statistical Analysts, MBTD Facilitators, MBTD Instructors, M&S Analysts, and Accelerator Team members, including experience, education, and technical skills.

• Security Clearance: Personnel may require SECRET or TOP SECRET clearances, and must be eligible for necessary clearances to begin performance at the time of task award.

• Access Requirements: Personnel will require a Common Access Card (CAC) and may need background investigations for access to federal facilities and IT systems.

• Travel: Travel requirements are outlined, including anticipated trips and days per trip for facilitation, training, and accelerator team tasks.

• Reporting: The contractor is required to provide trip reports, monthly progress reports, technical report summaries, and annual performance assessments (CPAR).

Solicitation

This document is a solicitation for Operational Test and Evaluation Services. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Seaport NxG Task Order. The acquisition will be competed as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Award is anticipated on or around May 11, 2026.

• The solicitation references a Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed requirements.

• Deliverables include various test documents, plans, and reports.

• Specifics on inspection and acceptance criteria are to be found in the SOW or PWS.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Task Order.

• Period of Performance: Base Period (May 16, 2026 - May 15, 2027) with four option periods for labor and travel.

• Ordering Period: Through May 15, 2031.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but NAICS code 541330 has a size standard of $47,000,000.00.

• Proposals are due by May 11, 2026, 10:00 AM local time.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email.

• Evaluation will be conducted in two phases: Phase I (Facilities Clearance) and Phase II (Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price).

• Technical Approach is considered more important than Past Performance, which is more important than Price.

• Facilities Clearance must be "Acceptable" to proceed.

• Technical Approach will be evaluated on an "Outstanding" to "Unacceptable" basis.

• Past Performance will be evaluated for recency, relevancy, and quality, resulting in a confidence assessment.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to small business, security, and payment instructions.

• Security requirements include Top-Secret clearance eligibility.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It outlines the security requirements for a contract, including facility security clearances, safeguarding of classified information, and personnel security requirements.

• Facility Security Clearance: Specifies the level of facility security clearance required (e.g., TOP SECRET).
• Safeguarding of Classified Information: Details the level of safeguarding required for classified information and material at the contractor facility (e.g., NONE).
• Contract Information: Includes prime contract number, solicitation number, and dates for original, revised, or final specifications.
• Contractor and Subcontractor Information: Lists contractor name, address, CAGE code, and cognizant security office.
• Performance Locations: Specifies locations where actual performance will occur and their associated security offices.
• Access to Information: Details the types of classified and controlled unclassified information the contractor will require access to or will handle (e.g., COMSEC, SCI, NATO, CUI).
• Security Guidance: Provides specific guidance on handling classified and unclassified information, including requirements for personnel clearances, training, and reporting.
• Public Release: States whether public release of information is authorized or not.
• Government Contracting Activity (GCA) and Point of Contact (POC): Identifies the GCA and POC for the contract.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the security requirements and potential clearances necessary to perform the contract. It informs bidders about:

• The level of security clearance their personnel will need.
• Any specific training or certifications required.
• Restrictions on handling and disseminating classified or controlled unclassified information.
• The security points of contact within the government for clarification and approval.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a standard Past Performance Evaluation form. It is designed to collect feedback on a contractor's performance, likely for a previous contract or task order related to the current opportunity. Bidders may be required to complete this form or provide information that aligns with its sections when submitting their proposals, particularly if past performance is an evaluation factor.

The form prompts for detailed comments on:

• Quality of contractor performance
• Timeliness and acceptability of deliveries (supplies/reports)
• Timeliness and acceptability of delivery order completions
• Contractor's record of integrity and business ethics
• Contractor's demonstrated organizational, experience, accounting, operational, and technical capabilities
• Contractor's necessary production, construction, technical equipment, and facilities
• Contractor's overall eligibility for contract modifications or option exercises

It requires the evaluator's name, signature, title, and date.

This form highlights the types of performance criteria the government uses to evaluate contractors. Bidders should review this to understand the specific aspects of past performance that are important to this agency. If past performance is a significant evaluation factor for this opportunity, bidders should ensure their proposals demonstrate strengths in these areas and be prepared to provide supporting evidence or references that address these evaluation points.