Women, Peace and Security Policy support

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS defines the contract support requirements to meet the minimum statutory obligations for implementing Public Law 115-68, the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Act of 2017, and FY21 NDAA 1210E. The goal is to acquire project-based support for the Deputy Directorate for Counter Threats and International Cooperation (DDCTIC) Stability and Humanitarian Division and Combatant Commands (CCMDs) to ensure they meet minimum WPS statutory requirements, including data collection and reporting.

• WPS Minimum Training Support: Deliver at least six WPS courses annually, support a network of WPS Focal Points, maintain standardized training modules, review education and training requirements, and provide analytical products on WPS integration.

• Humanitarian Assistance (HA) Training Support: Capture lessons learned in HA delivery, develop standardized HA training modules, support doctrine integration, and develop HA training modules for headquarters and subordinate command staff.

• WPS Minimum Analytical Support: Facilitate the integration of WPS-informed sociocultural analyses into Joint Force operations and develop analytical products for senior leadership.

• WPS Minimum Reporting Support: Maintain relationships with WPS Advisors and Focal Points, assist in budget submissions, and support data collection for reporting.

• WPS Minimum data engineering Support: Acquire and engineer mission-critical data sources, build automated data pipelines, and develop WPS AI agents.

• Tasks are completed accurately and within required timeframes (95% acceptable).

• Deliverables comply with content and format requirements (95% acceptable).

• Program management adheres to cost and responsiveness standards (95% acceptable).

• Contractor effectively manages workforce and implements Quality Control Plan (95% acceptable).

• Period of Performance: September 11, 2026, to September 10, 2027, with four (4) one-year option periods.

• Place of Performance: Primarily at Government sites within the National Capital Region (NCR) for Joint Staff Support, and at the appropriate CCMD Government site for CCMD Support. Telework is considered on an exception basis.

• Personnel Qualifications: Minimum Bachelor's degree, 5 years of function-related experience, and a Top Secret security clearance. Specific roles have higher experience requirements (e.g., WPS Lead requires 8+ years).

• Security: Compliance with National Industrial Security Program (NISP) and NISPOM. Contractors must sign Non-Disclosure Agreements and are liable for negligent disclosures of classified information.

• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): Government will provide workstations, computers, telephones, and access to administrative services. Contractor is responsible for employee transportation and parking.

• Travel: Temporary Duty (TDY) travel may be required domestically and internationally. A Six-Month Travel Plan requires COR approval. Reimbursement is in accordance with FAR Subpart 31.2 and JTR.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is for market research to identify potential sources capable of providing support to the Joint Staff Strategy, Plans, and Policy Directorate (J5). It is a follow-on to a previous single-source 8(a) task order. The results will help determine the procurement method for the future acquisition, including potential set-aside decisions.

Prospective vendors should be capable of performing the requirements detailed in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). Specific details on performance requirements and periods of performance are provided in the draft PWS, subject to revision.

• Previous Contract: Firm Fixed Price GSA OASIS task order N0018924CZ103, previously sole-sourced to Forge Group under an 8(a) basis.
• Anticipated Award: August 2026.
• Services Commencement: Tentatively September 2026.
• NAICS Code: 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services).
• Size Standard: $25 Million.

Prospective quoters must submit a tailored executive summary (max 2 pages, min 10pt font) via email to yasmin.a.mohamed.civ@us.navy.mil by May 28, 2026, 3:00 PM (Philadelphia, PA time). The submission must include:

• Company name, address, email, website, POC name, and phone number.

• Indication of prime or subcontractor role.

• If subcontracting is anticipated, detail the administrative and management structure.

• CAGE Codes for prime and subcontractors.

• Business size and type (Large, Small, 8(a), Hubzone, etc.) for prime and subcontractors.

• A tailored capability statement demonstrating ability to perform PWS requirements, including relevant past performance (within the last 5 years) with contract number, dollar amount, period of performance, service description, and customer POC.

• This is a sources sought notice for information only and not a solicitation.

• No contract or task order will be awarded from this announcement.

• The Government will not pay for information received.

• Respondents will not be notified of the results.

• Information in this notice may change prior to an official solicitation.