Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS) Presolicitation Notice

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate issued this presolicitation notice to establish a multiple-award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS). This requirement supports the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) with general science and technology R&D services and experimental development. The acquisition is categorized under NAICS 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AJ13 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development.

This procurement is designated as a Total 100% Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA Small Business Administration program. The government intends to issue a solicitation in the near future using procedures under FAR Parts 12, 15, and 16. The primary place of performance is Washington, DC, and Aubrey McKinney is the designated point of contact for the effort.

The notice was published and last updated on April 3, 2026, under solicitation number MSW04032026. Three draft attachments are currently associated with the notice, including a draft solicitation, an IDIQ Performance Work Statement, and a Task Order 0001 Performance Work Statement. The electronic solicitation will be released via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment.