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Spectrum Mission Data and Information Engineering Services
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jennifer felton
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Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide engineering and technical services and software support equipment products specific to the Spectrum Warfare Department, the Spectrum Mission Data, and Information Engineering Division This Sources Sought synopsis is for market research purposes to identify qualified sources within the SeaPort contract vehicle. The Government i...
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This requirement is currently being performed under a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, N6893624F3003 with VSolvit LLC. Requests for additional information may be submitted via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at http://foia.navair.navy.mil
REQUIRED CAPABILITIES
The Contractor shall provide the required technical expertise to rapidly design, develop, modify and sustain mission-critical Integrated Weapon Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Electronic Support Measures, Electronic Counter Measures, Associated Enabling Technologies, and Quick Reaction Capabilities. The Contractor shall deliver responsive engineering and technical services, while continuously seeking and implementing innovative solutions to improve system performance, reduce life-cycle costs, and enhance the warfighter's competitive advantage in a dynamic threat environment. The Contractor shall require access to classified information in the performance of this contract up to and including Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The contract will require a final Top Secret Facility Clearance Level (FCL) with an approved safeguarding level of Secret.
Interested parties are invited to respond with a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the work described in the sections below.
2.0 Required Capabilities
Respondents should provide detailed examples of their experience in the following key areas. Capability statements should not merely repeat the requirements but should provide concrete examples of past projects, methodologies, and outcomes that demonstrate proficiency.
2.1 Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) and Novel Systems
Respondents should demonstrate their ability to rapidly develop and field solutions in dynamic environments. Please provide examples of your experience in:
Rapid Prototyping and Integration: Describe your experience designing, building, and testing QRC kits and novel system prototypes. Include examples of integrating unique subsystem components (e.g., RF, acoustic, optical sensors) and modifying sensor data fusion software.
Test and Evaluation (T&E): Provide examples of developing T&E plans, CONOPS, and test reports for QRC technologies. Detail your experience characterizing system components using methods like direct RF injection and over-the-air testing.
Deployment and Support: Describe your process for deploying prototypes and QRC kits to test locations or end-users, including the logistical, technical, and documentation support you provided.
2.2 Research and Analysis
Respondents should demonstrate a strong capability to perform in-depth research and analysis to guide technology insertion and system design. Please provide examples of your experience in:
Technology Assessment and Integration: Detail your experience performing trade studies and analysis on emerging technologies such as Big Data analytics, cloud systems, COTS/GOTS hardware/software, and Service-Oriented Architectures. Provide examples of recommendations you have made for technology insertion.
Systems Analysis: Describe your experience analyzing IT-based mission information systems, including software anomaly investigation, human systems integration (HSI), and ensuring backward compatibility with legacy systems.
Requirements Management: Provide examples of your ability to develop and manage formal systems engineering documentation, such as Functional Requirements Documents (FRDs) and Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs).
2.3 Engineering
Respondents should demonstrate comprehensive engineering expertise for the full life cycle of EW and mission information systems. Please provide examples of your experience in:
EW Systems Software Engineering: Describe your software development capabilities, including developing to new requirements and correcting deficiencies. Detail your experience with sensor data fusion, particularly using sources like the EWIR Database and the Combined Intelligence Database (CID).
Mission Data & Threat Analysis: Provide examples of your work developing mission data files for EW systems. This should include threat analysis, generation of flight/mission plans, and optimizing sensor libraries to counter specific threats.
Field Engineering and Sustainment: Detail your experience supporting the fielding, operation, and testing of new and prototype systems in various operational environments. Describe your process for performing continuous performance assessments and troubleshooting deficiencies in deployed systems.
2.4 Program and Project Management
Respondents must demonstrate a robust and proven management approach to overseeing complex technical projects and programs. Please provide details on your:
Project Management Framework: Describe your formal process for managing multiple, concurrent projects from requirements evaluation to final closeout and acceptance testing.
Program Reporting and Controls: Provide examples of your management tools and reporting mechanisms. Specifically, address your experience with monthly progress/cost reports, developing and maintaining a Program Management Plan (PMP), Quality Control Plan (QCP), and using summary/project-level dashboards to maintain insight into project status, funding, burn rates, and deliverables.
Cost and Schedule Analysis: Detail your experience in cost estimation, subcontractor cost analysis, and providing detailed schedule analysis to ensure projects remain on track.
Period of Performance: Ordering Period of Five Years
Estimated Total Level of Effort: 435,700 Hours
Estimated Required Labor Categories: 29
ELIGIBILITY
Only Seaport approved businesses are eligible. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541330. The Product Service Code (PSC) is AC33.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, 12 point font minimum), demonstrating their ability to deliver the requirements outlined in the Required Capabilities Section herein. This documentation should address, at a minimum, the following:
The capability statement package should be submitted by email to the Contract Specialist (CS), Jennifer Felton at [email protected] by no later than 10:00 AM PST on 22 April2026. Classified material SHOULD NOT be submitted.
For Seaport related assistance, email: [email protected].
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division is conducting market research to identify qualified SeaPort contract holders for engineering and technical services and software support equipment. These services support the Spectrum Warfare Department and the Spectrum Mission Data and Information Engineering Division. The scope involves the rapid design, development, modification, and sustainment of mission-critical integrated weapon systems, electronic warfare systems, electronic support measures, and quick reaction capabilities. The contractor will provide technical expertise to improve system performance and enhance warfighter competitive advantage in dynamic threat environments. This requirement is currently performed by VSolvit LLC under contract N6893624F3003.
The anticipated workload includes 435,700 hours over a five-year ordering period. Primary responsibilities include rapid prototyping and integration of unique subsystem components, technology assessments for big data and cloud systems, and the development of mission data files using the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database. Performance requires access to classified information up to the Top Secret and Sensitive Compartmented Information level, and the contractor must maintain a final Top Secret Facility Clearance Level with an approved safeguarding level of Secret. Management tasks include overseeing concurrent projects through cost and schedule analysis, quality control plans, and formal program reporting.
This notice is issued under NAICS 541330: Engineering Services and PSC AC33: National Defense R&D Services; Defense-Related Activities; Experimental Development. Capability statements are due to Jennifer Felton by April 24, 2026. Submissions are limited to 10 pages and must verify the respondent’s status as a SeaPort prime contract holder. Documentation must address corporate experience in quick reaction capabilities, research and analysis, software engineering for sensor data fusion, and the ability of small businesses to perform at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance.
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