NIWC-Atlantic CCOP Engineering Support and Technical Support - N6523626RE032   2

Background
The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is issuing this solicitation for the Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Engineering Support and Technical Support. The goal of this contract is to provide engineering and technical support services to enhance the capabilities of the CCOP. This opportunity is exclusively available to SeaPort-NxG MAC holders, and no other offers will be considered.

The contract is associated with a previous pre-solicitation reference number that contained draft documents, and all current documents should be utilized for proposal development. Recent Department of War memorandums indicate that this requirement will only need to meet a maximum of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 until further notice.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide comprehensive engineering support and technical services as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Key tasks include:
1. Maintaining a quality system that meets contract requirements and ensures customer satisfaction with defect-free products/processes.
2. Developing and submitting a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) within 30 days post-award, ensuring it is available for government review during scheduled visits.
3. Ensuring all subcontractors possess a quality assurance program commensurate with the services provided.
4. Meeting security control requirements for processing, storing, and transmitting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
5. Evaluating deliverables for CUI or classified information, ensuring proper classification markings are applied as per applicable guidelines.
6. Developing Test and Inspection Plans (TIP) prior to productive work on Navy ships/submarines, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
7. Implementing corrective action systems addressing root cause analysis and utilizing data-driven activities for continuous improvement.

Period of Performance
The period of performance will be defined in the task order awarded under this solicitation, typically spanning several months to years depending on specific task requirements.

Place of Performance
Work will primarily be performed at designated Navy facilities, including shipboard and submarine environments as required by task orders.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be SeaPort-NxG MAC holders to participate in this solicitation. They are required to have an established quality management system approved by NAVSEA for shipboard/submarine work within 30 days of award. Additionally, contractors must demonstrate compliance with CMMC Level 2 standards and possess necessary security clearances for handling CUI.