Posted: March 19, 2026, 9:31 a.m. EDT
UPDATED 19 MARCH 2026
UPDATED DRAFT CDRLS ARE ATTACHED FOR VENDORS TO VIEW.
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Request for Information/Sources Sought
ONR Code 011 Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Assessment (SPPA)
Support Services
N0001426RFI7002
RFI/SS Information for Responses
This announcement constitutes a combination Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought (SS) for the purpose of determining market capability of sources and obtaining market research information. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), or an indication that the Government will contract any of the items and/or services discussed in this notice. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201, responses to this RFI/SS notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Contractors responding to this request are advised that participation does NOT ensure opportunities for future solicitations or contract awards.
Capability Statements, comments, or responses to this RFI/SS are not to be construed as offers and any input received is not binding on the Government or this potential future requirement. The Government will NOT reimburse any Contractor or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this RFI/SS.
This RFI/SS includes the following attachments:
DRAFT Performance Work Statement
DRAFT CDRLs
Responses to this RFI/SS shall be submitted via to the Contract Specialist amy.anokye.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 12:00 pm local time, Washington D.C. on 24 Mar 2026 (Tuesday).
In the subject line of the email, please state - N0001426RFI7002 Code 011 Company Name.
The submission should be prepared in the order below. Responses should be submitted as ONE attachment to the POC named above.
Cover Page - Not to Exceed 1 page
- Name of Organization, Cage Code and Unique Entity ID Number;
- Address of Organization;
- Telephone Number, Address, and Email address for the primary point of contact for Capability Statement;
- Indicate all Small Business Type(s) that you qualify for (e.g., Small Business, Woman-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) Certified, HUBZone Certified, Veteran Owned Small Business, and/or Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business); and,
- Name and number of multiple award vehicles under which the PWS scope would fit, i.e. GSA OASIS, Navy Seaport, etc.
Contractor Responses to Government Questions Not To Exceed 10 pages (excludes Cover Page)
Contractor Comments/Edits/Recommendations to the Draft PWS and/or Draft CDRLS Unlimited
Planned Strategy
ONR plans to award one task order for the requirements under the PWS. At this time, the Government considers this requirement as non commercial. The Government intends to use Navy Seaport as the contractual vehicle unless information is submitted as a result of this market research that changes the strategy. If you do not have a Navy Seaport contract, but you believe you could provide a solution on another Government IDIQ, please include the contract name and number in your response.
The Government intends to award a task order on/around 3 Dec 2026 for eight (8) Full Time Equivalents (FTE's). At the end of the base year, should the Government exercise Option I, an additional three (3) FTE's will be added.
Incumbent Contractors/Award Prices
The current contracts, and incumbent contractors, for the work is below. Values and size were determined at time of award.
N0017819D7461/ N0001421F3004/Cydecor - $11.1M 60 Months Cost Plus Fixed Fee Large 3 Dec 2026 (Ultimate End Date) Eight (8) FTE's
N0017819D7206/ N0001423F3001/Avian - $5.7M 60 Months Cost Plus Fixed Fee Small Ends 31 Jan 2028 (Ultimate End Date) Three (3) FTE's
NAICS
As noted above, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code to this potential award will be 541330 with a size standard of $ 25.5M. This is the only NAICS allowed under Navy Seaport. If your company does not have Navy Seaport, but you believe the scope of the work may fit under another multiple award contract, include the information and the appropriate NAICS.
PSC
The Product Service Code (PSC) applicable to this potential award is R408.
Contract Type
The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Level of Effort for Labor and Cost Reimbursement (no fee) for Other Direct Cost. ODC's may include travel and materials.
The Government is also considering a cost reimbursable (no fee) CLIN to account for hours spent over 1,920. For this CLIN, no overtime premiums will be paid and the rate submitted via voucher will be the same rate as in the Section B unit price.
Security Requirements
ONR anticipates a DD 254 will apply to this contract at the SECRET level.
Period of Performance
The Government plans for an award on/around 3 Dec 2026.
The contract period of performance is estimated to be 60 months/5 years.
The Government will include FAR 52.217-8 and will evaluate for a 6 month option IAW the clause.
Estimated PoP
Start
End
Base Period (Year 1)
Thursday, December 3, 2026
Thursday, December 2, 2027
Option I (Year 2)
Friday, December 3, 2027
Saturday, December 2, 2028
Option II (Year 3)
Sunday, December 3, 2028
Sunday, December 2, 2029
Option III (Year 4)
Monday, December 3, 2029
Monday, December 2, 2030
Option IV (Year 5)
Wednesday, December 3, 1930
Tuesday, December 2, 2031
Organizational Conflict of Interest
ONR has determined that an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest (OCI) exists when a Contractor (including its parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates) performs both systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) or other support services and Research and Development (R&D) work. Such situations give rise to OCIs or potential OCIs based on impaired objectivity, biased ground rules, and unequal access to information. ONR prefers that companies avoid such situations altogether by choosing to do only one type of work for ONR. See ONR's Statement of Policy on OCIs, which can be found under Compliance and Protections at the following address: https://www.onr.navy.mil/About-ONR/compliance-protections/Organizational-Conflicts-Interest
Questions to Offeror to address:
- The Government is considering consolidation of two requirements into one. Address how this consolidation could harm small businesses? If no harm exists, state as such.
- Describe your experience supporting programs of similar scale and complexity to the Future Naval Capabilities (FNC), Innovative Naval Prototypes (INP), and ONR Experimentation (OE) programs. Please include specific examples of your role and the outcomes achieved.
- The labor categories for the Code 011 requirement are highly technical with specific needs to accomplish the mission.
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- Address how your company would source the labor to fill these Full Time Equivalents in the PWS.
- Address how your firm would price the FTE's in the PWS.
- What benefits does your firm have to retain highly technical FTEs?
- Does your company have a Facility Clearance? If yes, at what level is the business cleared for?
- Does your firm have prior experience with providing highly technical support? If yes, address the questions below:
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- Magnitude of the contract (overall value and period of performance);
- Number of FTE's provided;
- Type of labor provided (STEM, SETA, etc);
- How long did those personnel remain on the contract; and,
- Identify how personnel are replaced should the highly skilled FTE leave, retire, etc. In an event that the replacement personnel have a HIGHER labor rate, identify how that would be handled.
- Based on your review of the Draft PWS does your business offer any commercial solutions to meeting this requirement? If yes, please respond to the items below:
- Is the requirement (or a substantially similar capability) currently available as a commercial item or service? If so, please describe the commercial item or service, including its features, capabilities, and intended use.
- Is the item or service sold, leased, or licensed to the general public or non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes?
- Does your company have evidence of commercial sales, leases, or licenses (e.g., price lists, catalogs, brochures, website links, customer testimonials).
- What percentage of your sales of this item or service are to commercial customers versus government customers?
- Will your firm be compliant with the following systems at time of solicitation and at time of award:
- System for Award Management
- No adverse information on the SAM Excluded Parties Listing
- No adverse information on the SAM Responsibility Listing
- VETS 4212
- NIST Score
- Cyber Security Model Levels
Posted: March 12, 2026, 4:50 p.m. EDT
Background
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is responsible for coordinating, executing, and promoting the science and technology programs of the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
The goal of this contract is to provide support services for ONR Code 011 Strategy, Policy, Plans, and Assessment (SPPA), which includes technical, program management, and financial analyst support across a range of responsibilities. This support aims to enhance strategic planning, manage ongoing programs, conduct technical reviews and assessments, and facilitate communication within the Naval Enterprise and the Department of War.
Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for a variety of tasks grouped into several categories:
1. Programmatic and Technical Support: Oversee execution and coordination for programs such as Future Naval Capabilities (FNC), Innovative Naval Prototypes (INP), and ONR Experimentation (OE). Draft planning guidance, review project submissions, conduct technical reviews, monitor external S&T efforts, and develop S&T roadmaps.
2. Financial Management Support: Prepare drafts for financial planning and budgets, monitor financial execution using financial systems, identify funding shortfalls or surpluses, and maintain detailed budgetary documents.
3. Analysis and Decision Support: Analyze S&T project data against demand signals, support development of investment analyses and dashboards, analyze external documents for ONR's response, and assist with operational analysis through studies.
4. Information and Communication Support: Conduct data calls for program information, organize electronic records on collaborative systems, prepare briefs for various audiences including Congressional leadership, and implement training courses on program processes.
5. Logistics and Administrative Support: Manage meetings including scheduling and documentation; provide executive support for correspondence; coordinate travel arrangements.
Period of Performance
The contract period of performance is estimated to be 60 months (5 years), starting on or around December 3, 2026.
Place of Performance
The work will primarily be performed on-site at ONR Headquarters.
