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ID: MSW04032026 • Type: Presolicitation • Match:  85%
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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

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

For The Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering OUSW(R&E)

RETS Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)

In accordance with FAR Overhaul Part 5.101, Pre-solicitation Notice, Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) Acquisition Directorate (AD) is issuing a pre-solicitation notice for the Research, Development, Test & Evaluation, Engineering and Technical Support Services (RETS). The Government will be issuing a solicitation in the near future to establish a multiple- award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle using FAR Overhaul Part procedures under FAR Parts 12, 15 and 16. This acquisition will be competed as a Total 100% Smal Business Set Aside under NAICS Code 541715 Research & Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The electronic copy of the solicitation will be issued be issued on SAM.GOV via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE). See attached document of the Draft Solicitation, along with the IDIQ PWS and Task Order 0001 PWS.

Background
The Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) is issuing a presolicitation notice for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support Services (RETS).

This contract aims to support the Department of War's research and engineering enterprise, technology development, and administration of testing ranges. The OUSW(R&E) serves as the primary advisor on matters related to technology development and synchronization of science and technology efforts across the Department.

Work Details
The contractor shall provide non-personal services for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support. Specific tasks include:
- Overseeing the Department's Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio.
- Advocating for the S&T workforce and laboratory infrastructure.
- Managing Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and University Affiliated Research Centers (UARCs).
- Cultivating the next generation of S&T professionals.
- Leading critical technology protection policy efforts.
- Ensuring the health of the Department's technical industrial base.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at the OUSD(AT&L), OASD Research and Engineering (R&E), located at 3030 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-3030, United States.

Overview

Agency
Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) [DoD]
Response Deadline
None
Posted
April 3, 2026, 3:39 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AJ13 - General Science & Technology R&D Services; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
Place of Performance
Washington, DC United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
High
Odds of Award
54%
Vehicle Type
Indefinite Delivery Contract
On 4/3/26 Washington Headquarters Services issued Presolicitation MSW04032026 for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS) Presolicitation Notice. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 541715 (SBA Size Standard 1000 Employees) and PSC AJ13.
Primary Contact
Name
AUBREY MCKINNEY   Profile
Email
aubrey.j.mckinney2.civ@mail.mil
Phone
None

Secondary Contact

Name
Shacasia King   Profile
Email
shacasia.t.king.civ@mail.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) > WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES
FPDS Organization Code
97F5-HQ0034
Source Organization Code
100077251
Last Updated
April 14, 2026
Last Updated By
nikita.n.wimper.civ@mail.mil
Archive Date
April 13, 2026