R425 - Aviation Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | Federal |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | N0018926RW014 |
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Description
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Mar 11, 2026 01:15 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Mar 18, 2026 12:00 am EDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Apr 02, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
- Product Service Code: R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL
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NAICS Code:
- 541330 - Engineering Services
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Place of Performance:
Services will commence on/around 16 May 2026 and continue through 15 May 2031 for the five-year base ordering period.
The contract will contain the option to extend services with six months in accordance with FAR clause 52.217-8 to allow for performance through 15 November 2031 if exercised.
A request for information (RFI)/sources sought notice (SSN) (number N0018926Q0033) associated with this solicitation was posted on 05 Jan 2026 to identify interested sources and to obtain feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement. As a result of information obtained from responses to the RFI/sources sought notice, this requirement will be solicited competitively as a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business set-aside. The activity’s small business office concurs with this determination.
The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 541330 exception 2.
The size standard is $47 million. The Product Service Code is R425. The anticipated award date is no later than 16 May 2026.
This requirement is in support of the Aviation Warfare (Code 50) Test and evaluates all of the Navy and Marine Corps’ aviation acquisition programs warfare systems such as strike/fighter weapons; assault weapons; aviation electronic warfare; air antisubmarine warfare; aviation maintenance; and trainer, under the most operationally realistic conditions possible. The contractor shall provide technical and analytical support to Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) in the definition, conduct and analysis of structured Operational Test and Evaluation (OT and E) of US Navy systems.
This support will be required in one or more of the following forms: Documentation Review, Test Planning Support, Operational Test Design, Test Analysis and Reporting, Test Operations Support, Modeling and Simulation Support, and Program Management Support.
The primary place of performance is Norfolk, VA. However, performance may also be required in numerous locations within and outside the continental United States.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal that will be considered by the Government. By submitting a proposal, the offeror will be self-certifying that neither the principal corporate officials nor owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency.
Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the proposal. Please direct all questions regarding this requirement to Nicholas Stewart at Nicholas.t.stewart2.civ@us.navy.mil and Carlton Walton at carlton.t.walton.civ@us.navy.mil.
- ATTENTION CODE 301 1968 GILBERT STREET SUITE 600
- NORFOLK , VA 23511-3392
- USA
- Nicholas Stewart 7574431295
- nicholas.t.stewart1@navy.mil
- Mar 11, 2026 01:15 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Mar 14, 2026 | [Solicitation (Original)] R425 - Aviation Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services |
| Mar 17, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] R425 - Aviation Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services |
| Mar 27, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] R425 - Aviation Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services |
| Mar 31, 2026 | [Solicitation (Updated)] R425 - Aviation Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services |
| May 21, 2026 | [Award Notice (Original)] R425 - Aviation Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services |
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