Mission Module Engineering and Technical Support - SEAPORT FOLLOW ON
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center - Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for Mission Module Engineering and Technical Support. This is a SEAPORT FOLLOW ON requirement, currently performed by Innovative Professional Solutions (IPS). The support is critical for the modularization of off-board systems in the littoral warfare mission area, specifically for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) Mission Modules (MM) program. Responses are due by May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves comprehensive engineering, analysis, and planning support for the NSWC-PCD Modular Integration Division. Key areas include:
- Systems Engineering: Packaging, handling, and integration of off-board system hardware.
- Integration: System integration of legacy and emerging littoral mission systems, and seaframe integration of mission modules.
- Computing Environments: Development of mission system common computing environments (e.g., MPCE) and integrated communications networks (e.g., MVCS).
- Testing & Verification: Distributed engineering testing, validation, and verification.
- Mine Countermeasures (MCM): Support for MCM Mission Packages, including systems, support containers, and vessel-specific equipment.
- Hardware/Software Engineering: Design, fabrication, integration, and testing.
- Logistics & Compliance: Configuration management, provisioning, technical manual development, Information Assurance (IA), and Cybersecurity (CSWF) support, including ATO maintenance and compliance with DoD/NIST standards.
- Maintenance & T&E: Maintenance planning (RCM, LORA) and Test and Evaluation (T&E) support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (not an RFP)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) task order
- Duration: Base period of 12 months with four 12-month option periods
- Incumbent: Innovative Professional Solutions (IPS) under SEAPORT TASK ORDER N0017819D7838-N6133121F3008
- Place of Performance: Primarily NSWC PCD, FL 32407, with contractor facilities also utilized.
- NAICS Code: 541330, Engineering Services
- Security: Access to classified information up to SECRET level required; DD 254 will accompany solicitation.
- Travel: CONUS and OCONUS travel anticipated.
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, 2:00 PM CST
- Published: May 7, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement, limited to a maximum of 10 pages (single-spaced, 12-point font minimum), demonstrating capacity to perform the outlined services. The statement must include:
- Capability of performance related to the draft PWS.
- Firm's name and address.
- Business size (average annual revenue, employees, status: Large, Small, 8(a), WOSB, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB).
- Ownership details (Country, SAM info, DUNS & CAGE).
- Years in business.
- Two points of contact (name, title, phone, email).
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP or award a contract. No reimbursement will be made for response costs. Previous submissions to this notice ID will be considered, so a second response is not necessary if already submitted. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.