N6600126R0002 - Cyberspace Science, Research, Engineering and Technology Integration Small Business Multiple Award Contract (MAC)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, N6600126R0002, is for a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for Cyberspace Science, Research, Engineering and Technology Integration. The contract type is anticipated to be Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) for services and Cost (no fee) for Other Direct Costs (ODCs).

Work will be performed in accordance with Attachment 1 - Statement of Work. Specific requirements will be detailed in individual task orders.

• Contract Ceiling: $50,000,000.00 (Overall/Combined)

• Base Period Ceiling: $34,317,000.00 (5 Years)

• Option Period Ceiling: $15,683,000.00 (2 Years)

• Pricing Arrangement: Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) for engineering services (CLIN 0001, 1001) and Cost No Fee for Other Direct Costs (ODCs) and Data (CLIN 0002, 0003, 1002, 1003).

• Proposal Submission: Electronic submission via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module.

• Deadline for Questions: April 6, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time.

• Estimated Award Date: June 1, 2026.

• Evaluation: Proposals will be evaluated in three steps: Acceptability of Offer, Capability (Organizational Experience, Past Performance), and Source Selection Decision. Price or cost will not be evaluated for the base contract but will be a factor for task/delivery orders. A "No Tradeoff" approach will be used.

This is a Small Business Multiple Award Contract (MAC). Specific set-asides for small businesses may be applied to individual orders.

• Offerors must register in PIEE to submit a proposal.
• Key Personnel are required, with specific substitution procedures.
• Cybersecurity requirements, including NIST SP 800-171 compliance, are detailed.
• Specific clauses regarding foreign travel, contractor picture badges, and information security are included.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a reference information sheet for organizational experience. It is designed to collect details about past performance and organizational experience from references.

• Reference Contact Information: Requires complete name, address, and technical/contracting points of contact for the reference organization.

• Reference Contract Information: Details such as control number, task order number, contract type, award value, award date, period of performance, and whether a small business subcontracting plan was included.

• Status of Reference: Information on actual work dates, work location, and the current status of the work (e.g., continuing, completed, terminated).

• Amount Invoiced To Date: Financial information regarding the reference contract.

• Reference Organizational Experience Information: A certification regarding the recency of work described and instructions for providing a summary description of contract work, emphasizing its relevance to key areas and submission requirements.

• Bidders must complete all relevant fields for each reference provided.

• A summary description of contract work must be provided as an addendum, adhering to specific formatting and page limitations as outlined in the solicitation (L-215-PAC001 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS and Paragraph 3.1(b)).

• Bidders must certify whether the work described was performed since January 1, 2021.

This form is critical for bidders to document their past performance and organizational experience. It requires detailed information about previous contracts and the work performed, which will be used by the government to evaluate the bidder's qualifications and capability to perform the work required by the solicitation. The specific details requested (e.g., contract type, award value, period of performance, work status) are essential for demonstrating relevant experience.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for providing a wide range of expertise to support the Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) in establishing and maintaining Cyberspace Operations and enabling product lines, programs, and projects.

• Support full spectrum Cyberspace Operations and enabling capabilities, including Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and Department of Defense Information Network (DODIN) Operations.
• Identify and develop core technical and functional services.
• Enable rapid, secure, and continuous development of new capabilities using DevSecOps methodologies.
• Develop and deploy holistic systems and tool sets for Cyber Situational/Battlespace Awareness (CS/BA).
• Provide Command and Control (C2) of Cyberspace Operations.
• Support the development of tools and processes for understanding the Cyberspace Operational Environment.
• Investigate and research improved techniques and solutions.
• Perform technology assessment, development, and transition, including analysis of alternatives (AoA), evaluation, and testing of technologies.
• Conduct systems engineering, requirements analysis, and operational and technical support.
• Provide exercise and experimentation support, including simulation development and participation in exercises.
• Engage in software development and prototyping, including reverse engineering of software components.
• Support security engineering, cybersecurity risk management, and information technology systems support.

Not explicitly stated in this document; likely defined at the task order level.

• Support may require access to unclassified, Secret, Top Secret, and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) levels.
• Contractors may need to obtain and maintain SCI clearances and specific network access (JWICS, NSAnet, NGAnet).
• Adherence to DevSecOps principles and modern software development methodologies.
• Compliance with cybersecurity and information assurance standards, including RMF.
• Operations Security (OPSEC) practices are required for handling critical information.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. It outlines the security requirements for a contract, including clearance levels, safeguarding of classified information, and specific security guidance.

• Clearance and Safeguarding: Specifies the required Facility Security Clearance (FCL) level (Top Secret) and the level of safeguarding for classified information (None).
• Contract Information: Includes fields for Prime Contract Number, Subcontract Number, Solicitation Number (N6600126R0002), and Due Date (20250916).
• Contractor and Performance Locations: Lists "TBD" for contractor details and specifies various performance locations across the United States, including Fort Meade, MD; San Diego, CA; Honolulu, HI; San Antonio, TX; Washington, DC; and Offutt AFB, NE.
• General Unclassified Description: "Cyberspace science, research, engineering and technology integration support."
• Access Requirements: Details requirements for access to various types of information, including COMSEC, Restricted Data, National Intelligence Information (SCI, Non-SCI), Special Access Programs, NATO Information, Foreign Government Information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
• Security Guidance: Outlines specific security guidance, including the handling of classified documents, CUI, OPSEC training, and intelligence oversight.
• Points of Contact: Identifies Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs) and other relevant security personnel.

This form is critical for bidders to understand the security implications and requirements of the contract. It specifies the necessary security clearances, handling procedures for classified and controlled unclassified information, and training requirements. Bidders must ensure they can meet these stringent security protocols to be eligible for and perform on this contract. The listed performance locations are also important for understanding where work may be performed.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an organizational experience matrix required as part of the proposal submission for RFP L-215-PAC001. It is used to assess the breadth, depth, and relevance of the Prime Offeror's experience on Government contracts since January 1, 2021, specifically for the Key Areas (KAs) defined in the solicitation.

• References: Bidders must cite a maximum of three (3) references for work performed by the Prime Offeror (acting as prime contractor or subcontractor).
• Key Areas (KAs): The matrix includes columns for specific Key Areas: KA 1 (SOW 2.5.1), KA 2 (SOW 2.7), and KA 3 (SOW 2.11.4).
• Marking: For each reference, bidders will indicate experience in one or more KAs by marking the applicable column(s) with an "X."
• Formatting: Column width and row depth can be adjusted as necessary within existing margins.

This matrix is crucial for demonstrating the offeror's qualifications and relevant past performance. Bidders must carefully select references and accurately map them to the specified Key Areas to meet the requirements of the solicitation. Failure to provide this matrix or complete it accurately may impact the evaluation of the proposal.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is Attachment 5, a Past Performance Questionnaire, used by the Naval Information Warfare Center – Pacific to request information regarding a contractor's past performance. It is intended to gather feedback from references provided by offerors to aid in the evaluation of competitive service contracts.

• Information Request: The form outlines specific areas for evaluation, including Quality, Schedule, Cost Control, Management, Utilization of Small Business, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Rating Definitions: Provides clear definitions for performance ratings ranging from Unsatisfactory to Exceptional.
• Survey Sections: Includes detailed questions within each evaluation area for the reviewer to assess.
• Narrative Explanation: A section for providing detailed comments and explanations for the ratings given.
• Submission Instructions: Requestors are to complete the survey and email it, along with any other pertinent information, by the proposal due date/time to david.m.roden2.civ@us.navy.mil.

Bidders should be aware that this questionnaire will be sent to their provided references. The responses will directly impact the evaluation of their past performance, which is a critical factor in contract award. Understanding the criteria and rating definitions will help bidders prepare their reference lists and potentially brief their references on the key performance areas being assessed.