NAWCAD WOLF ASI Secure Executive Network Software Support (SENSS)

SOL #: N0042126R3005Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, United States

Place of Performance

Saint Inigoes, MD

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

Modification Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories (K016)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 17, 2026
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Last Updated
May 18, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 19, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

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 Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) is soliciting offers for Airborne Systems Integration (ASI) Secure Executive Network Software Support (SENSS). This is an unrestricted competition for a Task Order under the SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC). The effort focuses on rapid technology insertion and maintenance for airborne capabilities. Proposals are due May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM.

Scope of Work

The contractor will support the NAWCAD WOLF ASI Division in the rapid insertion and transition of advanced technologies, systems, sensors, and weapons for various manned and unmanned airborne platforms. This includes development, design, prototyping, low-rate production, demonstration, testing, integration, technical installation, transition through Initial Operational Capability (IOC), and maintenance. Key domains include cyber, Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), situational awareness, data management, and other rapid capability software requirements. The work involves software development, network design, cybersecurity, engineering services, installation, integration, design engineering, test and evaluation, and user/maintainer training.

Contract Details & Requirements

This is a Task Order award under the SeaPort-NxG MAC, utilizing a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) for labor, Cost Reimbursement for Other Direct Costs (ODCs), and Not Separately Priced (NSP) for Data and Contract Acquired Property (CAP). The period of performance includes a base year from November 17, 2026, to November 16, 2027, with option years extending through November 16, 2031. The estimated total level of effort is 796,828 man-hours. Only businesses holding a current SeaPort-NxG MAC are eligible to submit offers. The NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services). The Service Contract Act (SCA) applies, with specific wage determinations for Maryland.

Place of Performance & Security

Approximately 51% of the work will be performed at Government sites, primarily NAWCAD WOLF in St. Inigoes, MD, and NAS Patuxent River, MD. The remaining 49% will be performed at the contractor's site, which must be located within 50 drivable miles of NAWCAD WOLF, St. Inigoes, MD. A Top Secret Facility Clearance (FCL) is required. Personnel must be U.S. citizens, possess a minimum interim Secret clearance, with specific Top Secret clearances and favorably adjudicated Tier-3/Tier-5 investigations required for various labor categories. Access to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) may be necessary. Contractors must also meet CMMC Level 2 (Self) status for systems processing FCI or CUI. Telework is permitted with COR approval, but routine on-site performance of two days per week at Government facilities is mandatory.

Submission & Evaluation

Offers must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) system by May 19, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time. The evaluation follows a three-step process: 1) Key Personnel (Pass/Fail prerequisite), 2) Technical (comparative analysis of oral presentation responses to a Sample Task scenario), and 3) Cost/Price (realism and reasonableness for the Highest Technically Ranked Offer). The Government intends to award to the Highest Technically Ranked Offer (HTRO) at a fair and reasonable price. Offers must be unclassified and adhere to strict formatting and page limitations outlined in Section L.

Key Amendments & Notes

This solicitation has been amended three times. Amendment 0003, issued May 12, 2026, updated the Cost Workbook, Government Labor Hours, and Q&As. Amendment 0002 extended the proposal due date to May 19, 2026, incorporated additional DFARS/FAR clauses, and revised several attachments. Amendment 0001 updated Q&As, revised Section L, and added specific labor categories to the Statement of Work. Bidders must use the latest versions of all attachments.

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