AA Market Survey_v1(1).docx

Market Survey (MS) for Services Procurements:

Application Arsenal (AA) Enterprise Engineering and Lifecycle Support

REFERENCE NUMBER: N66001-26-R-3507

*FOR SEAPORT CONTRACT HOLDER ONLY*

**LARGE BUSINESSES DO NOT NEED TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE**

A. PURPOSE:

This Market Survey is issued for the purpose of assessing Small Business capabilities. Small Business firms having the capabilities to perform the tasking described in this MS are encouraged to respond. It should be noted that any resultant set-aside contract or task order for services (except construction) will include the applicable limitations on subcontracting clause. If responding using similarly situated entities (SSEs), as defined in Class Deviation 2021-O0008, Revision 1 entitled “Limitations on Subcontracting for Small Business,” the small business prime will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not SSEs. See FAR Clauses: 52.219-14 -- Limitations on Subcontracting. (DEVIATION 2021-O0008), Revision 1.[footnoteRef:2] Note: The respondent (prime) proposing an SSE arrangement will need to have the infrastructure and resources in place to manage the entire contract and task order(s). [2: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA000277-23-DPC.pdf]

This notice is for planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation announcement. No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement. The Government reserves the right to consider a set-aside for small businesses or one of the small business preference groups (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, etc.).

B. DESCRIPTION OF PROCUREMENT:

1. The contractor will be tasked to accomplish the work as specified in Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement (PWS). The scope of this effort includes the full lifecycle of systems engineering and software sustainment for the AA platform. The contractor shall provide all necessary personnel, materials, and services to perform the tasks outlined in this SOW. The primary technical environment for this effort is the Overmatch Software Armory (OSA); however, work may be directed to other government-mandated DevSecOps pipelines (e.g., ORION) as required. This contract is intended to be the primary support vehicle for the Application Arsenal platform. The contractor shall support all tasks as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), provided the work is within the scope of the SOW. The primary place of performance will be at Naval Information Warfare Command, Pacific, San Diego, CA.

2. The Government anticipates this effort to be a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) type contract for a six (5) year period of performance (one (1) base year and four 1-year options). In addition, multiple awards, depending on the Task Order Request for Proposal (TORFP) evaluation results, will not be considered. This is a follow-on contract requirement for PEOC4I Storefront/Application Arsenal and Navy Net-Centric Application Support.

3. The Government’s estimated level of effort for this procurement, based upon Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) will be approximately 25-30 per year. Each FTE is estimated to be 1,920 hours per year. The anticipated level of effort will be established upon formal solicitation issuance. The anticipated labor categories are as follows:

4. The Government’s estimated dollar range for this effort is: >$30M - $50M

5. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330, Engineering Services with a size standard of $47.0 million.

6. This is a follow-on contract requirement for the PEOC4I Storefront/Application Arsenal and Navy Net-Centric Application Support under Seaport Solicitation. As a result of the solicitation, Forward Slope Incorporated (CAGE 1KU93) submitted a proposal that was selected for funding/award via Seaport Task Order N0017821D9078 / N6600123F3509.

C. SUBMISSION:

1. Submissions are not to exceed 10 single-side pages in total, inclusive of Attachment 2 Reference Information Sheets. Responses shall be prepared so that, when printed, they meet the following requirements: 8.5x11 inch paper, single-spaced typed lines, 1 inch margins, 10 point Times New Roman font. Graphics or pictures are not allowed. Illustrations such as tables, flowcharts, organizational charts, process charts or other similar type informational charts may be used, and they will be counted against the page count limitations. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed.

2. Responses and any questions to this MS shall be submitted to NIWC Pacific Code 22530 via e-mail to Corbin Walters (corbin.c.walters.civ@us.navy.mil). Use reference No. N66001-26-R-3507 when responding to this Market Survey.

a. The closing date for this MS is: 04 May 2026

b. The closing time for this MS is: 15:00 PST

c. The deadline for submission of questions is 27 April 2026.

Note: Questions submitted after the specified date may not receive responses.

3. Responses shall include all of the information required under Section 1, Corporate Description, and Section 2, Corporate Experience, below.

Section 1: Corporate Description

1) Name of firm (prime)

2) State the respondent’s size status and whether the respondent is registered in the applicable NAICS code listed above (for SSE(s) list the NAICS Code and size status for the NAICS code the prime contractor assigned to the effort the subcontractor will perform).

3) Ownership (include SSE(s) or JV if applicable), including whether: Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Women-Owned, HUBZone, Veteran Owned or Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Business or both;

4) Two points of contact, including: Name, title, phone, and e-mail address

5) CAGE Code and UEI (include SSE(s) or JV if applicable)

6) Seaport Contract Number

7) Affiliate information, including parent corporation, SSE(s), JV partners, potential teaming partners, or subcontractors.

8) Provide facility clearance level of the prime.

9) A statement that the contractor either has or does not have an adequate accounting system, as required in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.301-3(a)(3) for cost-reimbursement contracts.

Section 2: Corporate Experience

Utilizing the format and instructions provided in the Reference Information Sheet, Attachment 2, Respondents (including SSE(s) or JV members) shall submit at least one, but no more than three citations (prime and SSE(s) or JV combined), for current and relevant experience as it relates to the work described in Attachment 1, Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) in the following key areas.

· Key Area 1: 5.1.1 Application Arsenal (AA) Development: The contractor shall provide the planning, development, testing, and integration required for all new AA releases and enhancements.

· 5.1.1.1 Capability Development: Efforts shall include modernizing existing deployment architectures by leveraging and integrating with the Overmatch Software Armory (OSA) DevSecOps pipeline, deploying with Agile Core Services (ACS), and ensuring alignment with the Common Hosting Environment (CHE) and other shared government platforms. The contractor shall design and implement scalable, secure integration pathways for Navy programs of strategic importance, ensuring compliance with mandated DevSecOps tooling, security guardrails, and enterprise release practices, including interoperability with Five Eyes (FVEY) partners.

· 5.1.1.2 Cybersecurity Engineering: The contractor shall engineer and integrate required cybersecurity controls into new AA releases in alignment with Risk Management Framework (RMF) standards. Deliverables shall include Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs), and other documentation required for the Authority to Operate (ATO).

· 5.1.1.3 Fielding: The contractor shall perform the installation, configuration, and testing necessary to field new releases across all authorized operational environments for CONUS and OCONUS locations, ashore and afloat. This effort shall include robust system validation through Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT).

· Key Area 2: 5.2.1 Application Arsenal (AA) Sustainment: The contractor shall provide comprehensive support to sustain the functionality, security, and operational availability of all fielded AA releases.

· 5.2.1.1 Operations & Maintenance (O&M): The contractor shall operate, maintain, and sustain all fielded releases, including proactive monitoring, repairs, and routine updates.

· 5.2.1.2 System Administration: CSWF-qualified personnel shall perform routine system administration on Linux and Windows servers.

· 5.2.1.3 Cyber & Information Assurance (IA): The contractor shall provide operational IA support, including managing security patches, conducting vulnerability scanning and remediation, and preparing all required artifacts for cybersecurity compliance. The contractor is not responsible for managing the eMASS ATO record.

· 5.2.1.4 Help Desk: The contractor shall provide help desk support, including remote and on-site assistance.

· Key Area 3: 5.2.2 Sustainment of Fielded Capabilities: The contractor shall provide engineering and technical support for the sustainment of previously fielded software, infrastructure, and cross-domain capabilities, including support for exercises and operational events.

Block 9 of the Reference Information Sheet requires that Respondents provide a summary description to explain how the work demonstrates the capability to perform the key areas.

a. Current work is defined as work performed within three (3) years before the posting date of this market survey.

b. Common aspects of relevancy include similarity of services and support, complexity, dollar value, contract type, and degree of subcontract and teaming.

D. EVALUATION:

1. Responses that do not conform to the MS instructions may not be considered by the Government.

2. Contractor support will not be utilized in support of the review and evaluation of MS responses.

3. Within a reasonable time after evaluation of responses, NIWC Pacific will post the acquisition strategy decision on SAM.gov.

Attachment 2: Reference Information Sheet

1. Customer Point of Contact (Name; Government agency, commercial firm, or other organization) Name:

Agency:

2. Customer POC Phone Number / Email (This information is required to verify offeror’s performance) Phone:

Email:

3. Contract Number or other control number

4. Period of Performance From: To:

5. Contract Type (CPFF, FFP etc.)

6. Prime or Sub

7. Contract Value / Obligated Amount

$XX / $XX

8. Provide brief summary of the work performed.

9. Describe how the work demonstrates capability to perform the key areas. (For primes (only), describe management infrastructure, capacity to procure, and ability to execute and manage the effort).