BIG BLUE 4 Industry Day Slides 3-18-2026.pptx
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This file contains presentation slides from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) Big Blue IV (BB4) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Industry Day held on March 18, 2026. The presentation outlines the Navy's next-generation contracting vehicle to support transition of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical machinery technology to the U.S. Navy active and reserve fleet, encompassing mid-to-large level modernization projects across Surface, Submarine, Carrier, and Amphibious platforms at various naval installations and shipyards. Work includes structural, outfitting, piping, ventilation, and electrical system modifications; installation of display units and switches; fiber optic testing; and equipment/system repairs interfacing with approved Ship Changes. The contract is estimated at a five-year base period with five one-year option periods, projected Level of Effort of approximately 1.3 million labor hours annually, with roughly 85 percent Government site work and 15 percent contractor site work.
The Big Blue IV contract will be awarded as an IDIQ MAC with an unfunded ceiling and estimated total Level of Effort. Post-award, each prime contractor will receive an initial task order meeting the minimum guaranteed dollar amount, followed by competed individual task orders among all MAC holders evaluated on cost, technical merit, and past performance. Key differences from the predecessor Big Blue III contract include the new five-year base structure with option periods, implementation of required CMMC Level 2 C3PAO certification by November 2026 for all contractors handling Controlled Unclassified Information or Federal Contract Information, and elimination of cost proposal evaluation at solicitation. The solicitation is scheduled for release in Q4 FY26, with closure in Q1 FY27 and contract award anticipated in Q2 FY28. Labor categories span 40 distinct positions from senior program managers to administrative staff, including engineers, technicians, skilled trades, and administrative personnel. Points of contact are Sean McGinley (Big Blue Contract Manager) and Emily Simpson (Contract Specialist).
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NAVSEA WARFARE CENTERS
NSWCPD Contracting
BIG BLUE IV
INDUSTRY DAY
- 18 March 2026 - Presented by:
Presented to:
Industry
STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Ground Rules Disclaimer Statements Current Big Blue III Contract Details Big Blue IV Task Areas Level of Effort Labor Categories Big Blue III vs. Big Blue IV CMMC Certification How will Big Blue IV work?
Anticipated Timeline Open Dialogue Agenda
Points of Contact
Contracting
Sean McGinley Big Blue Contract Manager Contracting Officer sean.p.mcginley4.civ@us.navy.mil
Emily Simpson Contract Specialist Emily-Rebecca.simpson.civ@us.navy.mil
Small Business Christie Colaianni Deputy for Small Business Christie.l.colaianni.civ@us.navy.mil
Please ensure mics are muted during presentation.
This presentation is being recorded by NSWCPD.
Please save any questions for the end of the presentation.
Q&A will be posted to SAM.gov.
The attendees list will be posted to SAM.gov.
DO NOT directly contact NSWCPD technical code after today - all further dialogue will be accomplished via email directed to the Contracts Office.
Technical requirements contained in this briefing are presented as a summary.
Final Technical Requirements will be provided in the Request for Proposal (RFP).
Ground Rules
Remarks by Government officials involved in this presentation should not be considered a guarantee of the Government’s course of action in proceeding with an acquisition.
The informational briefing shared today reflects current Government intentions and is subject to change based on a variety of circumstances.
The formal solicitation, when issued, is the only document that should be relied upon in determining the Government’s requirements.
Disclaimer Statement
FAR 10 – Market Research All information is tentative and can change FAR 15.201 – Exchanges with industry before receipt of proposals “(b) The purpose of exchanging information is to improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities, thereby allowing potential Offerors to judge whether or how they can satisfy the Government’s requirements, and enhancing the Government’s ability to obtain quality supplies and services, including construction, at reasonable prices , and increase efficiency in proposal preparation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract award.”
“(c) …An early exchange of information…can identify and resolve concerns regarding the acquisition strategy, including proposed contract type, terms and conditions, and acquisition planning schedules; the feasibility of the requirement…”
Disclaimer Statement / FAR
Award date: March 15, 2021
Ordering Period End Date: March 14, 2028
PoP End Date: December 14, 2029
Contract Ceiling = ~$780M
“Estimated” Level of Effort = 9,816,000 labor hours
Classification Level = SECRET Security Level
Contract Type = Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC)
Big Blue III MAC Contract
Misson: Support transition of Hull, Mechanical & Electrical machinery technology to the U.S. Navy active/reserve Fleet and support various sponsors for Navy Modernization Programs.
This requires development and execution of various Ship Changes (SCs) and SHIPALTs to upgrade and maintain system/equipment readiness for various Navy HM&E and electronic systems in cost-effective and timely manner.
Program would cover mid to large level modernization projects that are accomplished both pier-side and in drydock at various naval installations and shipyards.
Program consist of critical-path SCDs/Alterations that are typically complex in nature, crucial to execution of meeting key production, lights-off and testing milestones during ship CNO availabilities. Installs also are intricate in system arrangement, interface and distributive system impact.
Program supports both CONUS and OCONUS site locations.
Work includes all platforms including, but not limited to, Surface, Submarine, Carrier, and Amphibious ships.
Big Blue IV Task Areas
Examples of Big Blue projects:
Structural, outfitting, piping, ventilation, and electrical system modifications to existing compartments
Install Display Units, terminal boxes and switches, and electrical cable
Test and verify fiber optic connections
Equipment/system repair that interfaces with an approved Ship Change (SC) and would need to be fully operational in order to successfully light off and test the SC.
Additional examples of projects/programs supported included in draft Statement of Work (SOW).
Big Blue IV Task Areas
Contract is estimated to be five (5) base years and five (5) one (1) year option periods.
The projected Level of Effort (LOE) is approx. 1.3M labor hours per year.
Some overtime hours are expected to be included in the estimated LOE.
The work location is expected to be roughly 85% Government Site/15% Contractor Site
Big Blue IV Level of Effort
Labor Categories* Senior Program Manager (MANP2) Site Foreman (MANP1) Program Manager (MANP2) Assistant Site Foreman (MANP1) Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist (99610) Senior Engineering Technician (30085) Planner/Estimator (LGT2) Logistician (LGT1) Senior Engineer (EE3) Engineer (EE2) Engineering Technician (30083) Quality Assurance Technician (99610) Electronics Technician (23183) Computer Programmer (EC2) Systems/Program Analyst (ANM1) Shipfitter/Welder/Burner (23960) Marine Electrician (30083) HVAC Technician (23410) Marine Equipment Mechanic (23530) Pipe Fitter/Brazier (47101) Machinist (23550) Maintenance Trades Helper (23580) CAD Designer (30064) Technical Writer (TECW) Painter/Sandblaster (23760) Insulator/Lagger (47101) Clerk/Typist (01611) Scheduler (MANA2) Configuration Mgmt Specialist (SCM2) Operations Analyst (ANP1) Electronics Maintenance Tech III (23183) Electronics Maintenance Tech I (23181) Electrical Engineer IV (EE4) Mechanical Engineer III (EM3) Administrative Manager II (MANA2) Mechanical Engineer II (EM2) Electrical Engineer I (EE1) Drafter/CAD Operator II (30062) Maintenance Electrician (23160) Maintenance Machinist (23550)
*SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Big Blue III All base, with no option periods Once award was made to contractors no “rolling admission” for other contractors to become “primes” Cost proposals were submitted with proposals.
Big Blue IV 5-year base with 5 1-year option periods New policy regulations result in CMMC certification needed for all awarded companies.
Considering “rolling admissions” Cost will not be evaluated for solicitation.
Big Blue III vs Big Blue IV
Effective November 10, 2025, DFARS 252.204-7025 has been updated to incorporate Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements for contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Federal Contract Information (FCI). As your contract involves the handling of CUI or FCI, it will be subject to these new CMMC requirements.
Starting in November 2026, all contractors must undergo a CMMC Level 2 C3PAO assessment. Contractors failing to maintain a CMMC Level 2 C3PAO Assessment with a score above 88 by this deadline will face risks and potential delays in receiving new contract awards and exercising future option periods.
CMMC
CMMC Con’t Resources for additional information/understanding:
About CMMC: https://dodcio.defense.gov/cmmc/About/
Link for CMMC resources and documentation from CIO U.S. Department of War:
https://dodcio.defense.gov/CMMC/Resources-Documentation/
PIEE SPRS CMMC Level I Self Assessment Guide PIEE SPRS CMMC Level II Self Assessment Guide https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/CMMCQuickEntryGuide.pdf
Each Prime contractor will be awarded a BASE contract with an UNFUNDED ceiling and an estimated total Level of Effort for the 5-year contract period.
After award of the BASE contract, a task order will be awarded to each MAC holder to meet the minimum guaranteed dollar amount specified in the solicitation. Then, moving forward, Individual Task Orders will be solicited and competed between all MAC contract holders.
Task Orders will be awarded to the MAC contract vendors in accordance with the Task Order’s solicitation.
The offers will be evaluated to confirm compliance with the solicitation as well as evaluated on the cost, technical and past performance factors.
Task Orders will either be fully funded at time of award or Incrementally funded over time through funding modifications to the order.
How Big Blue IV Will Work
Solicitation Schedule RFP Released: Qtr 4 FY 26 RFP Closes: Qtr 1 FY 27 Contract Award: Qtr 2 FY 28 All time frames listed are tentative
Anticipated Timeline
Questions?
Comments?
Suggestions?
*Remember to keep an eye on SAM.gov. Q&A will be provided on SAM.
**If you have any additional questions/concerns from what has been provided, please send an email to the Contract Specialist Emily Simpson (Emily-rebecca.simpson.civ@us.navy.mil)
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