RFI-SS.docx

Sources Sought /Request for Information Code 08 IT Support Services

N00014-26-RFI-7011

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) for the purpose of determining market capability of sources and obtaining market research information. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), or an indication that the Government will contract any of the items and/or services discussed in this notice. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Contractors responding to this request are advised that participation does NOT ensure opportunities for future solicitations or contract awards. Any formal solicitation that may subsequently be issued will be announced separately through SAM.gov. It is the responsibility of any potential Contractor to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this topic.

Information on specific topics of interest is provided in the following sections of this announcement. Information in the RFI is in draft form only and is subject to change in the future. Capability Statements, comments, or responses to this SS/RFI, are not to be construed as offers and any input received is not binding on the Government or this potential future requirement. The Government will NOT reimburse any Contractor or individual for any expenses associated with preparation or participation in this Request for Information.

This Sources Sought/RFI is issued for the purpose of assessing Small Business capabilities and determining any IT contract vehicles including, but not limited to, General Services Administration (GSA) 8(a) STARS III/ VETS 2/ Polaris, NASA's Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), and the Army's Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS), in which capable small businesses have current contracts. Small Business firms having the capabilities to perform the tasking described in this Sources Sought/RFI are encouraged to respond.

Organizational Conflict of Interest

ONR has determined that an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest (OCI) exists when a Contractor (including its parent, subsidiaries, and affiliates) performs both systems engineering and technical assistance (SETA) or other support services and Research and Development (R&D) work. Such situations give rise to OCIs or potential OCIs based on impaired objectivity, biased ground rules, and unequal access to information. ONR prefers that companies avoid such situations altogether by choosing to do only one type of work for ONR. See ONR's Statement of Policy on OCIs, which can be found under Compliance and Protections at the following address: https://www.onr.navy.mil/About-ONR/compliance-protections/Organizational-Conflicts-Interest

1. Requirement

The contractor will be tasked to accomplish the work as specified in the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) contained in Attachment 1 – PWS.

A. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is issuing this Sources Sought/RFI for determining Small Business capabilities and is soliciting information from potential sources to provide Information Technology (IT) and Data Analytics support services for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Comptroller's Office (Code 08). This requirement focuses on the development, enhancement, and sustainment of a comprehensive, cloud-based Data and Analytics (D&A) environment to empower strategic decision-making and support the Navy's Science and Technology (S&T) portfolio. The scope includes data science, business intelligence, application development, data visualization, and cloud infrastructure management. The primary place of performance will be a Government Site, with telework options available.

B. The Government anticipates a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract with a 48 month period of performance for this new requirement, which consolidates two formerly separate contracts. This effort combines the Code 08 IT Support Services contract (N0001421C4005), previously awarded to Nakapuna Companies, and the GSA Task Order (47QTCK18D0004/47QFDA24F0025), previously awarded to Booz Allen Hamilton.

C. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541512 with a size standard of $34M

D. The Product Service Code (PSC) applicable to this potential award is DF01 (IT Management Support Services)

2. Response Submission

Interested parties shall submit a Capabilities Statement that provides a complete and direct answer to each question listed in Parts A through G of this SS/RFI. The submission must be organized in the same sequential order as the questions presented. For the purpose of this SS/RFI, a 'Capabilities Statement' is defined as a tailored response to these specific questions, not a generic marketing document. The total response shall not exceed 10 pages.

Responses to this Sources Sought/RFI shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer no later than 12:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time (EST), on 6 February 2026 (Friday) and questions submitted after the specified date may not receive responses:

Name: Michael Lemon Title: Contract Specialist Email Address: michael.a.lemon.civ@us.navy.mil

Name: Alejandro Moreno Title: Contracting Officer Email Address: alejandro.moreno.civ@us.navy.mil

Questions for Contractor to address:

Part A: Business Information

1. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): Based on your review of the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS), please provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) for the entire scope of work for an anticipated 48-month period of performance.

2. Contract Vehicles: Does your company have any existing Information Technology (IT) contract vehicles including in, but not limited to, General Services Administration (GSA), NASA's Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement (SEWP), and the Army's Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS)?

Part B: Corporate Information & Experience

1. Corporate Experience Synopsis: Provide brief summaries of up to three relevant projects from the last three years that demonstrate your firm's ability to perform work of a similar size and scope to this PWS. For each, please note the primary capabilities used (e.g., Data Science, Cloud Engineering).

2. Company Identifiers: Please provide your company's CAGE code, UEI number, and business size/socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, 8(a), etc.) under NAICS code 541512.

Part C: Technical Capabilities

1. Data Analytics & Visualization: Briefly describe your experience in both advanced analytics (e.g., Data Science, Machine Learning) and Business Intelligence (BI). How do you help clients turn raw data into actionable insights through visualization and data storytelling?

2. Specialized S&T Analysis: Describe your firm’s experience, if any, performing specialized Science & Technology (S&T) data analysis, such as bibliometrics or technology landscape assessments.

3. Agile/DevSecOps: Briefly describe your corporate methodology for Agile project management and how you foster a DevSecOps culture for rapid and secure software delivery.

4. Application Modernization & Full-Stack Development: Summarize your experience in modernizing legacy systems and performing full-stack development. What technology stacks are you most proficient with?

5. Cloud & Data Engineering: Describe your capabilities in building and managing secure cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) and the associated data engineering pipelines (ETL/ELT) required to support advanced analytics.

6. Required Tooling: What specific IT tools, software, or platforms does your company anticipate needing to accomplish the requirements detailed in the PWS? Please clarify how these would be sourced (i.e., Contractor-Acquired or Government-Furnished).

7. Innovative Technologies: Describe any innovative technologies, tools (e.g., specific AI/ML frameworks, data visualization platforms), or methodologies your company might employ to meet or exceed the PWS objectives.

Part D: Staffing & PWS Feedback

1. Labor Mix and Staffing: Based on the draft PWS, please provide comments on a proposed labor mix.

· Is the scope of work and complexity of tasks described in the PWS clear enough to develop a reasonable labor mix?

· Could this requirement be fulfilled using a different mix of labor categories or skill levels than one might typically propose? If so, please provide a basic strategy and identify the benefits to the Government (e.g., cost savings, increased efficiency).

· To meet the full scope of this requirement, would you primarily utilize in-house resources, or would you need to rely on consultants and/or subcontractors?

2. PWS Clarity: Are there any areas in the Draft PWS that are unclear, ambiguous, or create potential risks you believe should be addressed? Please be specific.

Part E: Security

1. Security Processing: The resulting contract will include a DD Form 254, Contract Security Classification Specification. What is your company's standard process for onboarding and managing personnel who require access to classified information under a DD 254?

2. Facility Clearance: Does your company currently possess a Facility Clearance (FCL)? If yes, please state the level of clearance.

Part F: Commerciality

1. Commercial Services: Based on your review of the Draft PWS, does your company offer any commercial services that could meet this requirement?

· Is the requirement, or a substantially similar capability, currently available as a commercial service? If so, please describe the service, its features, and capabilities.

· Is this service sold, leased, or licensed to the general public or non-governmental entities for purposes other than governmental purposes?

· Please provide evidence of commercial sales, such as links to public price lists, catalogs, or brochures.

2. Commercial Recommendations: Please recommend any modifications to the PWS that would better align the requirements with your standard commercial offerings and practices.

Part G: Compliance

Compliance and Certifications: Please confirm your firm's ability to be fully compliant with the following at the time of solicitation and award:

· An active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) with no exclusions.

· No adverse information recorded in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS).

· Compliance with VETS-4212 reporting.

· Full implementation of the security requirements in NIST SP 800-171.

· Attainment of any applicable Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).