Emergent and special security solutions

The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, Charleston, SC is issuing this pre-
solicitation notice to inform industry of an upcoming solicitation (N6523624R0101).

NIWC Atlantic requires support for the design, development, delivery, and sustainment of
Electronic Security Systems (ESS) and Emergency Management System (EMS) solutions
for Department of Defense (DoD) and various federal agencies. The proposed contract
will provide streamlined delivery of ESS and EMS solutions to the warfighter at shore
installations worldwide in response to time sensitive, emergent mission and special
security program requirements. The scope of this contract covers the entire spectrum of
outcomes associated with the full lifecycle of delivery and support of ESS/EMS
capabilities. This acquisition requires experience with specific Commercial Off the Shelf
(COTS) solutions and variations of project environments that range in risk and
complexity based on size and other factors. Support under this acquisition includes
substantial supply requirements and encompasses project/program management,
engineering, and other technical support requirements associated with the development,
delivery, and sustainment of ESS/EMS solutions.

Classified work shall be performed under this contract and subsequent delivery/task
orders, as required. At time of contract award, the contractor shall have a TOP SECRET
(TS) Facility Clearance Level and evidence of TS/Sensitive Compartmented Information
(TS/SCI) Access.

On 01 December 2023, NIWC Atlantic issued a sources sought notice via the NAVWAR
e-Commerce website. Interested parties were encouraged to reply to the sources sought
notice and were notified that the Government reserved the right to consider potential set-
asides for small businesses. Based on market research results, this procurement will be
conducted using full and open competitive procedures, and the Small Business
Administration Procurement Center Representative has concurred with the decision.

The Government anticipates a single award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ)
services and supply contract with a five-year ordering period. Delivery orders issued
under this contract will be either Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) or Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
The applicable NAICS code is 334290 with a size standard of 800 employees. The
Government estimate for this effort is less than $100M.

A draft performance work statement (PWS) is available at the NAVWAR e-Commerce
website for industry review and comment. Potential offerors are requested to review the
draft PWS and submit questions/comments.

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted via the NAVWAR e-Commerce
Central website https://e-commerce.dc3n.navy.mil. Verbal questions will NOT be
accepted.

Please note that this is not a request for proposals. Responses to this pre-solicitation
synopsis are not offers and do not commit the Government to contract for any supply or
service whatsoever. At this time, the Navy is not currently seeking proposals and will not
accept unsolicited proposals. Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay
for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this notice; all costs
incurred or associated with responding to this notice will be solely at the respondent's
expense.