Expeditionary Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting proposals for Expeditionary Division 80 Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services under solicitation number N0018926RW004. This procurement seeks contractor support for analytical operational test and evaluation activities, classified under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330). The contract requires a diverse workforce across nine specialized labor categories, including Program Managers, Test and Evaluation Specialists, and various technical specialists focused on Naval Special Warfare, Chemical/Biological/Radiological/Defense, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Information Systems, Cyber Systems, and Small Boat/Craft testing. Proposals must demonstrate relevant past performance through documented experience on similar contracts, with offerors required to submit a Past Performance Information Form detailing up to three relevant projects and corresponding contract values. The solicitation was posted on March 11, 2026, with proposals due by March 27, 2026, providing a 16-day window for submission.

This opportunity is set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, limiting competition to qualified entities within this category. The contract is structured as a five-year base period plus a six-month option period, with performance to be conducted in Ghent, Norfolk, Virginia. Contractor personnel will be subject to prevailing wage requirements as established by the Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4341 (Revision 32), with hourly rates for administrative and clerical occupations ranging from $12.92 to $32.04 per hour plus applicable fringe benefits. Government-provided travel costs totaling approximately $2.85 million across the performance periods will be incorporated into contract pricing. While the specific contract ceiling price is not detailed in available materials, the scope encompasses consistent staffing levels across performance years, with the Program Manager allocated 384 hours annually and senior specialists allocated up to 11,520 hours per year, indicating a substantial, sustained technical support engagement.