Forge Classified Lab

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N00024-24-R-5113
Agency
Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541513 Computer Facilities Management Services
PSC
DJ01 It And Telecom - Security And Compliance Support Services (Labor)
Place of performance
Riverdale, Maryland 20737, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Sea Systems Command intends to issue a solicitation to Dark Wolf Solutions LLC to support the Forge software factory's classified development and testing laboratory in Riverdale, MD. The contractor will pursue and maintain accreditations for the classified lab, perform IT operations and cybersecurity activities, operate the lab at the specified cadence and capacity set by NAVSEA, and provide necessary software licenses, subscriptions, and peripheral materials. The solicitation is expected to issue on November 9, 2023, with a single award anticipated in April 2024. Interested parties may express capability to respond by October 25, 2023 for consideration.

This requirement has a total small business set-aside designation. Dark Wolf Solutions LLC is the anticipated incumbent and current contractor. The work involves classified lab support services over an unspecified period of time. The pre-solicitation notice does not provide budget details, but classified government IT projects typically range from $5-50M annually depending on scope.

Notice text

The Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a solicitation to Dark Wolf Solutions LLC, 13454 Sunrise Valley Drive, Herndon VA, 20171, using other than full and open competition pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) and as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1.

The contemplated contract is in support of the Forge software factory in conducting classified development and testing in its on-premise laboratory in Riverdale, MD.  The Forge Classified Lab Contractor will pursue new accreditations and maintain existing accreditations for the classified lab; perform associated IT Operations and Cybersecurity activities; operate the classified lab at Gov’t specified cadence and capacity; and provide the software licenses, subscriptions, and peripheral material required to support ongoing lab operations.

The Government anticipates issuing a solicitation on or around 9 November 2023.

The Government anticipates making a single award around April 2024.

This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR 5.203(a) and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The Government will not accept proposals as a result of this synopsis. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided in response to this notice. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. All expressions of interest received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities must contact Dark Wolf Solutions directly. 

Notice history

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