Intellectual Property and S-Series Specifications Analysis for Product Support

The Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Intellectual Property and S-Series Specifications Analysis for Product Support services. This market research initiative seeks contractors to provide subject matter expertise in two primary areas: intellectual property and technical data support to improve access to sustainment technical data and identify policy changes, and S-Series specification assessment and application to product support including implementation strategies and international collaboration. The contractor will support the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support in developing acquisition and sustainment strategies, policy guidance, and implementation assistance. Key personnel must possess extensive experience in intellectual property, technical data, and S-Series specifications with a minimum Secret security clearance. Vendor responses addressing administrative requirements, industry feedback, industry capability, and subcontracting opportunities are due by August 27, 2025, and must be submitted via email to Jasmine Sadat.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all eligible contractors, though the solicitation specifically welcomes responses from small businesses including 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. The contract structure includes a base period of performance of 12 months followed by four additional 12-month option periods, providing a potential total contract duration of five years. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the notice, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed. The Sources Sought Notice emphasizes this is purely for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or create any obligation for the government to procure services.