N0017826R4403 Rapid Prototyping

The Naval Sea Systems Command, through its Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), is seeking contractor support for prototype development, hardware fabrication, engineering design, and related services to deliver tactical systems to the warfighter. The contract encompasses the complete hardware development lifecycle, including weapons control systems, command and fire systems, control box assemblies, training panels, cables, printed wiring assemblies, antennas, and testing equipment for integration into aircraft, ships, and vehicles. Key requirements include ISO 9001:2015 and AS9100D certifications, a primary facility location within 200 miles of NSWCDD in Dahlgren, Virginia, SECRET facility and personnel clearances, compliance with extensive military standards including MIL-STD specifications, and development of Technical Data Packages at minimum Level II quality. Contractors must demonstrate capability through statements addressing company profile, CAGE Code, DUNS number, small business certifications, technical capabilities, compliance with mandatory SOW requirements, past performance, and subcontracting metrics. The capability statement submission deadline is April 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST, with statements limited to 10 pages and industry feedback limited to three pages, to be submitted to Ms. Trista Robinson and Mr. Jason Simpson at their respective Navy email addresses.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designation. The current effort is supported through two Multi-Award IDIQ contracts held by HART Technologies, Inc. (Contract N0017823D4400) and JF Taylor, Inc. (Contract N0017823D4401), though the anticipated new contract will be competitively awarded. The contract will be structured as a five-year IDIQ with Firm-Fixed-Price and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Level of Effort Delivery Orders, with the full RFP expected to post on SAM.gov in November 2026 for approximately 40 calendar days. Performance is anticipated to begin no later than June 2028. An Organizational Conflict of Interest clause per FAR 9.505 will be included in the solicitation. While no specific budget or quantity details are provided in this pre-solicitation notice, the government is actively seeking additional vendors to potentially expand the competitive pool beyond the current two incumbent contractors.