PD-40-0023; Naval Systems and Support Services

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify capable contractors for multidisciplinary naval engineering systems, lifecycle management, and support services across all U.S. Navy ship classes and land-based engineering sites. This market research effort seeks comprehensive engineering, logistics, administrative, training, and documentation support to cover areas including aircraft carriers, surface ships, submarines, and other naval platforms. Respondents must submit unclassified capability statements via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil by 6:00 PM EST on January 27, 2026, with the subject line referencing "N64498-25-RFPREQ-PD-40-0023." The Government will evaluate submissions based on demonstrable technical capacity to support naval auxiliary machinery and systems, with emphasis on system lifecycle management, design, testing, troubleshooting, obsolescence management, logistics support, training delivery, and administrative coordination. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal or binding commitment, but is conducted for market research purposes under FAR Part 10, with the actual RFP anticipated to be issued in September 2026 via the SeaPort-e contracting vehicle.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement, though small businesses are specifically encouraged to participate. The contract will be structured as a Cost Plus Fixed Fee—Level of Effort task order under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) with a Secret security clearance requirement. The period of performance spans five years, comprising a 12-month base period followed by four 12-month option periods. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this Sources Sought Notice, as the primary purpose is gathering market intelligence to inform the formal solicitation process. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned, with the Government reserving the right to protect proprietary information in accordance with applicable legends and regulations.