Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS)

The Department of War's Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate is issuing a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) to identify qualified contractors capable of providing Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS) across seven specialized areas: mission engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, developmental test and evaluation, prototyping, modeling and simulation, operations research, science and technology research, data management and analysis, and ad-hoc surge support. Prospective contractors must possess a Top-Secret Facility Security Clearance and maintain personnel with Tier 3 or Tier 5 Level security clearances to support both classified and unclassified programs across multiple networks and security domains. Interested firms must submit a ten-page capabilities statement by December 10, 2025, at 11:00 AM Eastern Standard Time to be considered for the anticipated contract award. The evaluation criteria will assess the contractor's technical capabilities, workforce qualifications, and ability to support the Department of War's research and engineering mission across multiple technological domains and geographic locations. Contract award is anticipated in August 2026, with task orders expected to be issued within 45 days following completion of performance work statements and independent government cost estimates.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, encouraging participation from 8(a) Certified, HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses. Current incumbent contractors include Modern Technology Solutions, Inc., American Systems Corporation, and Applied Research Associates, Inc. The anticipated contract value ranges between $1.0 billion and $1.7 billion for a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structure with a five-year ordering period and a six-month extension option. Performance will occur at contractor and government facilities located within and outside the National Capital Region, including Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations. The contract will support comprehensive technical initiatives requiring qualified personnel across various engineering and technical roles to meet the Department of War's diverse research and engineering requirements.