Software Definable/Reconfigurable Systems (SDS): Design, Development, Support, and Integration

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), through the Office of Naval Research, is seeking a contractor for Software Definable/Reconfigurable Systems (SDS) Design, Development, Support, and Integration services. The solicitation (N00173-25-R-0005) requires systems development and integration support for the Space Systems Development Department, focusing on technology advancements, system requirements definition, and architecture development. Proposals will be evaluated across four key factors: Technical Capability (most important), Past Performance, Small Business Participation, and Cost/Price, with technical and past performance significantly outweighing cost considerations. The government plans to make a single award without discussions to the most advantageous offeror. Critical requirements include having at least 25% of employees work on-site at NRL facilities in the National Capital Region, and key personnel must be TS/SCI eligible at proposal submission. The proposal response deadline is January 21, 2025, following an amendment that extended the original submission date.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific business category and is open to various contractors in the Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences sector. The place of performance is within the United States, specifically emphasizing on-site work in the National Capital Region. While specific award values are not disclosed, the solicitation is categorized under NAICS code 541715 and PSC category AJ12 for applied research and general science and technology R&D services. Contractors will be expected to support system and unit design development and transition to operational use. The small business subcontracting goals will be calculated against the total contract value, and proposals will be evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis for small business participation. No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the available documentation, suggesting this might be a new procurement or recompete of an existing contract.