Solicitation notice - request for proposal (RFP) data science, operations, requirements, exploitation, and enhanced engineering (DORE3)

The Defense Intelligence Agency seeks advisory and assistance services for Data Science, Operations, Requirements, Exploitation, and Enhanced Engineering (DORE3) via an indefinite delivery–indefinite quantity contract, with proposals due July 17, 2026. This is a presolicitation notice; the full solicitation will post to NSA ARC.

The procurement is full-and-open competition with multiple-award anticipated structure. Place of performance will vary and will be identified in each task order, with a primary nexus in Virginia. The contract supports DIA's Science and Technology directorate across 11 support areas: Collection Concept Development; Collection Planning and Operations Support; Data Sciences Support; Technical Exploitation Support; Internet of Things, Social Media & Open-Source Support; Application/Web/Collaboration Support; Program/Project Support; Rapid-Response Subject Matter Expert Support; Academic/Industry Outreach and Innovation; Rapid Engineering and Prototyping Support; and Contract Project Management and Common Tasks. Services include capability gap analyses, rapid prototyping, test and evaluation, planning and enabling technical collection operations, and advanced technical exploitation of multi-source data. NAICS code is 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services); PSC code is R499 (Support Professional – Other). All offerors must register on SAM.gov and maintain active registration through proposal submission, evaluation, and award. Questions and solicitation amendments will be announced exclusively on the NSA ARC website (https://www.arc.org.nsa.ic.gov/dashboard/), and offerors are responsible for monitoring the site periodically for updates.