SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE: Integrated Operations for High Performance Computing – Scientific, Engineering, Analysis, and Outreach Support Services
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W911QX26RA0001
- Agency
-
ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ13 General Science & Technology R&D Svcs; General Science & Technology; Experimental Development
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Notice to identify qualified contractors capable of providing integrated operations support for High Performance Computing, specifically scientific, engineering, analysis, and outreach support services for the Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) directorate. The procurement will focus on cutting-edge military research including computational architectures, network sciences, quantum networks, machine learning, AI optimization, network security research, and support for ARL's eleven foundational research competencies. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to meet specifications, identify their business type and size classification under NAICS code 541715 (with a 1,000 employee size standard), and provide detailed past performance examples through completed project descriptions. This market research initiative is specifically designed to assess capabilities within the small business community, including Small Business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, and EDWOSB enterprises. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice must be submitted by 11:59 AM Eastern Standard Time on June 26, 2025, to the designated Army contracting specialists at Aberdeen Proving Ground.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and actively encourages participation from all categories of small and disadvantaged businesses to ensure adequate competition among potential contractors. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, suggesting this may represent a new procurement requirement or a recompetition of existing services. The solicitation structure is planned as a multiple-award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract vehicle, though no specific award values, budget ranges, or contract ceiling amounts are disclosed in this preliminary market research phase. The period of performance is listed as "To Be Determined," indicating that contract duration and service timelines will be established in the forthcoming formal solicitation. The proposed solicitation number W911QX26RA001 suggests this will be a significant procurement action, with individual task orders expected to define specific technical requirements and deliverables under the overall contract framework. Performance will occur at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory facilities at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, supporting the Army's advanced research and development mission in critical defense technology areas.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
(1) Action Code : SOURCES SOUGHT
This is a Sources Sought Notice only. This is not a request for proposal, but a survey to locate potential sources. This Sources Sought does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited, nor is it a guarantee of a forthcoming solicitation or contract. It is for market research purposes only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the evaluation.
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities, and qualifications of various members of industry, to include the Small Business Community: Small Business, Section 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB-Zone), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The Government must ensure there is adequate competition among the potential pool of responsible contractors. Small business, Section 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, & EDWOSB businesses are highly encouraged to participate.
(2) Date: 12 June 2025
(3) Classification Code: AJ
(4) NAICS Code: 541715
(5) NAICS Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
(6) Contracting Office Address:
2800 Powder Mill Road
Bldg. 601
Adelphi, Maryland 20783
(7) Subject: Sources Sought for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) – Integrated Operations for High Performance Computing – Scientific, Engineering, Analysis, and Outreach Support Services
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: W911QX26RA001
(9) Sources Sought Closing Response Date: 26 June 2025
(10) Contact Point: Laurice Bocao and Nicole Hernandez, Contract Specialists
laurice.l.bocao.civ@army.mil and nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil
(11)
A. Objective:
To find sources that are qualified to meet the supplies/services as listed in section 11B. Note that the specific requirements in section C are subject to change prior to the release of any solicitation.
B. Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) – Integrated Operations for High Performance Computing – Scientific, Engineering, Analysis, and Outreach Support Services. Please refer to the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS).
C. Responses:
All interested parties should notify this office in writing, mail, fax, or e-mail within the posted date. Responses shall include:
1. To what extent each of the specifications can be met.
2. Include your type of business (i.e., commercial, academia), whether your organization is classified as a large or small business based on the 1,000 employee size standard that accompanies NAICS code 541715. If a small business, you must also list any small disadvantaged status you hold [HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), etc.].
3. Past experience/ performance through the description of completed projects.
(12) Responses to this sources sought are due no later than 11:59am eastern standard time 26 June 2025. Submissions should be emailed to Laurice Bocao, laurice.l.bocao.civ@army.mil, and Nicole Hernandez, nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil.
Questions concerning this sources sought may be directed to Laurice Bocao, laurice.l.bocao.civ@army.mil, and Nicole Hernandez, nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@army.mil. Please be advised that .zip and .exe files cannot be accepted.
(13) Place of Contract Performance:
U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005
(14) Estimated Delivery Timeframe or Period of Performance: TBD
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS C5ISR for RFI (draft) - 26RA001.pdf |
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