Spacecraft Engineering, Software, Research and Development Services

The Naval Research Laboratory is seeking spacecraft engineering, software, research and development services through this solicitation (N00173-25-R-HH01) to support the Naval Center for Space Technology programs. The procurement covers comprehensive technical services including spacecraft and payload integration and test, real-time embedded software development, other software engineering, and program support across various spacecraft-related domains. Key requirements include providing personnel across multiple labor categories such as Project Manager, Software Engineers, Embedded Software Engineers, Integration and Test Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Technical Writers, with all proposed key personnel requiring secret security clearances and some positions needing TS/SCI clearance nominations within 60 days of award. The government will evaluate proposals based on Technical Capability (including Technical Understanding, Personnel Qualifications, and Management Capability), Past Performance, and Small Business Participation, with technical and past performance factors being significantly more important than cost in the best value source selection. The original proposal submission deadline was September 27, 2025, but Amendment 0002 extended it to September 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT, with an anticipated contract start date of December 2025.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and no incumbent contractors are identified in the documentation. The contract is structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) level-of-effort arrangement with a base year and four option years, totaling 340,000 labor hours over the five-year period. Large businesses must meet minimum subcontracting goals including 44% small business participation, 8% small disadvantaged business, 5.5% veteran-owned small business, 5.5% service-disabled veteran-owned small business, 2.5% women-owned small business, and 1% HUBZone participation. The primary place of performance is the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, with potential additional locations based on project assignments. While specific contract values are not disclosed, the solicitation includes cost spreadsheet templates indicating a multi-year research and development effort requiring extensive technical expertise and security clearance capabilities.