ContractSpecial Notice

Notification for Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) Engineering Services

DEPT OF DEFENSE N00421-25-RFPREQ-54000MA-0059_NOI6
Response Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division is preparing an anticipated procurement for Battlespace Modeling and Simulation Engineering Services. The opportunity centers on responses to industry questions about the draft performance work statement for the planned requirement. Key context includes Patuxent River, Maryland as the primary place of performance, a requirement for contractor facilities within 20 miles, and government consideration of GENSER Secret laboratory space, Government Furnished Property, classified past performance up to TS/SCI, TS/SCI sponsorship, special network access, labor category and qualification changes, consultant requirements, and CMMC compliance. The government also states there is currently no requirement for Digital Engineering Ecosystem or AI/ML/RL tasking. Industry feedback may be submitted to Contract Specialist Karen Joachim at karen.v.joachim.civ@us.navy.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AC13
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
BMS_Draft PWS QandAs.pdf
PDF108 KBApr 14, 2026
AI Summary
The document, identified as N00421-25-RFPREQ-54000MA-0059_NOI5, addresses questions and answers related to a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) Engineering Services. Key concerns include the place of performance, with Patuxent River, MD, identified as the primary site, and the contractor's requirement to provide facilities within a 20-mile radius. The government intends to redefine requirements for contractor facilities, including GENSER Secret level laboratory space. Other critical areas covered are the provision of Government Furnished Property (GFP), the use of classified contracts for past performance (up to TS/SCI), security clearances (specifically TS/SCI sponsorship), access to special networks, and the potential for hybrid contract structures. The government is also considering modifications to labor categories and qualification standards and has stated it will redefine requirements for consultants and CMMC compliance. They have indicated no current requirement for Digital Engineering Ecosystem or AI/ML/RL tasking.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 14, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 28, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 18, 2062

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV

Point of Contact

Name
Karen Joachim

Place of Performance

St James, Maryland, UNITED STATES

Official Sources