Shore Based Training, Engineering, and Development Support (SBEDS)

This government Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements for contractor support services for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division Dam Neck Activity (NSWCDD DNA). The primary objective is to modernize and sustain shore-based training systems for the U.S. Navy, Multi-National, and Multi-Agency sponsors. The scope of work encompasses various engineering disciplines, including software, hardware, systems, cybersecurity, test and evaluation, life-cycle maintenance, configuration management, lab support, C6ISR, material analysis, and training site installation, accreditation, and operations. The contractor must provide personnel, tools, equipment, and adhere to numerous military and DoD standards, instructions, and policies. Key requirements include software development in specified languages, database administration, risk management, test procedure development, and compliance with cybersecurity mandates. The SOW also details task order management, personnel qualifications, mandatory training, and procedures for travel and direct material costs, emphasizing strict adherence to government regulations and approval processes.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division issued an advance notice for the Shore Based Training, Engineering, and Development Support (SBEDS) contract, N0017826R3108. This Task Order, to be competed under SeaPort-NxG, seeks support services for requirements analysis, software and hardware engineering, systems integration, testing, cybersecurity, and life-cycle management for U.S. Navy, Multi-National, and Multi-Agency shore-based training systems. The contract is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Task Order with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods, totaling 60 months. It anticipates 772.5 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) over the full period, with 154.5 FTEs annually. Key personnel include Program/Project Managers, System Engineers, and Computer Engineers. This is a follow-on to Contract No. N0017819D7772/Task Order No. N0017823F3013 with HII Technical Solutions Corporation. Contractors must have a TOP SECRET/SCI Facility Clearance Level and SECRET safeguarding clearance, with specific personnel requiring TOP SECRET/SCI clearances. Capability statements, not exceeding 15 pages, are requested by May 29, 2026, to determine the set-aside status. An Industry Day will be held virtually on May 22, 2026.

This government file, Attachment J.6, outlines the personnel labor category qualifications for Solicitation N0017826R3108, detailing the required labor mix and experience levels for both Key and Non-Key personnel. It specifies a total number of hours for Non-Key personnel across various engineering and technical roles over a base year and four option years, totaling 1,444,800 hours without surge, and 1,589,280 with surge. Offerors can propose a different Non-Key labor mix but must justify deviations. Key personnel, including Computer Engineer III, Systems Engineer III, Program/Project Manager II, and Program/Project Manager III, have fixed hours totaling 38,400 without surge, and 42,240 with surge, and their qualifications are strictly defined. The document provides detailed experience, education, and professional development requirements for each Key personnel category, emphasizing experience with DoD/DoN programs and specific technical skills. All support is assumed to be provided at the Offeror’s facilities. Failure to comply with the specified hours will result in proposals being deemed non-responsive.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) has issued an Advance Notice/Sources Sought for Shore Based Training, Engineering, and Development Support (SBEDS) under solicitation number N0017826R3108. This Task Order, to be competed under SeaPort-NxG, seeks support services for requirements analysis, software and hardware engineering, systems integration, cybersecurity, and life-cycle management for U.S. Navy, Multi-National, and Multi-Agency shore-based training systems. The government anticipates a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Task Order with a 60-month period of performance, requiring 772.5 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) over a base year and four option years. The current incumbent is HII Technical Solutions Corporation. Contractors must have a TOP SECRET/SCI Facility Clearance Level and personnel with SECRET and TOP SECRET/SCI clearances. Capability statements, not exceeding 15 pages, are due by May 29, 2026, to determine the set-aside status. A virtual Industry Day is scheduled for May 22, 2026.