Expeditionary Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services
ID: N0018926Q0031Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-3392, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/583805781acc4b5db192953f15e79d7d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking qualified sources for Expeditionary Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services. The procurement aims to provide comprehensive technical and analytical support for U.S. Navy Undersea Warfare systems, including tasks such as test design, execution, data management, and reporting, as outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement. This support is crucial for evaluating various Expeditionary Warfare systems and ensuring effective operational readiness. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and capability statements, to Sarah Celestin at sarah.n.celestin@civ.navy.mil by 10 AM ET on January 12, 2025. Note that this is a sources sought notice and not a request for proposals.

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    Sarah Celestin
    sarah.n.celestin@civ.navy.mil
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    PWS Edited 1-5-26- Draft Marks.pdf
    This Performance Work Statement outlines the requirement for analytical operational test and evaluation (OT&E) support services for the Expeditionary Warfare Division (Code 80) at OPTEVFOR Norfolk, VA. The contractor will provide technical and analytical support for US Navy Undersea Warfare systems, covering documentation review, test design, execution, data management, planning, operations, analysis, reporting, modeling and simulation, and program management. The scope includes testing various Expeditionary Warfare systems and providing timely evaluations. Key tasks involve Mission Based Test Design, Test Planning, Modeling and Simulation Support, Test Execution, Post-Test Iterative Process and Reporting, and Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert support. The work will primarily be performed at OPTEVFOR Norfolk, VA, with potential CONUS and OCONUS travel. Deliverables include test and evaluation documents, trip reports, and monthly financial and status reports. Personnel must be U.S. citizens, proficient in technical writing and MS-Office, and meet specific experience and training requirements for roles like Program Manager and Senior Warfare Systems T&E Specialist.
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