Electronic Armor Support

This government solicitation, N0017826QC603, is for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) for Electronic Armor SW Support for the NSWC Dahlgren. The solicitation includes a schedule of supplies and services, detailing various quantities of EA Packager, EA-OS Execution Enabler with Boot Shield, EA-OS Execution Enabler - Specialized, and Level 4, 3, 1, and 0 Services Packages, along with Travel CLINs, with options extending through CY2030. All pricing arrangements are Firm Fixed Price. Key clauses incorporate DFARS 252.204-7012 for enhanced security controls, mandating System Security Plan (SSP) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) reviews, and NIST 800-171 compliance, including multi-factor authentication, least privilege, and remote access monitoring. The contractor must also adhere to cyber incident response protocols, engaging with NCIS for outreach and monitoring. Commercial Supplier Agreements must be provided in full text, with contract terms taking precedence over conflicting provisions. Inspection and acceptance of deliverables will occur at NSWC Dahlgren, with a 15-30 calendar day window for acceptance.

This document, J&A Number: DN-26-0075, details the certifications and approvals for a Justification and Approval (J&A) document. It confirms that NSWCDD currently has no plans to compete future contracts for the types of supplies/services covered, though they will assess competition feasibility if new sources emerge. The document includes a Technical/Requirements Certification, a Legal Sufficiency Review by the NSWCDD Office of Counsel, and a Contracting Officer Certification by Amanda M. Marcella, all affirming the accuracy and completeness of the justification to the best of their knowledge and belief.

This document is a Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (DD Form 254) outlining security requirements for a contract with Nightwing for Electronic Armor (EA) Engineering Services. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) requires a Secret level facility security clearance and safeguarding for classified information. The contractor will require access to COMSEC information, Military Critical Technology and Export Control information, and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and will receive, store, and generate classified information or material. The document details specific security guidance, including adherence to the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), restrictions on releasing export-controlled technical information, and procedures for handling COMSEC and CUI. It also specifies requirements for Automated Information Systems (AIS), use of the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC), COMSEC accounts, TEMPEST, Operations Security (OPSEC), and use of the Defense Courier Service. The contract emphasizes the contractor's responsibility to comply with security regulations, limit personnel clearances, and seek approval for public release of information. Additional security requirements for OPSEC are also outlined.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) requires continued Electronic Armor (EA) software support and licensing. This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the necessary engineering services, software licenses (EA Packager, EA-OS Execution Enabler with Boot Shield, EA-OS Execution Enabler – Specialized), and associated maintenance for a 12-month base period. The document also details optional line items for future years (2027-2030), including additional licenses, maintenance, and various service packages (Level 0, 1, 3). Key requirements include contractor-provided personal protective equipment, coordination with a technical point of contact, and data deliverables. Security provisions mandate a SECRET facility clearance, safeguarding government information, adherence to security manuals, and strict protocols for electronic spillages. Contractor personnel must complete annual privacy training and government-sponsored Operations Security (OPSEC) training. One contractor employee needs a current SECRET clearance at contract award, with all security requirements outlined in the DD254.

A memorandum from March 16, 2026, recommends acquiring Electronic Armor (EA) software support and engineering services from Nightwing through other than full and open competition for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The procurement, identified as 0311-01 - Electronic Armor (EA) Software (SW) Support Package, is necessary to continue support for the EA Operating System (OS) and is mandated by the Secretary of War. The base period is 12 months, followed by four optional 12-month periods extending to 2030. The estimated cost for FY26-FY30 will be covered by Annual Operations and Maintenance, Navy (OMN) funds. Market research indicates that Nightwing's proprietary data limits competition, as there are no known alternatives. Failure to procure this software would lead to significant unbudgeted costs and delays due to duplication of efforts. The government anticipates a transfer of knowledge by 2030, potentially leading to a full and open competition analysis for alternative technologies if the directed solution is no longer required.

DI-SESS-80776B is a Data Item Description (DID) outlining the format, content, and intended use for a Technical Data Package (TDP). A TDP provides the authoritative technical description of an item, essential for its acquisition, production, inspection, engineering, and logistics. It defines design, configuration, performance, and procedures, encompassing elements like models, drawings, specifications, and software documentation. This DID mandates that deliverable TDP elements adhere to either the Government's specified format via a TDP Option Selection Worksheet or a contractor's format. The content must include one or more engineering design data types (conceptual, developmental, product, commercial, SIE, ST), specifications, software documentation, special packaging instructions, and quality assurance provisions, all in accordance with MIL-STD-31000B.

This document outlines the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for

This government file outlines the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) for

The GFP Attachment provides details for a federal government requisition of Apricorn 500GB Aegis Fortress L3 Encrypted Portable SSD hard drives. Identified by pre-stage identifier 1012498, the requisition is for 20 units, each costing $286.99, totaling $5,739.80. These items are classified as equipment, are serially managed, and are designated for return property usage within the Navy ERP system. The attachment outlines the item's name, description, NSN, CAGE Code, part number, and model number, indicating their use as-is and upgradable status. This document is likely part of a federal procurement process, detailing specific provisions for secure portable storage devices.

The Briefing Material (DI-MGMT-81605) provides guidelines for preparing formal or informal briefings for the government. This data item is generated by a specific contract work task. The content of the briefing material must address areas of the contractual effort identified by the government on the DD Form 1423, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). The format for the briefing material can be in the contractor's format unless otherwise specified by the DD Form 1423 or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). This document ensures that all necessary information is provided for government briefings in a structured manner.