Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS)
ID: MSW11102025Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEWASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS)WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICESWASHINGTON, DC, 203011000, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AJ13)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/73b2b611c2e5447297e9a2a32f2996c6/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Washington Headquarters Services (WHS), is seeking information from firms capable of providing Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS) as part of a Sources Sought Notice. The procurement aims to identify potential contractors who can deliver expertise in seven critical areas, including mission engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, prototyping, modeling & simulation, operations research, and data management, all vital for U.S. security initiatives. This opportunity is particularly significant as it may lead to a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract valued between $1.0 billion and $1.7 billion, with an anticipated award date in August 2026. Interested parties must submit their capability statements by December 10, 2025, and can contact Aubrey McKinney or Matthew Wetzel for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    AUBREY MCKINNEY
    aubrey.j.mckinney2.civ@mail.mil
    Matthew Wetzel
    Matthew.S.Wetzel.ctr@mail.mil
    Files
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    ATT I_ DRAFT PWS RETS IDIQ NOVEMBER 2025.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for the Office of the Undersecretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) to provide Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS). This Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract aims to cover a full spectrum of professional technical and engineering support for OUSW(R&E) and associated Department of War (DOW) mission requirements. The support is categorized into seven key areas: Mission Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering & Developmental Test and Evaluation (T&E); Prototyping, Experimentation, and Demonstration; Modeling & Simulation; Operations Research; Science and Technology (S&T) Research and Assessment; Data Management & Analysis; and Ad-Hoc Surge Support. The contract has a five-year ordering period, with potential for a 50% ceiling increase. It details contractor responsibilities for quality control, security requirements, key personnel, travel, data rights, and organizational conflict of interest, ensuring comprehensive and secure support for critical U.S. security initiatives.
    RETS Sources Sought Notice_11102025_Final.pdf
    The Department of War (DoW), Washington Headquarters Services Acquisition Directorate (WHS/AD), has issued a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for market research purposes, seeking information on firms capable of providing Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS). This is not a solicitation but aims to determine market availability, interest, and capabilities for a potential Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The estimated value ranges from $1.0B to $1.7B, with an anticipated award date of August 2026. The DoW encourages responses from all businesses, especially small businesses, to help determine the appropriate acquisition strategy. The scope of work includes mission engineering, systems engineering, software engineering, developmental T&E, prototyping, experimentation, demonstration, modeling & simulation, operations research, science and technology (S&T) research, assessment research, data management & analysis, and ad-hoc surge support. Firms must demonstrate capabilities in six critical task elements and possess or obtain Top-Secret Facility Security Clearances and personnel clearances up to TS/SCI. Capability statements are due by December 10, 2025, and should detail administrative information, technical capabilities, and subcontracting intentions.
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