Undersea Warfare Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services
ID: N0018926Q0029Type: 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/ad9a4c2968914ffd8865d37e6ee1a825/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking qualified sources to provide Analytical Operational Test and Evaluation Support Services for the Undersea Warfare Division 40. The procurement aims to identify contractors capable of delivering technical and analytical assistance in defining, conducting, and analyzing operational test and evaluation (OT&E) for various US Navy Undersea Warfare systems, including submarines, torpedoes, and unmanned underwater vehicles. This opportunity is critical for ensuring the effectiveness and reliability of undersea warfare capabilities, with work primarily performed at OPTEVFOR in Norfolk, VA, and potential travel requirements. Interested parties must submit their responses, including detailed qualifications and past performance information, to Amber Bradley at amber.v.bradley.civ@us.navy.mil by 10 AM ET on January 12, 2026. This announcement is a Sources Sought notice and not a solicitation for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amber Bradley
    (771) 229-3567
    amber.v.bradley.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Draft PWS.pdf
    The Performance Work Statement outlines the need for analytical operational test and evaluation (OT&E) support services for Undersea Warfare (Code 40) at OPTEVFOR Norfolk, VA. The contractor will provide technical and analytical assistance in defining, conducting, and analyzing OT&E for US Navy Undersea Warfare systems. This includes documentation review, test design, execution, data management, and reporting. The USW Division tests various undersea warfare systems, including submarines, torpedoes, and unmanned underwater vehicles. The work will primarily be performed at OPTEVFOR in Norfolk, VA, with potential for CONUS and OCONUS travel. The document details specific tasks such as Mission Based Test Design, Test Planning, Modeling and Simulation Support, Test Execution, Post-Test Iterative Process and Reporting, and Cybersecurity SME support. It also specifies deliverables, minimum personnel requirements, and government labor categories with associated qualifications for roles like Program Manager, Test and Evaluation Manager, Engineer, Analyst, Cyber Security SME, and Data Engineer.
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