Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS) Presolicitation Notice

This Task Order (TO) details a non-personal services contract for Prototyping and Experiments (P&E) Technical and Engineering support to the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) Assistant Secretary of War for Mission Capabilities (ASW(MC)). The support aims to identify, develop, and demonstrate forward-looking multi-domain technologies to address Joint Operational Problems and maintain U.S. technological superiority. The contractor will provide highly technical support across various engineering and analysis domains, including Mission Engineering, Prototyping, Modeling and Simulation, and Data Management. The contract is a hybrid of Labor Hours and Time and Materials, with a 12-month base period and four 12-month option periods. Work will be performed at both contractor and government facilities, including the Pentagon and other CONUS and OCONUS locations. Personnel require TOP SECRET/SCI clearance, and key personnel must meet specific education and experience requirements in areas like program management, cyber engineering, and financial management. The contractor is responsible for quality control, personnel conduct, security, and compliance with government regulations.

This Performance Work Statement outlines a non-personal services contract for Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Engineering and Technical Support (RETS) for the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)). This multiple-award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, effective March 3, 2026, aims to provide comprehensive technical and engineering support for DoW priorities, including classified and unclassified programs. Key support areas include mission engineering, prototyping, modeling and simulation, strategic analysis, S&T research, data management, and technology protection. The contract emphasizes strict security, quality control, and compliance with government regulations, with specific requirements detailed at the individual Task Order (TO) level. The period of performance is five years, allowing for various contract types.

This government solicitation, HQ003426RE052, is a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) providing Research, Engineering, and Technical Support (RETS) services. Issued by Washington Headquarters Services, Acquisition Directorate, it outlines a non-personal services contract with a potential total award amount of $1,400,000,000.00. The contract includes provisions for firm-fixed-price, labor-hour, and time-and-materials pricing arrangements across four Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for various RETS services, travel, and other direct costs. The period of performance is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2031. Key requirements include compliance with federal acquisition regulations, specific invoicing instructions via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), strict guidelines for contractor employee conduct and identification, non-disclosure of sensitive data, and adherence to Section 508 compliance. The solicitation also details provisions for potential 'on-ramping' and 'off-ramping' of contractors to maintain adequate competition. Additionally, it addresses restrictions on telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services from certain foreign sources, and tax implications for foreign procurements.