The Department of Defense, through the Naval Supply Center Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, is seeking qualified sources for a contract to provide Cyber Operational Test & Evaluation services for the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR). The procurement aims to enhance cybersecurity capabilities by requiring contractors to deliver technical and management support services, including documentation support, development of templates and tools, management of testing processes, and compliance with cybersecurity frameworks. This initiative reflects the growing emphasis on cyber defense within federal operations, with work primarily conducted at OPTEVFOR facilities in Norfolk, Virginia, and may involve weekend and holiday duties. Interested parties must submit their responses, including company information and capability statements, to Amber Bradley at amber.v.bradley.civ@us.navy.mil by 10 AM ET on June 16, 2025, as this is a sources sought notice and not a solicitation for proposals.

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The Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the technical and management support services required for the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) cybersecurity division. The contractor will provide documentation support, develop templates and tools, manage testing processes, and ensure compliance with various cybersecurity frameworks. Responsibilities include creating technical documents, managing cyber ranges, maintaining cybersecurity infrastructure, and ensuring adherence to Department of Defense (DoD) policies.

Work will primarily occur at OPTEVFOR facilities in Norfolk, VA, with potential weekend and holiday duties to meet testing demands. Employees must hold appropriate security clearances and comply with strict information protection protocols, including adherence to the Privacy Act. The contract spans a twelve-month base period with options for extensions, emphasizing the importance of maintaining qualified personnel.

The PWS establishes clear roles and qualifications for various contractor positions, such as Program Managers and Red Team Operators, ensuring alignment with Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) standards. Thorough performance oversight by the government ensures all deliverables align with quality assurance parameters. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to enhancing cybersecurity capabilities through rigorous testing and evaluation strategies, reflecting the growing emphasis on cyber defense within federal operations.

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought for information and planning purposes.  Naval Supply Center (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk’s intent of this announcement is to identify qualified and experienced sources for a contract vehicle that will provide Cyber Operational Test & Evaluation for the Operational Test and Evaluation Force (OPTEVFOR) as defined in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS). This announcement constitutes a sources sought for written information only.  This is not a solicitation announcement for proposals and a contract will not be awarded from of this announcement. This announcement is not to be construed in any way as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for the information submitted in response.

Anticipated NAICS Code

The NAICS Code for this requirement is 541519 – Other Computer Related Services and the Size Standard is $34 million.  The Government has not yet determined whether an existing strategically sourced vehicle will be used to satisfy this requirement. If it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government to utilize Seaport-NXG, the applicable NAICS code and size standard will be 541330 – Engineering Services and $25.5 million. Respondents should provide their business size in both potential NAICS.

Reponses to this Sources Sought request should reference N0018925Q0299 and shall include the following information in this format:

Company name, address, point of contact name, phone number, fax number and email address.
Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code.
If the services can be solicited from a GSA schedule, provide the GSA contract number.
If the services can be solicited from SeaPort-NXG, please provide the contract number.
Size of business - Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantage, 8(a), Hubzone, Woman-owned and/or Service Disabled Veteran-owned.
An estimated Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM).
A copy of SAM.GOV active registration. Must reflect Data Universal Numbering System, Commercial and Government Entity, and Reps/Certs.
*****A copy of Defense Security Service verification or letter from the contractor’s Corporate Officer certifying it possesses a current Top Secret Facilities Clearance.*****
Capability statement displaying the contractor’s ability to provide the services, to include past performance information. If past performance information is provided, please include only relevant past performance on the same/similar work within the last 5 years.  Please also include in past performance information the contract numbers, dollar value, and period of performance for each contract referenced in the response to this sources sought.
The Government is still determining the acquisition strategy and if this acquisition will be a small business set-aside, then FAR clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, applies. Note that if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses, a key factor in determining if an acquisition will be a small business set-aside is that two or more potential small business prime contractors must be capable of performing at least 50% of the effort, as defined in FAR clause 52.219-14. If it is determined that a small business set-aside is appropriate and your company anticipates submitting a proposal as the prime contractor for a small business set-aside, please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR clause 52.219-14 would be achieved, including specific details regarding teaming arrangements, and if subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of the effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large business subcontractors will be used. Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.
Include any other supporting documentation.
Comments or suggested changes to the Government's NAICS Determination
Identify conditions or issues the U.S. Government should consider or may interfere with the intention of this project.

Documentation of technical expertise must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area expertise and experience to compete for this acquisition. Standard company brochures will not be reviewed. Submissions are not to exceed fifteen (15) typewritten pages in no less than 12 font size.

Responses shall be emailed to Amber Bradley at amber.v.bradley.civ@us.navy.mil by 10AM ET on Monday, June 16, 2025. Again, this is not a Request for Proposal.  Respondents will not be notified of the results.  Please note the information within this sources sought request will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any is issued.

Attachments:

Attachment I – Draft Performance Work Statement

NOTE: Proprietary information should be clearly marked. The requested information is for planning and market research purposes only and will not be publicly released. Again, this is not a request for a proposal.  Please note the information within this pre-solicitation synopsis will be updated and/or may change prior to an official synopsis/solicitation, if any.

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