552 SEAPORT NXG 1

NIWC Pacific is conducting a market survey to assess small business capabilities for a potential Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract focused on SATCOM systems engineering. The requirement involves providing systems engineering, test and evaluation, cybersecurity engineering, and logistics support for the Navy Multiband Terminal, International Partner Variant, Mobile Advanced Extremely High Frequency Terminal, and Global Broadcast Service. The effort is estimated for a five-year period of performance, consisting of one base year and four option years, with an estimated value between 10 million and 50 million dollars. Work will be performed primarily at contractor facilities, with approximately 20 percent conducted at NIWC Pacific in San Diego, California. This opportunity is restricted to Seaport NxG holders and is set aside for small businesses, including potential preferences for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, and WOSB entities. Key technical requirements include expertise in waveforms, routing, and interface engineering, laboratory integration for DT/IT test lifecycles, and guiding systems through the DoD Risk Management Framework to obtain Authority to Operate. A mandatory operational prerequisite is the possession of required entity and personnel security clearances to support classified work and specialized intelligence networks. Interested firms must submit a corporate description and relevant experience citations by October 13, 2026, adhering to strict formatting guidelines.