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This contract, titled "Advanced R&D Systems Engineering and Prototyping," involves the design, development, and testing of defense system prototypes, with a focus on systems engineering and integration throughout the research, development, testing, and evaluation lifecycle. It is a subcontract awarded by the Department of Defense through Washington Headquarters Services. The effort supports advanced research and development activities aimed at enhancing defense capabilities. The contract is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, specifically targeting small businesses within NAICS code 541330, which covers engineering services. The place of performance is Washington, with no specific state or zip code provided. This subcontract emphasizes collaboration with small business entities to contribute to the Department of Defense's innovation and technology advancement priorities.

General Info

Design, develop, and test defense system prototypes; small business subcontract for DoD innovation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of MSW04032026.

The full solicitation package (3 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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

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PostedApr 3

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Washington Headquarters Services

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Design, develop, and test defense system prototypes; perform systems engineering and integration across the RDT&E lifecycle.

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