Bridge - Technology Support Services

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport awarded a sole-source Cost Plus Fixed Fee bridge contract, numbered N0025326C7002, to Saalex Corp, previously known as Network & Simulation Technologies Inc, for Technology Support Services with a total potential value of $9,932,192.50. The contract has a base period of five months running from July 30, 2026, through December 29, 2026, with an optional extension of three months from December 30, 2026, to March 29, 2027, to ensure uninterrupted support for critical Navy programs. The award was made under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and implemented via FAR 6.302-1, citing the uniqueness of the contractor’s capabilities and the absence of alternative sources capable of fulfilling the mission-critical technical requirements previously delivered by NETSIMCO. The work is to be performed primarily at Keyport, Washington, and encompasses technical support across multiple Navy departments including Test and Evaluation, Undersea Weapons, and Unmanned Systems, with responsibilities spanning software development, system lifecycle maintenance, functional enhancements, and cybersecurity engineering such as security configuration management and accreditation documentation preparation. The contract is classified under NAICS code 541513 for Computer Facilities Management Services and PSC DA01 for IT and Telecom – Business Application/Application Development Support Services. No competitive evaluation factors or line-item pricing details are provided, consistent with its sole-source nature. Funding is allocated from Operations and Maintenance, Navy; the Navy Working Capital Fund; and Shipbuilding and Conversion accounts, though specific accounting codes are not detailed. The contracting officer is K. R. Boyles, and the point of contact for inquiries is Matthew McLean. No packaging, inspection criteria, or specific quality standards beyond implied compliance with Navy and FAR regulations are outlined, and no representations or certifications from the contractor regarding size status or socioeconomic status are included in the documentation.