Coalition Interoperability Assurance Validation Services

Solicitation N0018926Q3104 is a request for quotations for a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee task order issued by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk under the SeaPort NxG multiple award IDIQ program. The contract provides research and development and operation and maintenance support services for the Joint Staff J6, Deputy Director, Cyber and Command, Control, Communications, and Computers Integration. The primary objective is to support the Joint Staff Coalition Interoperability and Assurance Validation team in conducting unbiased, third-party mission-based analysis of warfighting functions across Department of War Combatant Commands, Services, and Agencies to improve joint and coalition interoperability and support Mission Partner Environment efforts. The procurement utilizes a two-step best-value tradeoff source selection process, where non-cost factors are weighted more heavily than cost. Eligible bidders must be SeaPort NxG Prime Contract Holders and possess a Top Secret Facility Clearance. Key personnel requirements include TS/SCI clearances with access to Special Access Programs and NATO Secret for program management and lab coordination roles. The scope of work includes program management, analyst support, and the delivery of monthly status reports, work breakdown structures, and quality control plans. Performance is monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, and the contract incorporates strict safeguarding requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information and classified data.