N0001426R4005

The Office of Naval Research is soliciting proposals under solicitation number N0001426R4005 for comprehensive support services to the Research Protections Division (Code 343) and the Department of the Navy Human Research Protection Program. This total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 requires prime offerors to be certified as small businesses and adhere to the 50% limitations on subcontracting, ensuring that at least half of the personnel costs are incurred by the prime contractor’s own employees. The contract encompasses a five-year performance period including a base year and four option years, with all work to be performed at Arlington, Virginia, zip code 22203. The scope involves providing personal services for the full software development lifecycle of the RPITMS system using Agile Scrum methodology, including program management, system architecture, configuration management, deployment, testing, quality assurance, help desk operations, user training, and sustainment. Key deliverables include monthly performance reports, Azure DevOps utilization for sprint and backlog management, and strict adherence to ONR 343 work instructions and DON HRPP standard operating procedures, with all reporting compliant with DD 1423. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the PIEE Solicitation Module by the deadline of June 30, 2026, and are strictly limited to four volumes: Business/Administrative, Technical, Past Performance (capped at six pages), and Price (unlimited pages). All submissions must be in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat formats, with Excel pricing spreadsheets fully functional and unlocked. Key personnel must be U.S. citizens, proficient in Microsoft 365 tools, and able to demonstrate clear oral and written communication skills; resumes must indicate whether individuals are current employees or contingent hires, with contingent hires required to submit signed intent letters. Proposals must include mandatory certifications and attestations such as the VETS 4212 report, NIST SP 800-171 Basic Rating assessment, CMMC screenshot from SPRS, and an OCI attestation with mitigation plan if applicable. Pricing must comply with NTE ceilings of $100,000 per ODC CLIN (7000–7400), with labor rates exceeding $250/hour requiring written justification. The technical proposal will be evaluated on three subfactors—technical capability and approach, key personnel qualifications, and management support—with failure to meet any key personnel