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Notification of Intent for Battlespace Modeling and Simulation (BMS) Engineering Services

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air DivisionView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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St James, MD, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division
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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division
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Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA
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Below are revised key milestones for the anticipated procurement related to NAWCAD Battlespace Modeling and Simulation Engineering Services Notification of Intent/Sources Sought Notice ID: N00421-25-RFPREQ-54000MA-0059. Please note that these are projected dates and are subject to change.


Key Milestones                                                 Projected Dates


Draft RFP Release                                               FY26 QTR 4


Final RFP Release                                               FY27 QTR 1


Proposal(s) Due                                                   FY27 QTR 2


Contract Award                                                    FY28 QTR 1


Contract Ordering Period Begins                  FY28 QTR 2

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