This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on February 18, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Top

NRL Space Science Division R&D Support Services

Closed

N0017326RDS01Federal

Submission Closed03/04/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

Active Opportunities Like This One

NAICS: 541715

New

Federal

U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Organic Industrial Base (OIB) Modernization Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Solicitation # W911PT26SC001

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) has issued solicitation W911PT26SC001, a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) authorized under the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 and DFARS Subpart 212.70. This competitive solicitation is open until September 30, 2027, and is designed to acquire innovative commercial products, technologies, and services to modernize the Army's Organic Industrial Base. The scope focuses on integrating manufacturing resources, linking legacy analogue systems with digital systems, and expanding modeling and simulation to enhance the delivery of materiel solutions. The CSO targets both traditional and non-traditional business entities, including small businesses and foreign-owned firms, provided they maintain an active System for Award Management (SAM) profile and a Unique Entity ID. The acquisition process follows a multi-phased approach consisting of a written solution brief, an optional presentation or pitch, and a final Request for Commercial Solution Proposal (CSP). Evaluation is based on responsiveness, technical merit, uniqueness, and price reasonableness. Successful responses may result in fixed-price contracts awarded under FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Procedures. Current Areas of Interest (AoIs) include advanced cannon technology, electrical infrastructure improvements at Building 120, chromium facility conversion, automated manufacturing for minor components, automated cooling tower treatments, advanced CNC vertical turning lathes, and advanced tooling for radial forging. Performance is primarily located at Watervliet Arsenal and Benet Laboratories, with a general period of performance not to exceed 12 months unless otherwise specified.

POSTED

DEADLINE

"Provide specialized piping expertise overseeing the Craft Labor/Corrosion Control subcontractor for field modifications at KSC including but not limited to fabrication and installation of piping spool pieces, piping & tubing supports, flared & welded tub

Solicitation # 80NSSC26945986Q

NASA Shared Services Center

POSTED

DEADLINE

Silviculture Growth & Yield Modelling SpecialistThe Silviculture Growth and Yield Modelling Specialist subcontract supports prime contractors on projects for the Province of British Columbia's Ministry of Forests. The selected specialist will perform advanced statistical analysis and growth and yield modelling, specifically utilizing the Mixedwood Growth Model to establish stocking standards for conifer, broadleaf, mixedwood, and successional forests. A primary objective of the role is the creation of algorithms designed to project stand attributes based on data gathered from free growing surveys. Candidates must possess advanced proficiency in statistical analysis software and extensive expertise with the Mixedwood Growth Model to successfully deliver the required projection algorithms and modelled results. This opportunity was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Mental Health Screening Tool Array DesignThis subcontract, titled Mental Health Screening Tool Array Design, involves providing clinical content and validated screening tools to prime contractors working on Illinois State Board of Education projects. The primary objective is to develop specialized tool arrays capable of identifying childhood mental health challenges related to internalizing, externalizing, and trauma. To ensure clinical efficacy and legal compliance with Public Act 104-0032, the tools must be optimized for administration in under ten minutes. The final deliverable consists of a validated set of screening tools fully integrated into the designated platform. This project is managed under the Community Residential Services Authority for the state of Illinois.

COMRESSERVAUTH586 - Community Residential Services Authority

POSTED

DEADLINE

Thermal Performance & Dielectric Testing LaboratoryThis subcontract opportunity is for a Thermal Performance and Dielectric Testing Laboratory to provide independent testing and validation services for prime contractors supporting USAF AFLCMC/WAR F-22 cooling fluid projects. The selected provider will be responsible for evaluating low-temperature viscosity, high-temperature stability, and dielectric strength utilizing specialized equipment such as viscosity meters and stability chambers. The final deliverables for this engagement include comprehensive technical test reports and performance validation data. To be eligible, the contractor must be a domestic U.S. company and hold ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation. The work is associated with NAICS code 541715 and will be performed at Wright Patterson AFB. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 3, 2026.

FA8611 Aflcmc Wauk F22

POSTED

DEADLINE

Clinical Trial Management (Phase I/II)This subcontract opportunity involves the management and execution of Phase I and Phase II clinical trials supporting US Army JPM CBRN Medical projects. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting human safety trials, collecting pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic observations, and managing biomarker or human challenge data. Key deliverables include comprehensive clinical trial reports and detailed safety findings to support the development of medical countermeasures. The project requires a partner with established Clinical Research Organization capabilities and specific experience navigating defense-related medical protocols. Performance will take place in Frederick, Maryland, under the oversight of the Department of Defense. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 18, 2026, in accordance with the solicitation posted on October 19, 2026.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Biopharmaceutical Platform Design & DevelopmentThe Biopharmaceutical Platform Design and Development subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under agency W6QK Acc-Apg, focuses on the design and technical development of prophylactic platform technologies for US Army JPM CBRN Medical projects. The scope of work involves developing mechanisms of action, selecting delivery routes, establishing formulation stability profiles, and performing comprehensive in vitro and in vivo testing to evaluate toxicology, protective efficacy, and immunogenicity. The successful contractor must possess specialized expertise in advancing Technology Readiness Levels and Manufacturing Readiness Levels for CBRN pathogens to deliver prototype candidates and detailed technical data packages. Performance for this effort is centered in Frederick, Maryland, with a response deadline set for November 18, 2026.

POSTED

DEADLINE

HERMES BAA CALL: Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine-Combined Cycle (RDRE-CC) Flight Demonstration

Solicitation # FA9300-20-S-0001-CALL-RDRE-CC

The Air Force Research Laboratory Rocket Propulsion Division is seeking innovative research and development to advance Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine-Combined Cycle propulsion systems from Technology Readiness Level 3 to TRL 6. This effort aims to culminate in a ground-launched, sounding-rocket-boosted flight demonstration to support future High-Speed Affordable Mass Munitions. The anticipated period of performance for awarded contracts is between 36 and 48 months. This is a two-step solicitation process under the HERMES Broad Agency Announcement. Step one requires the submission of a white paper by November 16, 2026, which must be limited to ten pages with an optional five-page technical appendix. Only offerors with high technical merit will be invited to step two to submit full technical and cost proposals. Due to the sensitive nature of the technology, detailed requirements are restricted to U.S. Government agencies and vetted contractors with an active Joint Certification Program registration and a valid CAGE code.

POSTED

DEADLINE

Solicitation # SN-27-0002

The Space Development Agency intends to issue a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract modification to SpaceX to maintain a satellite processing and integration facility in Santa Barbara, California. This facility is designed to accommodate up to 21 satellites and their associated dispenser hardware, providing essential services including post-transport functional testing, mechanical and electrical mating, and integrated payload stack encapsulation. The modification is expected to be awarded in December 2026 with an estimated value of 15,000,000 dollars, extending the period of performance for one year. This action is being taken under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, as SpaceX is identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. This notice is for informational purposes and is not a request for competitive proposals.

FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda

POSTED

DEADLINE

L-PBF Development of ODS Alloys for Recording Methane/Oxygen Combustion Properties

Solicitation # 80NSSC27946801Q

The NASA Shared Services Center is seeking capability statements for a project focused on the laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) development of oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS) and burn-resistant nickel-based alloys, including GRX-810, GRX-810+, and GRX-900. The scope of work involves advanced process development and parameter optimization using an EOS M280 system to achieve a relative density of 99.9 percent or higher. Key requirements include the production of test coupons and representative components, the supply of at least 600 kg of GRX-810 powder, and strict adherence to NASA-STD-6030 for mechanical validation. All deliverables must be shipped to the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. This procurement is being conducted as a commercial items or services acquisition under FAR Part 12, with NAICS code 541715. NASA intends to issue a sole source contract to North American Manufacturing Pros LLC under FAR 12.102(a); however, the agency is requesting capability statements from other interested organizations to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. Interested parties must submit their qualifications to the primary point of contact, Cara Craft, by October 22, 2026. The contract requires rigorous documentation, including real-time reporting of anomalies and full powder traceability certifications covering chemical composition and particle morphology.

NASA Shared Services Center

POSTED

DEADLINE

Prototype development for Battlefield Wound Infection Prevention and Treatment (BWI P&T) Barrier Combination

Solicitation # HT9427-26-R-E020

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity is seeking a single award for the development of a Battlefield Wound Infection Prevention and Treatment Barrier Combination prototype. This product must integrate a physical wound barrier with antimicrobial and antifungal properties to prevent the spread of organisms and systemic infections in combat scenarios. The project aims to advance technologies from a preferred Technology Readiness Level of 5 or higher to a final state of TRL 7 or 8, culminating in mandatory U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval or clearance. The scope of work includes preclinical testing, human clinical trials, and the submission of regulatory packages such as New Drug Applications or Premarket Approval Applications. This procurement is conducted under prototype Other Transaction Authority 10 U.S.C. 4022, meaning standard FAR and DFARS regulations do not apply unless expressly referenced. The estimated period of performance is 48 months, divided into three primary objectives: prototype demonstration, clinical studies and regulatory submissions, and final FDA clearance. Proposals are due by November 6, 2026, and must be submitted in three distinct volumes covering technical approach, management capability, and administrative cost and price. To be eligible, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and meet specific criteria, such as being a nontraditional defense contractor or a small business.

Defense Health Agency

POSTED

DEADLINE

Request for Information – Prophylactic Platform for Medical Countermeasures

Solicitation # W911SR27SPPFC

The Department of Defense, through the Portfolio Management Executive for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (PME CBRND) and the Accelerated Defense Pharmaceuticals (ADP) program, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) under solicitation W911SR27SPPFC. The objective is to identify capable companies that can advance the development of prophylactic medical countermeasures (MCMs) using existing platform technologies. The program focuses on progressing these countermeasures through Phase I or Phase II clinical trials, with a goal of enabling interim fielding via Expanded Access Protocols or pre-Emergency Use Authorization. The anticipated period of performance is up to four years, with work primarily conducted at the contractor's facilities. Interested respondents must provide a comprehensive capability description, including technical approach, regulatory status with the FDA, cGMP manufacturing capabilities, and a development roadmap with rough order of magnitude cost estimates. Evaluation criteria for future selections will emphasize manufacturing process capability, product safety and efficacy, past FDA experience, and the plug-and-play nature of the platform across various pathogens. Submissions must be delivered as a single searchable PDF, featuring a specific cover page and a core capability description not exceeding four pages. All non-clinical and clinical data must be SEND and CDISC compliant, and manufacturing must adhere to cGMP standards to support an Investigational New Drug application through a Biologics License Application.

W6QK Acc-Apg

POSTED

1 day ago

DEADLINE

in 29 days

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

SOW Research and Development Services for NRL Space Science Division

10 pages · sow

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 18

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineMar 4

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

03/04/2026, 06:00:00 PM UTC

Find active opportunities like this

Start your free trial to discover similar active contracts, track opportunities, and build proposals with AI assistance.

Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

Contacts

Daniel St. Denis

contact@example.gov

Brandon Zellers

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Space Science Division, Code 7600, located in Washington, D.C. hasa requirement to procure research and development support services (See attached draft SOW for full requirements).

CONTRACTOR RESPONSE FORMAT

NRL asks that interested parties, at a minimum, supply the following information via email:

Contact Information:
a) Name of Company and Point of Contact (POC)
b) Business Size/Socioeconomic Categories
c) Unique Entity ID (DUNS) and Cage Code

Technical Information:
a) List of capabilities/resources relevant to the attached draft SOW
b) Prior experience of similar scope/complexity of taskings in the attached draft SOW
c) A list of job titles and qualifications suggested for this effort
d) Does your firm have a current facility clearance?
e) Any questions/suggestions related to the draft SOW

Responses should be emailed to the Contract Specialist Daniel St. Denis @ daniel.l.stdenis.civ@us.navy.mil

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION. This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN)/Request for Information (RFI) for planning purposes only, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay forinformation solicited. Since this is a SSN/RFI, no evaluation letters and/or results will be issued to the respondents. TheGovernment is not committed to awarding a contract or issuing a solicitation pursuant to this announcement. Nosolicitation package is available at this time. No telephonic requests will be accepted.