N0001426R0001

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is seeking a contractor to provide comprehensive support for federal internship and outreach programs, including oversight of initiatives such as SEAP, NREIP, and HBCU/MI, along with the development and maintenance of a secure, high-availability website and application portal. The scope of work encompasses end-to-end program management—from marketing and application intake to participant selection, onboarding, mentorship coordination, and financial administration—with strict adherence to government requirements and performance standards. The contractor must ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC Level 2 for data security, and must implement a robust Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to meet operational benchmarks. Performance will be evaluated primarily on technical merit, particularly the program approach and staffing plan, followed by past performance and price, with a clear emphasis on best value over lowest cost. The contract, identified as N0001426R0001, is structured with a base year commencing on or around September 7, 2026, and includes four one-year option periods, with a potential six-month extension, for a total possible duration of five and a half years. The place of performance is Arlington, VA, though work may be performed remotely without requiring on-site personnel. Offerors must submit a multi-volume electronic proposal through the PIEE Solicitation Module by May 19, 2026, formatted in specific formats including Word, Excel, and PDF, with strict page limits for technical and staffing sections. All proposals must include mandatory certifications such as a Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE code, OCI attestation or mitigation plan, VETS-4212 reporting, and proof of NIST and CMMC compliance. Subcontracting plans are required under FAR 52.219-9 with a deviation, and DEI discrimination compliance under FAR 52.222-90 is enforced. Pricing is based on a not-to-exceed amount of $450,000 per year for Other Direct Costs, with labor and other service costs expected to constitute the majority of total value, though full pricing details are not disclosed. The government reserves the right to evaluate all pricing data and make awards based on superior technical capability and demonstrated past performance, with trade-offs permitted between cost and non-cost factors.