R425 - OPTEVFOR/VX-1 Technical and Analytical Support Services

Solicitation N0018926RW023 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business set-aside for a Firm-Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to provide technical and analytical support services for the Operational Test and Evaluation Force and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron ONE. The scope of work involves specialized professional experience in developmental or operational test and evaluation, aircraft weapons systems tactics evaluation, and complex database management, utilizing tools such as Matlab and Excel. The contract has a total maximum ceiling of 26,281,293.38 dollars, with a period of performance extending from October 30, 2026, through April 29, 2032, comprising a base year, four option years, and a six-month ordering period. Work is primarily performed at NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, with inspection and acceptance occurring at both Patuxent River and Norfolk, Virginia. The award process utilizes a Tradeoff Source Selection method divided into two phases. Phase I requires an acceptable rating for facility clearance, which must be at the Top Secret level. Phase II evaluates the technical approach, past performance, and price, with non-price factors weighted significantly higher than price, and past performance prioritized over the technical approach. Proposals must be submitted in two separate volumes by September 10, 2026. Requirements include strict adherence to page limits for technical and management approaches and the submission of a pricing spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel format. The contract also mandates compliance with the Service Contract Act wage determinations for Maryland and Virginia, as well as specific cybersecurity and information assurance training certifications.