Request for Information and Draft PWS Feedback for DICE Laboratory Sustainment and Engineering Support

NIWC Pacific is conducting market research via a Request for Information for the sustainment and engineering support of the Development, Integration, and Certification Environment (DICE) laboratory in San Diego, California. This opportunity is exclusively available to SeaPort-NxG contract holders. The government is seeking feedback on a draft Performance Work Statement and a proposed transition to a hybrid contract structure, combining Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) for core laboratory operations and Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) Level of Effort for technical and test event surge support. The anticipated period of performance is one base year with four one-year options. The scope of work includes systems engineering, cybersecurity compliance, physical plant operations, and hardware-in-the-loop integration to support major C4ISR programs such as CANES. Due to the nature of the work in secure facilities and SCIFs, a workforce with Top Secret/SCI clearances is required. Key responsibilities include managing secure cable plants, performing routine IT systems administration, and maintaining 100% asset accountability. Performance will be evaluated by the Contracting Officer's Representative based on Acceptable Quality Levels regarding facility security, cabling standards, and the timely delivery of monthly status reports and test plans. Responses are due by October 28, 2026.