Skip to main contentPsst! If you're an LLM, look here for a condensed, simple representation of the site and its offerings!

LiveFree Webinar — Wednesday, October 28 at 2:00 PM ET

Register Free →

This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on October 31, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Research and Development for Satellite Software and Operations Support

Closed
N00173-26-R-0001Federal

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.
W6QK Acc Wva

POSTED

about 11 hours ago

DEADLINE

in 11 months
NAICS: 541715
New
Grant
Coordinating Center for National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Solicitation # RFA-DC-28-002
Solicitation RFA-DC-28-002 is a Notice of Funding Opportunity from the National Institutes of Health, specifically the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, to establish a Coordinating Center for the NIDCD National Human Ear Resource Network. This collaborative network provides human inner and middle ear tissues to researchers for basic and clinical studies aimed at advancing the treatment of auditory and vestibular disorders. The Coordinating Center is responsible for maintaining network cohesiveness through the planning of workshops, symposia, and regular meetings, providing updates to laboratories, and managing communication with the public and scientific community regarding tissue donation. The maximum project period is five years, with a budget limit of 200,000 dollars in direct costs per year. Applicants, including for-profit organizations and small businesses, must maintain active registrations in SAM, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov. Proposals are evaluated based on the significance of the proposed center and the qualifications of the investigators, with additional reviews for human subject protections, inclusion policies, and the use of vertebrate animals. Key requirements include a structured Data Management and Sharing Plan and adherence to cybersecurity guidelines, including a 48-hour incident reporting window. The application process is entirely electronic and requires several standard PHS and SF424 forms, with a response deadline of March 5, 2027.
National Institutes Of Health

POSTED

about 19 hours ago

DEADLINE

in 5 months
NAICS: 541715
New
Grant
National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Solicitation # RFA-DC-28-001
Solicitation RFA-DC-28-001 is a Notice of Funding Opportunity issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services to support the NIDCD National Human Ear Resource Network. The objective is to maintain a collaborative network of laboratories that serve as a national technological resource, providing human inner and middle ear tissues to researchers for basic and clinical studies to advance the treatment of auditory and vestibular disorders. The scope of work includes processing human temporal bones from the National Hearing and Balance Organ Donor Program, uploading images and medical data to EarBase, sharing gene-expression data via the gEAR repository, and providing technical instruction to increase the number of skilled researchers in the field. The NIDCD intends to commit 3.6 million dollars in FY 2028 to fund up to six awards, with a maximum project period of five years. Individual awards are limited to 450,000 dollars in direct costs per year, with an additional 150,000 dollars available for specific subawards. Applications are due on March 05, 2027, and November 01, 2027, with staggered start dates ranging from July 2027 to July 2028. Evaluation is based on the experience of the investigators, the adequacy of the institutional environment, and the protection of human subjects. Applicants must maintain active SAM registration and a Unique Entity Identifier, and they must provide a Data Management and Sharing Plan and a Material Transfer Agreement. Compliance with the Cybersecurity Act of 2015 is required, including the development of an incident response plan and notification of cybersecurity incidents within 48 hours of discovery.
National Institutes Of Health

POSTED

about 19 hours ago

DEADLINE

in about 1 year

AI Contract Overview

Show more

The solicitation N00173-26-R-0001 issued by the Naval Research Laboratory seeks proposals for a cost-plus-fixed-fee IDIQ contract supporting research, development, and operational support of critical satellite software systems for DoD missions. The contract encompasses development, cybersecurity, infrastructure support, and operations at NRL headquarters and the Blossom Point Tracking Facility, with work primarily performed onsite in Washington, DC. It features a five-year ordering period with a ceiling of approximately 245 million dollars, requiring detailed proposals for labor, materials, travel, and other direct costs, with specific plug numbers provided for each year and task order. The scope includes supporting software such as Neptune, VMOC, and TREx, with deliverables governed by a comprehensive Contract Data Requirements List and technical standards. The award will be based on a best-value trade-off, emphasizing technical understanding, personnel qualifications, management capability, past performance, and small business participation, rather than solely on price. Proposals must adhere to strict formatting and submission protocols, including organization into multiple volumes—cover letter, technical, past performance, small business plans, and cost data—with a 70-page limit for the technical volume and no page limits for others. All submissions are to be made electronically via DoD SAFE by November 19, 2025, with detailed instructions on file naming, formatting, and content. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including security, OCI, and proprietary data protections, with security clearances required for key personnel. Offerors must register in SAM, complete certifications, and provide accurate business size and socioeconomic data. Security requirements include SCI access, facility clearances, and adherence to security manuals. The contract emphasizes rigorous proposal organization, compliance, and security, ensuring that selected offerors demonstrate technical excellence, personnel expertise, and small business engagement to meet the complex operational needs of satellite R&D and mission support.

General Info

Contract for developing, maintaining, and securing DoD satellite software at NRL and Blossom Point.

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Washington, DC, 20375, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

7

Amendment 0001 - Base IDIQ Labor Mix and ODCs for N00173-25-R-2456

DOCX, High priority: read this first2 pages · amendment
High

Amendment 0001 to Solicitation N0017326R00010001 SF 30

PDF, High priority: read this first15 pages · amendment
High

N00173-25-R-2456 Task Order 1 Labor Mix and ODCs Amendment 0001

DOCX, High priority: read this firstmodification
High

Solicitation N00173-26-R-0001 Amendment 0001 for Blossom Point Satellite Software and Operations Support IDIQ

PDF, High priority: read this first73 pages · amendment
High

Q&A #1 for Solicitation N00173-26-R-0001 Satellite Software R&D

PDF, Low priority1 page · q-and-a
Low

Q&A #2 for Solicitation N00173-26-R-0001 Satellite Software R&D

PDF, Low priority3 pages · q-and-a
Low

N00173-26-R-0001.zip

ZIP

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Sign up to view the full breakdown with detailed analysis of each section.

Timeline

2 updates
PhaseClosed
Posted

Solicitation

Notice updated

The notice description changed.

Notice updated

The notice description changed.

Response Deadline

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

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

Show more
AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA
Contacts
Candice Tawiah
CDR Callan Walsh

Full Description

Show more

10/31/25 - Clarification to Q&A #2, Question 5. Unsanitized subcontractor pricing may be submitted by the Prime contractor to the Government. If not provided by the Prime contractor, unsanitized pricing should be submitted by subcontractors directly to the Government. The RFP remains unchanged. 


10/29/25- Q&A #2 document posted to SAM Attachments. Solicitation Amendment 0001 created and posted in SAM Attachments. RFP due date remains unchanged.


10/21/25- Q&A #1 document posted to SAM Attachments. No changes to the RFP have been made. 


Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement to develop, support, and operate software systems necessary for successful DOD satellite mission operations at NRL Headquarters and the NRL Blossom Point Tracking Facility (BPTF). The contractor shall provide support for information technology infrastructure and cybersecurity related to the development of these custom systems, enabling NRL to successfully build and operate RDT&E satellite mission operations, including DOD-owned Neptune Software, Virtual Mission Operations Center (VMOC) software, and the Transmit/Receive Enterprise (TREx) services. The scope includes Development/Security/Operations (DevSecOps) of the DOD-owned software suite of applications pursuant to the continuous operation of satellite ground systems, including service monitoring and usage tracking.


The primary place of performance will be onsite at NRL DC and the secondary place of performance will be at the Blossom Point Tracking Facility. 

More opportunities from Department Of Defense → Naval Research Laboratory

Same awarding agency

Find Active Opportunities Like This

Get AI-powered intelligence on the opportunities still open

Every page of the solicitation package shredded into a compliance breakdown

AI-powered matching based on your capabilities and past performance

Competitor and incumbent history on the requirement

Automated alerts on amendments, Q&A deadlines, and award

Miguel
Hillary
Keith Deutsch
Christine

Join 750+ contractors already using CLEATUS