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Research and Development for Satellite Software and Operations Support
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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.
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Place of Performance
Washington, DC, 20375, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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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.
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