Research and Development Hardware

The contract is for the provision of research and development hardware under individual task orders, targeted specifically through a partial small business set-aside under the NAICS code 332710, which pertains to other computer manufacturing. It is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division under the Department of Defense, with performance expected to occur in Indian Head, Maryland, ZIP 20640. The opportunity is open to subcontractors and requires proposals to be submitted by July 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, following a posting date of June 17, 2026. The set-aside status ensures that a portion of the contract is reserved for qualified small businesses, promoting participation from smaller industry players in defense-related R&D initiatives. The hardware delivered must align with mission-critical research and development needs for fleet delivery systems, though specific technical requirements will be defined in individual task orders issued under this master agreement.