Test & Evaluation

The contract solicitation N0018926RW0160002, issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, seeks Test and Evaluation services under a Total Small Business Set-Aside as defined by FAR 19.5, restricting eligibility to small businesses only. The work is centered on technical test and evaluation activities, with comprehensive requirements detailed in an attached Performance Work Statement not provided in the available documentation. The place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia, and all deliverables must be executed at this location. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with responses due by May 11, 2026, and is being managed by the Department of Defense under the NAICS code 541330 for Scientific Research and Development Services. The contracting office is located at 23511-3392, Norfolk, VA, with primary point of contact Kelley J. Nevelsteen and secondary contact Carlton Walton for technical inquiries, while administrative support is coordinated through Tierra Watson at the same facility. Evaluation of proposals will be based on qualitative factors including quality of past performance, timeliness of delivery and submissions, responsiveness to issues and corrective actions, and cost control, though no numerical weights or formal rating scales have been disclosed. The basis of award is not explicitly stated but appears to lean toward a trade-off approach given the emphasis on qualitative performance metrics rather than price alone. While there is no specified contract value, payment details, or invoicing system defined, compliance with federal acquisition requirements is assumed. Offerors must ensure their Unique Entity ID and small business status are properly certified, and personnel must possess any required security clearances, though specific clearance levels are not outlined. The government retains full responsibility for inspection and acceptance at the Norfolk location, based on criteria related to contract compliance, defect-free performance, and innovative contributions. No packaging, marking, or preservation requirements are specified, and no contract options, key personnel designations, or organizational conflict of interest provisions are included. Proposals must be submitted electronically or by mail to the designated contracting office address with no prescribed page limits but must include the required Past Performance Report Form.