Spectrum Mission Data and Information Engineering Services - Department of Defense

Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is seeking qualified vendors to provide engineering and technical services and software support equipment products specific to the Spectrum Warfare Department, the Spectrum Mission Data, and Information Engineering Division This Sources Sought synopsis is for market research purposes to identify qualified sources within the SeaPort contract vehicle. The Government is seeking to determine the availability and technical capabilities of SeaPort contract holders to perform the work described herein. All respondents must be current SeaPort prime contract holders. DISCLAIMER This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only. This is not a Request for Proposals. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract resulting from this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

BACKGROUND This requirement is currently being performed under a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract, N6893624F3003 with VSolvit LLC. Requests for additional information may be submitted via the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at http://foia.navair.navy.mil REQUIRED CAPABILITIES The Contractor shall provide the required technical expertise to rapidly design, develop, modify and sustain mission-critical Integrated Weapon Systems, Electronic Warfare Systems, Electronic Support Measures, Electronic Counter Measures, Associated Enabling Technologies, and Quick Reaction Capabilities. The Contractor shall deliver responsive engineering and technical services, while continuously seeking and implementing innovative solutions to improve system performance, reduce life-cycle costs, and enhance the warfighter's competitive advantage in a dynamic threat environment. Interested parties are invited to respond with a capability statement demonstrating their ability to perform the work described in the sections below. 2.0 Required Capabilities Respondents should provide detailed examples of their experience in the following key areas. Capability statements should not merely repeat the

requirements but should provide concrete examples of past projects, methodologies, and outcomes that demonstrate proficiency. 2.1 Quick Reaction Capabilities (QRC) and Novel Systems Respondents should demonstrate their ability to rapidly develop and field solutions in dynamic environments. Please provide examples of your experience in: Rapid Prototyping and Integration: Describe your experience designing, building, and testing QRC kits and novel system prototypes. Include examples of integrating unique subsystem components (e.g., RF, acoustic, optical sensors) and modifying sensor data fusion software. Test and Evaluation (T&E): Provide examples of developing T&E plans, CONOPS, and test reports for QRC technologies. Detail your experience characterizing system components using methods like direct RF injection and over-the-air testing. Deployment and Support: Describe your process for deploying prototypes and QRC kits to test locations or end-users, including the logistical, technical, and documentation support you provided. 2.2 Research and Analysis Respondents should demonstrate a strong capability to perform in-depth research and analysis to guide technology insertion and system design. Please provide examples of your experience in: Technology Assessment and Integration: Detail your experience performing trade studies and analysis on emerging technologies such as Big Data analytics, cloud systems, COTS/GOTS hardware/software, and Service-Oriented Architectures. Provide examples of recommendations you have made for technology insertion. Systems Analysis: Describe your experience analyzing IT-based mission information systems, including software anomaly investigation, human systems integration (HSI), and ensuring backward compatibility with legacy systems.

Requirements Management: Provide examples of your ability to develop and manage formal systems engineering documentation, such as Functional

Requirements Documents (FRDs) and

Requirements Traceability Matrices (RTMs). 2.3 Engineering Respondents should demonstrate comprehensive engineering expertise for the full life cycle of EW and mission information systems. Please provide examples of your experience in: EW Systems Software Engineering: Describe your software development capabilities, including developing to new