N66001-26-R-3507
Market Survey for Software Engineering Services - Seeking Industry Capability Statements from Seaport Small Businesses for NIWC PAC Code 532 Application Arsenal (AA) Enterprise Engineering and Lifecycle Support
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > SPAWAR > SPAWAR PACIFIC > NIWC PACIFIC
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Sources Sought/Market Survey for NIWC Pacific Code 532 "Application Arsenal" Enterprise Engineering & Lifecycle Support, restricted to SeaPort contract holders and seeking capability statements specifically from SeaPort Small Businesses.
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Trace holds SeaPort-NxG (prime vehicle access is strong), but the notice emphasizes Small Business participation and references Limitations on Subcontracting, creating a likely eligibility barrier to priming absent verified SB status under NAICS 541330.
Technical alignment appears general (software/SE&I lifecycle support) but unconfirmed without PWS details; no documented NIWC PAC past performance in the company profile to anchor a pursuit strategy.
Scope summary
- SeaPort (SeaPort-NxG) contract holder status (only SeaPort holders considered).
- Capability statement/feedback by 04 May 2026, including SeaPort contract number.
- Software engineering and enterprise engineering/lifecycle support for NIWC PAC Code 532 "Application Arsenal".
- Potential on-site performance in San Diego, CA (92152).
- If set aside for Small Business, compliance with FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting) and ability for SB prime to manage full contract/task orders.
Dimension scores
Total
- 44/100
Technical Fit
- 12/20
Requirement described as software engineering services and enterprise engineering/lifecycle support. Trace capabilities include SE&I, systems integration, software-related services (541511/541512) per company profile, but no PWS details were available to confirm a strong, differentiated fit.
Past Performance
- 7/20
Company profile lists substantial DoD programs (DISA MPE-S, USAFCENT IT/Comms, MDA SHIELD, ABMS, etc.) but no specific NIWC PAC/Navy software engineering past performance cited. Relevant but not direct.
Vehicles / Contract Access
- 10/10
The notice is for SeaPort holders only, and Trace holds Navy SeaPort-NxG as a prime vehicle (company profile). Vehicle access is fully met.
Competitive Position
- 3/15
The market survey targets SeaPort Small Businesses. With SB eligibility NAICS-dependent and not verified for 541330, Trace lacks a clear priming path and has no documented NIWC incumbency, reducing competitive position.
Risk
- 5/15
High eligibility risk due to small-business emphasis and potential SB set-aside; no PWS details; unknown clearance/labor mix; on-site San Diego presence needs validation. SeaPort access mitigates some risk but not the SB constraint.
Strategic Value
- 4/10
Could open or expand a Navy NIWC relationship, but SB-focused path likely limits Trace’s ability to prime; value is uncertain without requirement details.
Compliance
- 3/10
Vehicle requirement (SeaPort) is satisfied. However, the notice emphasizes Small Business responses and references Limitations on Subcontracting for any resultant SB set‑aside, creating a significant compliance gap unless Trace can validate SB status under NAICS 541330.
Concerns
- Potential Small Business set-aside limits Trace’s ability to prime unless SB eligibility under NAICS 541330 is verified.
- No attachments/PWS details to validate scope, certifications, or clearances.
- Unknown incumbent landscape at NIWC PAC Code 532.
- Potential need for San Diego-based staff and NIWC domain expertise.
- If pursuing as a subcontractor to an SB, LoS constraints could limit Trace’s workshare.
Teaming opportunities
- Small Business SeaPort-NxG prime partner with proven NIWC PAC Code 532 experience (if pursuing as a sub).
- San Diego-based software engineering and lifecycle support staffing presence.
- Navy/NIWC-specific credentials, toolchains, and past performance to strengthen proposal credibility.
Competitive position
- SeaPort-NxG prime vehicle holder enables rapid access if competition is full & open or mixed.
- Broad SE&I and lifecycle support experience across DoD programs can underpin enterprise software sustainment.
- Delivery infrastructure (OCC, E&I facility) supports secure engineering and integration workflows.
Bid/No bid factors
- Notice specifically seeks SeaPort Small Businesses; cites Limitations on Subcontracting for SB set-asides.
- No documents available; inability to confirm technical fit, clearances, or level of effort.
- Eligibility to prime is uncertain pending SB size validation for NAICS 541330.
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