01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
Mission Assurance Services (A Dept.)
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
Mission Assurance Services (A Dept.)
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
The notice describes the overall need for technical analysis and engineering support for mission assurance and dependencies (cyber and physical). However, it indicates that a DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) is attached to the Advance Notice/Sources Sought, implying the detailed scope will be developed/defined there rather than in this excerpt.
The notice indicates that orders will be issued by the contracting officer, including questions about performance under the current task order.
The notice references the existence of a “current task order” but does not describe how future work will be assigned beyond that ordering concept. Work streams/deliverables are not operationally defined in the provided text.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Only SEAPORT (SEAPORT MAC) holders are eligible for this opportunity. | Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | The Government is not requesting proposals at this time. The notice frames Industry Day one-on-one sessions as a market research activity to receive information about capabilities related to a DRAFT SOW, without solicitation of formal proposals or follow-up information that could be construed as a pre-solicitation. | Partially Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | The notice does not provide clearance/security requirements in the provided evidence. It does state constraints for Industry Day optional one-on-one session personnel: the delegations are limited to two and must be “Prime Contractor Personnel.” | Partially Confirmed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
***ONLY SEAPORT MAC HOLDERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.*** This is a combined Sources Sought/Advance Notice only. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Strategic and Computing Systems Department (A Department) has a follow-on requirement for technical analysis and engineering support for mission assurance, defense and commercial critical infrastructure, and their cyber and physical dependencies. (RFP N0017827R4405). See the attached Advance Notice/Sources Sought for additional information. NSWCDD will host an in-person Industry Day regarding the anticipated follow-on contract for Mission Assurance Services solicitation, on 29 Sept 2026 at the University of Mary Washington-Dahlgren Campus, 4224 University Drive, King George, VA 22485, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. To support market research under RFO Part 10, NSWCDD will offer optional one-on-one sessions with industry partners who request it. Requests for one-on-one sessions should be made along with interested parties’ registrations and are planned to occur from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM on 29 Sept 2026 upon the conclusion of the Industry Day Question & Answer period. In the event more requests are received than can be accommodated on the afternoon of 29 September 2026, a separate meeting date will be coordinated. Requests for optional one-on-one meetings will not be honored after the registration deadline of 5:00 PM EST 22 September 2026. Virtual one-on-one sessions will not be held. This notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government is not requesting proposals at this time. Participation in the Industry Day is voluntary and is not required in order to compete for any future solicitation. Conduct and Content of the one-on-one meeting: Purpose: The primary purpose of these sessions is for the government to receive information about a contractor's capabilities related to the DRAFT Statement of Work (SOW) attached to the Advance Notice/Sources Sought. While government personnel may ask clarifying questions during the session, they will not solicit formal proposals or ask for follow-up information that could be construed as a pre-solicitation. Government Attendance: A minimum of two government representatives (e.g., a subject matter expert and/or a program representative) will be present. The relevant Contracting Officer (PCO) and/or other Contracts Department representatives will also be present. Official Setting: All one-on-one meetings will take place in the designated meeting room. Meetings at other locations are not permitted. Session Length: 15 minutes per company (strictly enforced). Industry Delegation Limit: Maximum of two (2) representatives per company team. Classification: Unclassified. No classified discussions permitted. No Preferential Treatment: Government personnel will not offer advice, assistance, or opinions that could be interpreted as a commitment or endorsement. The discussion will remain impartial. Your questions and the Government’s answers will be sanitized and shared with all potential offerors via the PIEE Solicitation Module. Government personnel are prohibited from disclosing any non-public information, including but not limited to: Sensitive acquisition information (e.g., cost estimates, evaluation plans, proposal rankings). Information protected under the Privacy Act or Trade Secrets Act. Another contractor's proprietary information. Questions about performance under the current task order. These sessions are strictly informational. They serve as market research and do not constitute a formal solicitation or a guarantee of future contractual action. Attendance at this event is voluntary and is not a prerequisite for future contract opportunities. Registration and Scheduling Instructions: To register to attend Industry Day, please send an email by the registration deadline of 5:00 PM 22 September 2026 with the following: Subject line: “N0017827R4405 Mission Assurance Industry Day Registration” To: ann.c.cupka.civ@us.navy.mil CC: rolanda.y.wallace-taylor.civ@us.navy.mil, julie.a.mascolino.civ@us.navy.mil Company Name CAGE Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Socioeconomic Status (e.g., Large Business, Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, 8(a)), if applicable Attendee List: Full Name, Title, Email Address, Phone Number for each attendee Completed PDF Quad Chart (see Template, provided) Whether the Company requests an optional one-on-one session Names of Company’s Delegation to participate in optional one-on-one session (LIMIT 2 and must be Prime Contractor Personnel.) Registration for Industry Day Brief and one-on-one meeting time will be confirmed by return email. Primary POC: Annie Cupka, Contract Specialist Ann.c.cupka.civ@us.navy.mil 540-634-0444 Secondary POCs: Rolanda Wallace-Taylor, Contracting Officer rolanda.y.wallace-taylor.civ@us.navy.mil 540-487-2168 Julie A. Mascolino, A Department Technical Acquisition Advocate Julie.a.mascolino.civ@us.navy.mil 540-653-5398
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $585.24M across 7 fiscal years.

| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $184.90M | 1,038 | 332 |
| FY 2020 | $110.83M | 682 | 214 |
| FY 2021 | $80.20M | 462 | 154 |
| FY 2022 | $47.87M | 275 | 91 |
| FY 2023 | $54.72M | 173 | 64 |
| FY 2024 | $48.33M | 106 | 40 |
| FY 2025 | $58.39M | 120 | 39 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 7 broad matches are shown as supporting context.

| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0017822F3015 | RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. | Dec 10, 2025 | NSWC DAHLGREN | 541330 / R425 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $38.62M | 46 |
| N0017823F3011 | RMC 2021 LLC | Dec 9, 2025 | NSWC DAHLGREN | 541330 / R425 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $14.23M | 25 |
| N6893621C0031 | ORANGE LLC | Oct 1, 2024 | NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER | 541330 / R425 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $1.04M | 3 |
| 0002 | ECS FEDERAL, LLC | Mar 17, 2022 | NSWC DAHLGREN | 541330 / R425 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $5.27M | 6 |
| N0017821F3007 | SIMVENTIONS, INC. | Sep 23, 2021 | NSWC DAHLGREN | 541330 / R425 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $786.2K | 1 |
| FC44 | SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Sep 30, 2025 | NSWC CRANE | 541330 / R425 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $9.13M | 115 |
| FC01 | BOWHEAD PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS, LLC | Apr 17, 2023 | NSWC CRANE | 541330 / R425 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $729.6K | 27 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.

| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RITE-SOLUTIONS, INC. UEI VGCPMJFD1NN5 · CAGE 1PSA3 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 46 | $38.62M | Dec 10, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| RMC 2021 LLC UEI SGJHRZTPUT31 · CAGE 6RH24 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 25 | $14.23M | Dec 9, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION UEI MMLKPW9JLX64 · CAGE 6XWA8 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 115 | $9.13M | Sep 30, 2025 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| ECS FEDERAL, LLC UEI XYB4JU4PA6T4 · CAGE 1T1E5 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 6 | $5.27M | Mar 17, 2022 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| ORANGE LLC UEI Z5K6HN3BJWA7 · CAGE 7THU6 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 3 | $1.04M | Oct 1, 2024 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| SIMVENTIONS, INC. UEI LUPETBHCEU19 · CAGE 1R5Z0 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 1 | $786.2K | Sep 23, 2021 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| BOWHEAD PROFESSIONAL SOLUTIONS, LLC UEI GRZ5EJZB3JC4 · CAGE 637U4 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 27 | $729.6K | Apr 17, 2023 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.

| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full and open competition | A | 1,855 | $524.58M | 86.5% |
| Full and open after exclusion of sources | D | 560 | $67.28M | 11.1% |
| Not competed | C | 285 | -$8.75M | 1.4% |
| Not available for competition | B | 109 | $3.89M | 0.6% |
| Competed under simplified acquisition procedures | F | 30 | -$1.63M | 0.3% |
| Not competed under simplified acquisition procedures | G | 17 | -$135.8K | 0.0% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
One SAM.gov notice record was resolved for this procurement family.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N0017827R4405 Current Brief record Mission Assurance Services (A Dept.) | Sources Sought | Sep 16, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 12:00 PM GMT-0400 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
4 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
No Set aside used
Unresolved requirement fields
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12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in Mission Assurance Services (A Dept.).
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: Only SEAPORT (SEAPORT MAC) holders are eligible for this opportunity.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: The notice indicates that orders will be issued by the contracting officer, including questions about performance under the current task order.
- You can show credible past performance for NSWC DAHLGREN or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with NSWC DAHLGREN.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: Only SEAPORT (SEAPORT MAC) holders are eligible for this opportunity.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- Required solicitation attachments remain unavailable or materially change the understood scope, staffing, evaluation, or submission requirements.



