The Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is preparing the recompete of its Security Program Support Services task order (Solicitation N0016426SNB590001), competed under the SeaPort-NxG multiple-award IDIQ. Per NAVSEA’s Long Range Acquisition Estimate, the estimated value is $50M–$100M, with the RFP forecast around September 2026 and award anticipated June 2027.
The work supports the NSWC Crane Security Division, which provides security policy and program management across the installation. Based on the draft SOW, the requirement spans a broad range of security disciplines:
- Anti-terrorism and physical security; industrial security; information and operational security (OPSEC); personnel security; communications security (COMSEC) and electronic key management; continuity of operations and emergency management; security collaboration and program management support—plus the analysis, documentation, and administrative support that underpin the Security Division’s mission
This is a Small Business Set-Aside competed among SeaPort-NxG prime MAC holders under NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services, $25.5M size standard). Because task orders are competed only among SeaPort-NxG holders, the essential first step is holding that vehicle. With the RFP forecast for around September 2026, the window to confirm eligibility and build teaming is now.
OPPORTUNITY SNAPSHOT
- Opportunity: Security Program Support Services for NSWC Crane Division
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSEA, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division
- Estimated Value: $50M–$100M
- Estimated RFP: September 2026
- Estimated Award: June 2027
- NAICS: 541330 – Engineering Services ($25.5M small business size standard)
- Contract Type: Task order under SeaPort-NxG IDIQ MAC; Cost Plus Fixed Fee
- Duration: 5-year base
- Competition: Small Business Set-Aside, competed among SeaPort-NxG prime MAC holders
- Place of Performance: Crane, Indiana (NSWC Crane Division)
WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY MATTERS
NSWC Crane is one of the Navy’s largest and most diverse warfare centers, and its Security Division safeguards the people, information, and operations behind that mission. Security Program Support Services keeps that enterprise running:
- Anti-terrorism, physical and industrial security, COMSEC, OPSEC, emergency management, and continuity of operations.
It is a stable, mission-essential requirement with a nearly decade-long history, making it an attractive recurring anchor for small businesses that can compete in this environment.
For small businesses, two gates define the pursuit: you must hold a SeaPort-NxG prime MAC to compete, and you must field cleared security professionals. With the RFP forecast for around September 2026, the runway to position is now. Competitive teams typically bring:
- A SeaPort-NxG prime MAC; cleared security specialists (anti-terrorism, physical, industrial, information, personnel, and operational security); COMSEC and electronic key management expertise; emergency management and continuity-of-operations experience; DoD/Navy security-program past performance; and the recruiting depth to staff and retain cleared personnel at the Crane, Indiana division workspace.
WHO SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY
This recompete is built for small businesses providing security program support to DoD, ideally Navy customers. Firms with experience in the following should assess their fit now:
- Anti-terrorism, physical security, and industrial security program support
- Information security, personnel security, and operational security (OPSEC)
- Communications security (COMSEC) and electronic key management
- Continuity of operations (COOP) and emergency management
- Security policy, program management, and collaboration support
- Cleared security analysts and administrative/documentation support
- Small businesses holding a SeaPort-NxG prime MAC (individually or via teaming/JVs)
HOW OST CAN HELP
With the RFP forecast for around September 2026, this recompete is in the capture window and presents the right time to confirm SeaPort-NxG eligibility, line up cleared staff and teaming and sharpen positioning against the incumbent. OST supports firms pursuing Navy and federal SeaPort-NxG opportunities with:
- Bid/No-Bid assessment: Evaluating fit against the security scope, SeaPort-NxG eligibility, and small business size status
- Capture planning: Developing win themes and positioning to compete against the SDVOSB incumbent
- Teaming strategy: Identifying complementary partners via OST’s partnering portal (200+ companies) to strengthen security coverage and cleared-staff depth
- Past performance strategy: Documenting relevant DoD/Navy security-program past performance mapped to the SOW
- Proposal development: Technical approach, staffing and clearance plans, CPFF pricing, and compliance for the SeaPort-NxG submission
With a small business set-aside and an RFP forecast for this fall, the NSWC Crane Security Program Support Services recompete is a near-term, multi-year opportunity for SeaPort-NxG small businesses with cleared security expertise. The firms that confirm eligibility, build teams, and document security past performance now will be best positioned to challenge the incumbent when the solicitation drops. If this interests you, please book a call with OST Partner and President Bill Schalik via the button below.
