The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), under the Office of Naval Research, is planning a new IDIQ contract to provide full-spectrum IT development and maintenance services for its Ocean Sciences Division. This small business set-aside contract will support the Center for Geospatial Sciences (CGS), where over 150 researchers operate nearly 700 physical and virtualized systems.
The opportunity is currently in pre-RFP status, with a forecasted release in November 2025 and award anticipated by July 2026.
Opportunity Snapshot
- Agency: Department of the Navy – NRL (Ocean Sciences Division)
- Place of Performance: Stennis Space Center, MS
- Contract Type: IDIQ – GWAC, Cost Reimbursement
- Estimated Value: $6.3 million
- Competition Type: Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 541513 – Computer Facilities Management Services
- Duration: 59 months (base)
- Solicitation Date (Estimated): November 2025
- Award Date (Estimated): July 2026
Requirements Overview
The winning team will support the CGS’s evolving IT infrastructure, including:
- Software and hardware configuration, support, and maintenance
- Cybersecurity infrastructure improvements and updates
- Management of a diverse array of devices (servers, workstations, mobile devices, firewalls, switches, printers, virtualized systems, etc.)
- Support for multiple OS environments (Windows, Mac OSX, Linux) and specialized software used in geospatial and scientific research
- Maintenance of Government-Off-The-Shelf (GOTS) applications
How OST Global Solutions Can Help
OST helps businesses compete and win IDIQ contracts like this one by delivering full-lifecycle proposal support, strategy, and compliance expertise:
Pre-RFP Planning & Readiness
- Opportunity analysis and early capture strategy
- Labor category alignment and gap identification
- Capability matrix and team development
Turnkey Proposal Development
- Proposal management and technical writing
- Cost and pricing volume support
- Past performance and staffing plan development
- Color team reviews and compliance checks
Small Business Support
- Tailored help for 541513 small businesses navigating Navy IT requirements
- Assistance building compliant teams or finding partners to round out capabilities
Let’s Position You for a Win Before the RFP Drops
Whether you’re a prime or sub, we’ll help you prepare for this opportunity ahead of the solicitation release.
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