Small Biz Set-Aside: Navy NRL $6.3M IT Support IDIQ Forecast for November

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.

In today’s uncertain budget environment, choosing the right opportunities — and bidding strategically — is critical. OST helps you compete smarter and win more.

Contact us today for expert proposal support and secure your path to success in this opportunity.

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