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N6660426Q0209
Response Deadline
Jun 26, 2026, 6:00 PM(EDT)9 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT CONSTITUES THE ONLY NOTICE THAT WILL BE ISSUED.
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The Request for Quote (RFQ) Number is N66604-26-Q-0209. This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Disadvantaged Business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 561110; the Small Business Size Standard is $12.5 million. Offerors must be a certified Small disadvantaged business concern under the applicable NAICS Code to be eligible for award.
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price Type purchase order for the below items:
CLIN 0001: Administrative Assistant, Quantity of twelve (12) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =2080 hours per year, avg. 40 hours per week over the course of a year, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027;
CLIN 0002: Administrative Assistant, Quantity of twelve (12) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =2080 hours per year, avg. 40 hours per week over the course of a year, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027;
CLIN 0003: Administrative Assistant, Quantity of twelve (12) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =2080 hours per year, avg. 40 hours per week over the course of a year, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027;
CLIN 0004: Secretary III, Quantity of twelve (12) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =2080 hours per year, avg. 40 hours per week over the course of a year, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027;
CLIN 0005: Secretary III, Quantity of twelve (12) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =2080 hours per year, avg. 40 hours per week over the course of a year, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027;
CLIN 0006: Secretary III, Quantity of twelve (12) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =2080 hours per year, avg. 40 hours per week over the course of a year, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2026 to 30 September 2027;
CLIN 0007: Option 01 for Administrative Assistant, Quantity of nine (9) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =1560 hours, avg. 40 hours per week over the course nine months, with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2027 to 30 June 2028.
CLIN 0008: Option 02 for Administrative Assistant, Quantity of nine (9) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =1560 hours, avg. 40 hours per week over the course nine months, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2027 to 30 June 2028.
CLIN 0009: Option 03 for Administrative Assistant, Quantity of nine (9) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =1560 hours, avg. 40 hours per week over the course nine months, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2027 to 30 June 2028.
CLIN 0010: Option 04 for Secretary III, Quantity of nine (9) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =1560 hours, avg. 40 hours per week over the course nine months, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2027 to 30 June 2028.
CLIN 0011: Option 05 for Secretary III, Quantity of nine (9) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =1560 hours, avg. 40 hours per week over the course nine months, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2027 to 30 June 2028.
CLIN 0012: Option 06 for Secretary III, Quantity of nine (9) months, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) =1560 hours, avg. 40 hours per week over the course nine months, in accordance with Attachment #1 Performance Work Statement (PWS), with a Period of Performance from 01 October 2027 to 30 June 2028.
CLIN 0013: Data deliverables in accordance with RFQ Attachment #5 Contract Data Requirements List (Not Separately Priced).
Additional Requirements:
Offerors must propose with the labor rates provided above, or provide their labor mix utilizing eCraft professional labor categories for the quoted services.
Performance must comply with the requirements in Attachment #3 Performance Requirements Summary Table (PRST).
The quote submission shall include a breakdown to include the following elements of price, at a minimum:
The Government’s evaluation method is Lowest Priced, Technically Acceptable (LPTA). To be determined technically acceptable, the offeror must quote the required services and shall provide relevant information to show that they are able to meet the Government’s required technical specifications as outlined in the PWS and PRST.
In accordance with DFARS supplement rule 2019-D041 (Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements), only offerors with a summary level score of a National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 DoD Assessment, of not more than three (3) years old from the date of this combined synopsis and solicitation, posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be eligible for award. Additionally, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (self) is applicable to this purchase.
Incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the latest Federal Acquisition Circular. The following FAR clauses and provisions apply to this solicitation:
52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance.
52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.
52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.
52.209-11, Representation by corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax
52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items.
52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items.
52.217-5, Evaluation of Options.
52.222-3, Convict Labor.
52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.
52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans.
52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.
52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons.
52.223-23, Sustainable Products.
52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving.
52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment.
52.232-11, Extras.
52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management.
52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.
52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.
52.233-1, Disputes.
52.233-3, Protest after Award.
52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim.
52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications.
52.240-91, Security Prohibitions and Exclusions.
52.240-92 Security Requirements.
52.243-1, Changes-Fixed Price.
52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
52.245-1 Government Property.
52.245-9 Use and Charges.
52.249-1, Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form).
The following DFARS provisions and clauses apply to this solicitation:
252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials.
252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights
252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product.
252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls
252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information,
252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (DEVIATION 2024-O0013, Revision 1)
252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements,
252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services
252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements,
252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System
252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation
252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors
252.225-7000 Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate.
252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program.
252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors.
252.225-7013, Duty-Free Entry.
252.225-7048, Export-Controlled Items.
252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments.
252.243-7001, Pricing of Contract Modifications.
252.245-7003 Contractor Property Management System Administration.
252.245-7005 Management and Reporting of Government Property.
252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea.
The following FAR clause applies by full text:
52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 1 year of Contract award; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 21 months.
(End of clause)
The following DFARS Clause by full text apply to this solicitation:
252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance With the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements.
CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
“Controlled unclassified information” means information the Government creates or possesses, or information an entity creates or possesses for or on behalf of the Government, that a law, regulation, or Governmentwide policy requires or permits an agency to handle using safeguarding or dissemination controls (32 CFR 2002.4(h)).
“Current” means—
(1) With regard to Conditional Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status—
(i) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 2 (Self) assessments and Conditional Level 2 (certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO)) assessments, with—
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.16 and 170.17); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4); and
(ii) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 3 (Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC)) assessments, with—
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.18); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official;
(2) With regard to Final CMMC Status—
(i) Not older than 1 year for Final Level 1 (Self), with—
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.15); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official;
(ii) Not older than 3 years for Final Level 2 (Self) assessments and Final Level 2 (C3PAO) assessments, with—
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.16 and 170.17); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official; and
(iii) Not older than 3 years for Final Level 3 (DIBCAC) assessments, with—
(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.18); and
(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official; and
(3) With regard to affirmation of continuous compliance (32 CFR 170.22), not older than 1 year with no changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170.
“Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status” means the result of meeting or exceeding the minimum required score for the corresponding assessment. The potential statuses are as follows:
(1) Final Level 1 (Self).
(2) Conditional Level 2 (Self).
(3) Final Level 2 (Self).
(4) Conditional Level 2 (C3PAO).
(5) Final Level 2 (C3PAO).
(6) Conditional Level 3 (DIBCAC).
(7) Final Level 3 (DIBCAC).
“Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification unique identifier (CMMC UID)” means 10 alpha-numeric characters assigned to each CMMC assessment and reflected in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for each contractor information system.
“Federal contract information (FCI)” means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government. It does not include information provided by the Government to the public, such as on public websites, or simple transactional information, such as information necessary to process payments.
“Plan of action and milestones” means a document that identifies tasks to be accomplished. It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones, as defined in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-115 (32 CFR 170.21).
(b) Framework. The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework for assessing a contractor’s compliance with applicable information security protections (see 32 CFR part 170).
(c) Duplication. The CMMC assessments will not duplicate efforts from any other comparable DoD assessment, except for rare circumstances when a reassessment may be necessary, for example, when there are indications of issues with cybersecurity and/or compliance with CMMC requirements.
(d) Requirements. The Contractor shall—
(1)(i) Have and maintain for the duration of the contract a current CMMC status at the following CMMC level, or higher: CMMC Level 2 (Self) for all information systems used in performance of the contract, task order, or delivery order that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and
(ii) Consult 32 CFR 170.23 related to the flow down of the CMMC requirements, and flow down the correct CMMC level to subcontracts and other contractual instruments;
(2) Only process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI on contractor information systems that have a CMMC status at the CMMC level required in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause, or higher;
(3) Complete on an annual basis, and maintain as current, an affirmation, by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4), of continuous compliance with the requirements associated with the CMMC level required in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://piee.eb.mil) for each CMMC UID applicable to each of the contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the contract;
(4) Ensure all subcontractors and suppliers complete prior to subcontract award, and maintain on an annual basis, an affirmation, by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4), of continuous compliance with the requirements associated with the CMMC level required for the subcontract or other contractual instrument for each of the subcontractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the subcontract; and
(5) If the Contractor has a CMMC Status of Conditional, successfully close out a valid plan of action and milestones (32 CFR 170.21) to achieve a CMMC Status of Final.
(e) Reporting. The Contractor shall—
(1) Submit to the Contracting Officer—
(i) The CMMC UID(s) issued by SPRS for contractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract; and
(ii) Any changes in the CMMC UIDs generated in SPRS throughout the life of the contract, task order, or delivery order, if applicable;
(2) Enter into SPRS the results of a current self-assessment for each CMMC UID, not covered by a C3PAO assessment or DIBCAC assessment, applicable to each of the contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the contract; and
(3) Complete in SPRS on an annual basis and maintain as current an affirmation of continuous compliance by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4) for each self-assessment, C3PAO assessment, or DIBCAC assessment required under the contract in SPRS.
(f) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall—
(1) Insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph ( f) and excluding paragraph (e)(1), in subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including those for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services, excluding commercially available off-the-shelf items , if the subcontract or other contractual instrument will contain a requirement to process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and
(2) Prior to awarding a subcontract or other contractual instrument, ensure that the subcontractor has a current CMMC certificate or current CMMC status at the CMMC level that is appropriate for the information that is being flowed down to the subcontractor based on the requirements at 32 CFR 170.23.
Full text of incorporated FAR/DFARS clauses and provisions are available at www.acquisition.gov/far
The method of payment is via Electronic Payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). In accordance with DFAR Clause 252.211-7003, the contractor shall provide a unique item identifier (UID) for all delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000.00 or more.
This solicitation requires registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award, pursuant to applicable regulations and guidelines. Registration information can be found at www.sam.gov
The quote shall include price, delivery terms, and the following additional information with submission: point of contact (including phone number and email address), contractor cage code, and contractor Unique Entity Identification (UEID). A quote received after the closing date and time specified may be ineligible for award.
The quote may be submitted via email to the email address below and must be received on or before Friday, 26 June 2026 at 1400 eastern time. Offers received after the closing date are late and may not be considered for award. For information on this acquisition, contact Franklin Patton at franklin.k.patton2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Attachments
DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE NAVY
NAVSEA
NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER
NUWC DIV NEWPORT
NUWC DIV NEWPORT
1176 HOWELL ST
NEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703
NAICS
Office Administrative Services
PSC
SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)