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Sources Sought

Systems Engineering Support (A Dept)

Federal Sources Sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE for Virginia. Review the official description, buyer contacts, NAICS/PSC, set-aside, dates and source links.

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SolicitationN0017827SN3101
Notice typeSources Sought
PostedSeptember 16, 2026
Response deadlineSeptember 21, 2026
Place of performanceVirginia
ClassificationNAICS 541330 · PSC R425
Set-asideUnrestricted

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

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*** ONLY SEAPORT MAC HOLDERS are eligible for this opportunity. *** The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Strategic and Computing Systems Department (A Department) has a requirement for systems engineering support. See Advance Notice for additional information. A virtual Industry Day will be held on 9 April 2026 at 12:00P.M. EST. ***UPDATE (9/9/26): Contract Type - The Government contemplates award with a hybrid contract type, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF). Additionally, the Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated to a Performance Work Statement (PWS). See updated Advance Notice for details on updated capability statements, questions, and Request for Information. ***Update (9/15/26): Capability Statement due date has been extended to 1200 EST on 21 September 2026.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE NAVY
Contracting officeNSWC DAHLGREN
Office addressDAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryEmily CLIFFORDemily.a.clifford.civ@us.navy.mil540-208-9456

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Market-research stage

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Very short response window

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No socioeconomic restriction recorded

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Classification signal

NAICS 541330 · PSC R425 is the recorded classification. Use it as a screening clue, then compare the actual scope and deliverables rather than treating the code alone as proof of fit.

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Public buyer contact available

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What this opportunity record tells you

SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE. The record was posted on September 16, 2026 and currently lists September 21, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.

The listed product or service classification is NAICS 541330 · PSC R425. The set-aside field is Unrestricted. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.

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