NRL Space Science Division R&D Support Services

PresolicitationSmall Business Set Aside - TotalActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for Small Business businesses
  • Work to be performed in WASHINGTON, DC
  • Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  • Advance notice of upcoming solicitation

Contract Details

Notice ID
N0017326PDS01
Opportunity Type
Presolicitation
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY
Posted Date
Monday, August 10, 2026
Response Deadline
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
PSC Code
AJ12
Set-Aside
Small Business Set Aside - Total
Place of Performance
WASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328
Status
Active

Description

This notice is a Presolicitation Notice and does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. The intent of this notice is to provide the presolicitation notice in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.101 in preparation for the anticipated release of a Request for Proposal (RFP). NRL is not seeking proposals at this time. NRL reserves the right to cancel this acquisition at any time. Solicitation no. N00173-26-R-DS01, titled Research & Development Support Services for Space Science Division is planned to be issued by 1 October 2026 and will be competed via a 100% small business set-aside competition. The solicitation will use the overall best value with tradeoff approach source selection procedures in accordance with FAR Part 15. Award is anticipated to be made

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) with a set-aside for Small Business businesses in WASHINGTON, DC. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.