FDRMC ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA.NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Sigonella, Naples Office, is soliciting offers for FDRMC Engineering Support Services. This contract covers engineering-related support work at the Fleet Readiness, Regional Maintenance Center (FDRMC) level.
NAICS 541330 designates Engineering Services, which typically encompasses a broad range of technical consulting, planning, design, and analysis work. FDRMCs are Navy shore activities responsible for ship and submarine maintenance, modernization, and repair across multiple homeports. Engineering support to an FDRMC commonly includes structural, mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering; technical documentation; maintenance planning; and oversight of repair processes. The actual scope of services for this requirement—see the solicitation.
The place of performance is Capodichino, IT-72, a locality in the Naples area of Italy. This is consistent with NAVSUP FLC Sigonella's regional footprint, which supports U.S. naval operations across Southern Europe, Africa, and Southwest Asia.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of the Navy, NAVSUP, FLC Sigonella, Naples Office |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N6817126RN005 |
| NAICS | 541330 (Engineering Services) |
| Set-aside | No set-aside used |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM CET (UTC+1) |
| Place of performance | Capodichino, IT-72 |
Who can bid
This solicitation has no set-aside, meaning it is open to all responsible offerors regardless of business size or socioeconomic status. Both large and small businesses may compete.
Small businesses are not excluded, but they will compete directly against large engineering firms with NAVSUP or Navy maintenance experience. To be competitive, small businesses should evaluate whether they can meet any past performance, staffing, security clearance, or technical capability requirements that typically accompany FDRMC support contracts—see the solicitation.
Foreign entities and U.S. companies may bid, though performance in Italy may impose logistical considerations: facilities clearances, personnel with NATO SOFA status or local national hiring, and compliance with U.S. and Italian labor and tax regulations.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate FDRMC or Navy maintenance expertise. Evaluators heavily weight relevant past performance. Highlight contracts supporting Navy Regional Maintenance Centers, shipyards, or comparable Department of Defense engineering services. If your experience is with other military branches or federal agencies, draw explicit parallels to ship/submarine maintenance, waterfront engineering, or depot-level repair oversight.
Address the overseas performance challenge. Capodichino-based work requires practical execution in Italy. Detail your existing presence, planned partnering arrangement with an Italian firm, or ability to rapidly deploy cleared personnel. Address how you will handle visa/Status of Forces Agreement requirements, local labor law compliance, and supply chain for technical materials.
Staffing and clearances. FDRMC engineering support often requires personnel with Secret clearances or ability to obtain them. Identify your cleared workforce and any gaps in your recruitment pipeline. If the solicitation specifies particular engineering disciplines or certifications, map your proposed labor mix directly to those requirements—see the solicitation.
Compensation structure. Engineering services contracts typically use cost-plus-fixed-fee, time-and-materials, or firm-fixed-price structures depending on deliverable predictability. Examine the solicitation's contract type and ensure your pricing model aligns; justify any proposed fee or rate structures against realistic labor and overhead costs for Italy-based performance.
Small business differentiation. Without a set-aside, emphasize agility, direct principal involvement, or specialized niche expertise that larger competitors cannot match. If you are a small business with international defense experience, make that prominent.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N6817126RN005. The notice was posted October 23, 2026, and the full document contains the statement of work, evaluation criteria, and contractual terms.
Note the deadline: Responses are due November 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM Central European Time (UTC+1). Account for time zone conversion in your submission planning.
Register in SAM.gov if not already active, and verify your entity registration is current before preparing your offer.
Assess teaming needs early. Given the overseas location and potential scope of FDRMC engineering support, consider whether a prime-subcontractor or joint venture arrangement strengthens your technical and operational position.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →