RADIAC AND RADCON PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER · Response deadline: Mon, 19 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Surface Warfare Center is seeking professional support services for its RADIAC (Radiation Detection, Indication, and Computation) and RADCON (Radiological Control) programs. These programs involve radiation detection instrumentation, radiological survey equipment, and the operational controls used to manage radiation safety in naval environments. This type of work typically encompasses engineering analysis, technical consulting, program management, and lifecycle support for specialized radiation detection and control systems used aboard surface ships and in shore facilities.
Key facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Naval Surface Warfare Center (NAVSEA) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N6426726R3014 |
| NAICS | 541330 — Engineering Services |
| Set-aside | None (unrestricted) |
| Response deadline | October 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM PT |
| Place of performance | see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This solicitation is unrestricted — any responsible bidder, including large businesses and small businesses, may compete. The NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) has a Small Business Administration size standard of $25.5 million in average annual receipts; firms at or below this threshold qualify as small for this procurement.
Given the specialized nature of RADIAC/RADCON work, likely bidders include:
- Defense engineering contractors with naval radiation detection experience
- Firms holding Department of Energy or Nuclear Regulatory Commission radiological qualifications
- Small engineering consultancies with maritime/nuclear electronics expertise
- Joint ventures or mentor-protégé pairings combining radiation physics knowledge with naval program familiarity
No small business set-aside applies, so small businesses will compete directly against larger, established defense contractors with existing NAVSEA relationships.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate domain expertise. RADIAC and RADCON programs require deep knowledge of military radiation detection standards, shipboard electromagnetic compatibility, and naval maintenance protocols. Highlight personnel with prior NAVSEA, NRDL (Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory), or fleet radiological support experience.
Emphasize security readiness. Radiological control work often touches classified shipboard systems and nuclear-related technologies. Confirm your facility clearance status and ability to process personnel security clearances. see the solicitation for specific security requirements.
Address lifecycle support capabilities. NAVSEA typically values total ownership cost approaches — design, prototyping, testing, production support, and obsolescence management. Structure your technical approach around integrated product support.
Validate past performance. Source selection for engineering services weighs heavily on relevant contract performance. Prepare detailed accounts of comparable DOD radiological or shipboard instrumentation contracts, with measurable outcomes.
Price strategically against large competitors. As an unrestricted competition, small businesses should consider where they offer efficiency advantages — lower overhead rates, specialized niche expertise, or agile response times — without compromising technical credibility.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N6426726R3014
- Note the firm deadline: October 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time — just four days after posting, suggesting this may be a reissue or follow-on with limited response time
- Review the Statement of Work for specific task areas, deliverables, and any classified processing requirements
- Confirm your SAM.gov registration and any required NAVSEA contractor qualifications are current
View the official notice on SAM.gov →