SB Set-Aside under Seaport – Battle Watch Support Services for CNIC
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSUP.NAVSUP GLOBAL LOGISTICS SUPPORT.NAVSUP FLC NORFOLK.NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR NORFOLK · Response deadline: Mon, 12 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Navy is soliciting small business bids for Battle Watch Support Services for Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) through the SeaPort-NxG contract vehicle. This is professional engineering and technical services work typically involving operational monitoring, coordination, and emergency response support for Navy installation operations.
The 541330 NAICS code classifies this as Engineering Services work—specifically applying engineering principles to support military installation battle watches, which are centralized command centers that monitor force protection, emergency management, and operational status across Navy installations. Contractors in this space generally provide personnel who staff watch floors, analyze incoming reports, maintain situational awareness databases, and coordinate responses to incidents affecting installation readiness or security.
The requirement is being competed as a total small business set-aside under the SeaPort-NxG multiple-award contract, so only SeaPort-NxG holders that qualify as small businesses under NAICS 541330 size standards may submit proposals. See the solicitation for specific staffing levels, technical requirements, and performance period details.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0018926R3109 |
| NAICS | 541330 (Engineering Services; $23.0 million size standard) |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata (see the solicitation) |
Who can bid
This opportunity is restricted to small businesses that hold a SeaPort-NxG contract vehicle award and meet the NAICS 541330 size standard ($23.0 million in average annual receipts). The Navy has set this aside entirely for small business participation—no large business teaming or subcontracting arrangements will satisfy the prime contractor requirement.
Eligible bidders should verify their small business status in SAM.gov and confirm their SeaPort-NxG contract remains active. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSB), woman-owned small businesses (WOSB), and HUBZone firms that also qualify under the basic small business set-aside may bid; however, the metadata does not indicate any further socioeconomic preference beyond the total small business set-aside.
How to put together a competitive bid
Battle watch services proposals typically succeed on personnel qualifications, surge responsiveness, and installation security clearance infrastructure. Structure your proposal around these elements:
Personnel with active security clearances: Navy battle watch support requires Secret or TS/SCI cleared personnel. Highlight your cleared labor pool and clearance sponsorship capabilities. Name your proposed key personnel with relevant CNIC or Navy installation operations backgrounds.
24/7 operational experience: Demonstrate prior performance on continuous operations centers, military watch floors, or emergency operations centers. Use metrics—event response times, 100% watch coverage rates, zero-miss reporting compliance.
Local presence near Navy installations: While the place of performance is unspecified, battle watch contracts often require physical presence at CNIC headquarters or regional centers. Address your geographic capability and any existing Navy relationships.
Small business advantage narrative: Emphasize direct principal involvement, faster decision-making, and dedicated customer attention—factors Navy evaluators often weight for set-aside competitions.
Competitive pricing under SeaPort labor categories: SeaPort task orders are competitively priced against the vehicle's labor rates. Review your SeaPort ceiling rates and propose discounts where your cost structure permits.
Next steps
Retrieve the full solicitation from SAM.gov using solicitation number N0018926R3109 to obtain the statement of work, staffing matrix, evaluation criteria, and any amendments posted after October 6, 2026.
Confirm your SeaPort-NxG contract status and verify SAM.gov small business representation matches your bidding entity.
Note the deadline: Proposals are due October 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT—six days from the posted date. Given this compressed timeline, prioritize obtaining the solicitation immediately and assessing your ability to meet any same-day or near-term submission requirements for past performance references or representations.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →