Seaport - CTF Design Services Follow On
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV · Response deadline: Fri, 06 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
This is a follow-on contract for Combat Training Facility (CTF) Design Services under the Navy's SeaPort multiple-award contract vehicle. NSWC Philadelphia Division requires engineering and architectural design services to support combat training facilities. Work under SeaPort task orders typically encompasses engineering support services, technical analyses, design documentation, and related professional services for naval systems and infrastructure. CTF design services generally involve creating or modifying facilities used to prepare Navy personnel for operational environments, which may include physical training structures, simulated combat environments, and supporting infrastructure. See the solicitation for the specific scope, deliverables, and any site-specific requirements for this follow-on effort.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSEA, NSWC Philadelphia Division |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N6449826R0020 |
| NAICS | 541330 — Engineering Services |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside - Total |
| Response deadline | November 6, 2026, 5:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside entirely for small businesses. To bid, your firm must qualify as small under NAICS 541330, which carries a size standard that see the solicitation or SBA.gov for current thresholds. You do not need to be a SeaPort prime holder to respond to this solicitation; the follow-on nature indicates prior work under this requirement, but bidding is open to eligible small businesses meeting the technical and past performance criteria.
Given the NAICS code and scope, competitive bidders typically include:
- Small engineering firms with federal design experience
- Architectural and engineering (A/E) consultants with DoD facility work
- Firms holding relevant professional licenses and security clearances
See the solicitation for any mandatory qualifications, relevant experience requirements, or security clearance needs.
How to put together a competitive bid
Demonstrate CTF or comparable design experience. Emphasize completed DoD or federal training facility projects, particularly those involving simulated environments or personnel preparation infrastructure. Include quantitative outcomes where possible.
Highlight SeaPort or similar IDIQ performance. If your firm has SeaPort task order experience, feature relevant CPARS and past performance references. If not, emphasize comparable indefinite-delivery contract performance.
Assemble a qualified technical team. NAICS 541330 work requires licensed professional engineers (PEs) and potentially registered architects. Identify key personnel with demonstrable CTF, military training facility, or analogous design credentials.
Address security and operational factors. NSWC Philadelphia work may require facility access clearances, ITAR awareness, or SCIF-adjacent protocols. See the solicitation for specific requirements; proactively address your firm's readiness.
Price competitively for SeaPort labor categories. SeaPort uses established labor rates and contract mechanisms; understand where your costs position you against typical SeaPort small business competitors. Consider teaming if gaps exist in your technical qualifications or geographic reach.
Meet format requirements precisely. SeaPort solicitations often prescribe specific proposal structures—technical approach, past performance, staffing plan, and price. Noncompliant submissions are frequently rejected without evaluation.
Next steps
- Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number N6449826R0020. Review the statement of work, deliverables schedule, evaluation criteria, and any amendments.
- Note the deadline: Responses are due November 6, 2026, by 5:00 PM Eastern Time. SAM.gov submission is typically required; confirm any electronic proposal system requirements.
- Verify small business status in SAM and review any specific socioeconomic certifications requested.
- Attend any pre-proposal conferences or Q&A opportunities listed in the solicitation to clarify scope and expectations with the contracting officer.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →