This is a sources sought announcement for logistics and technical support services for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eight (EODMU8) and EODMU8 Detachment Europe, located at Naval Station Rota, Spain. The contractor will be responsible for the management, accountability, and maintenance oversight of arms, ammunition, and explosives (AAE) and combat weapons systems (CWS). Key requirements include extensive knowledge in logistics support services, management of the full lifecycle of AAE and CWS assets, oversight of maintenance programs, and adherence to various Navy and DoD manuals. Contractor personnel must be US citizens, hold a secret security clearance, and complete specific training. The period of performance is a 12-month base year plus four 12-month option periods. Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to provide these services, including company information, small business status, past contract details, and customer references. Responses are due by May 28, 2026, at 12:00 local Rota, Spain time.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for proposals. It indicates a response deadline for the capabilities statement is May 28, 2026, at 12:00 local Rota, Spain time.
The bid notice mentions that the contractor shall submit monthly electronic invoices through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, as per DFARS clause ****.
The bid notice states that the Navy anticipates conducting an acquisition pursuant to FAR Part 12 and awarding a firm-fixed-price (FFP) type contract.
The contractor personnel must possess extensive knowledge in a military ordnance-related field (E7 or higher preferred), extensive knowledge in logistics support services and Navy expeditionary ordnance management, be a US citizen, hold a secret security clearance, complete formal OIS course, provide proof of certification for Lautenberg Act compliance annually, and hold current American Heart Association First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The contractor will not employ individuals identified as potential threats to health, safety, security, or the operational mission. Contractor employees must not pose a threat or risk to the security or mission of the Department of Defense or its supported activities, or the health and safety of the DoD workforce.
