Navy SeaPort NxG: Proposal Support
We offer comprehensive proposal support for the Department of the Navy $50 billion SeaPort Next Generation (NxG) contract, designed to procure engineering and program management services for a variety of federal agencies, including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Office of Naval Research (ONR), Military Sealift Command (MSC), United States Marine Corps (USMC), Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), and Strategic Systems Programs (SSP). Our services help large and small businesses navigate the complexities of the SeaPort NxG contract, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and competitive proposals.
Contract Overview
SeaPort NxG is the Department of the Navy’s multiple award contract (MAC) vehicle for professional support services providing engineering, finance, and program management support. This contract vehicle supports the Navy Systems Commands, US Marine Corps, Military Sealift Command, and others by providing a platform on which to compete their service requirements among the most qualified industry partners.
Second rolling wave admissions to SeaPort NxG will be awarded in September 2024. If history is any indication, the third rolling wave admissions could be released in 2027.
Contract Details
- Agency: United States Department of the Navy
- Status: Rolling
- Solicitation Dates: some text
- Final RFP: April 9, 2024
- Period of Performance: 4-year base period
- Award Date: December 2024 (estimated)
- Competition Type: Unrestricted/full and open
- NAICS: 541330, $25.5M size standard
- Subcontracting Goals: SB 20% including SDB 5%, WOSB 5%, HUBZone 3%, SDVOSB 3%
- Number of Awards: Multiple awards
- Contract Value: $50B
- Proposal Due Date: July 3, 2024
Functional Areas
SeaPort NxG is the U.S. Navy’s premier contract vehicle for acquiring a broad range of engineering, technical, and program management support services. The scope of SeaPort NxG encompasses a wide array of functional areas, including systems engineering, software development, research and development, logistics support, and financial management, among others. Designed to meet the evolving needs of the Navy and Marine Corps, SeaPort NxG enables rapid acquisition and integration of cutting-edge solutions that enhance mission readiness and operational effectiveness across the entire naval enterprise.
Engineering Services:
- Engineering, System Engineering, and Safety and Process Engineering Support
- Software Engineering, Development, Programming, and Network Support
- In-Service Engineering, Fleet Introduction, Installation and Checkout and Provisioning Support
- Measurement Facilities, Range, and Instrumentation Support
- Interoperability, Test and Evaluation, Trials Support
- Research and Development Support
- Modeling, Simulation, Stimulation, and Analysis Support
- Prototyping, Pre-Production, Model-Making, and Fabrication Support
- System Design Documentation and Technical Data Support
- Reliability, Maintainability, and Availability (RM&A) Support
- Inactivation and Disposal Support
- Biochemical Engineering Support
Program Management Services:
- Financial Analysis and Budget Support
- Quality Assurance (QA) Support
- Functional and Direct Programmatic Administrative Support
- Professional Development and Training Support
- Analytical and Organizational Assessment Support
- Database Administrators
- Public Affairs and Multimedia Support
- Logistics Support
- Configuration Management (CM) Support
- Information System (IS) Development, Information Assurance (IA), and Information Technology (IT) Support
- Computer Systems Analysts
Proposal Requirements
Submitting a successful proposal for the SeaPort NxG requires meticulous attention to detail and thorough preparation. Though the proposal requirements are minimal, each item is critical to a successful proposal:
- System for Award Management (SAM) certifications
- Pre-award accounting system questionnaire
- Contractor information spreadsheet
- Technical proposal and supporting documentation
The technical proposal, which has a 5-page limit, must contain at least one, but not more than three, references describing experience not more than 10 years old, in only one of the 23 functional area subcategories. Each reference must demonstrate how it is directly applicable to the Navy.
Large businesses are required to submit a small business plan. This plan has no page limit but should concisely detail how 20% of total planned dollars will be allocated to small businesses through meaningful work.
Past performance references are not required or desired.
Offerors must register and submit their SeaPort NxG proposal to the government through the SeaPort portal to be awarded a SeaPort NxG MAC contract.
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluations will result in an acceptable/unacceptable rating determination which begins with the Government validating that all required attachments are signed and all proposal items are received. Following validation of receipt of all proposal items, the Government will review the technical proposal for a detailed description of one sub-category experience that spanned at least 10 years and is directly applicable to the Navy.
Summit Strategy Services
Understanding and Analysis:
We analyze the final RFP to provide a clear understanding and insights.
Scoring Systems:
Our experts explain the scoring system and offer strategic tips to maximize your score.
Proposal Planning:
We assist with compliance matrix creation, proposal initialization, proposal outlining, template development, and detailed planning to ensure a well-structured and compliant proposal.
Full Proposal Development:
Our dedicated proposal managers, along with supplementary resources such as writers, graphic designers, and desktop publishers, work to develop a top-notch, high-scoring proposal. We will also actively monitor for RFP amendments and Q+A releases and adjust your strategy as needed.
Reviewing and Auditing:
We conduct thorough reviews, including compliance, color reviews, and QC checks, to optimize your proposal and enhance its competitiveness.
Responding to Seaport NxG Task Orders:
Once you’ve been awarded a spot on Seaport NxG, our team supports you in responding to task orders by meticulously reviewing the requirements, developing a compliance matrix, and creating compelling content that addresses the specific needs and criteria outlined in the task order request package (TORP). We coordinate the entire process, from initial response strategy to final submission, ensuring timely and accurate delivery. Additionally, we provide post-submission debriefs and lessons learned to continuously improve your task order responses.
Success Stories
Hear from our satisfied clients who have benefited from our expert proposal support and secured significant federal contracts.
Game-Changing Win
"Partnering with Summit Strategy was a crucial strategic decision for us. Their extensive experience in assisting companies like ours pursue large, complex opportunities was instrumental in managing our team and the phased approach for this proposal effort. Winning this contract is incredibly impactful for our small firm, serving as a launch pad to pursue similar large contract opportunities. We look forward to relying on Summit for all our future proposal efforts, big or small, as our go-to proposal management team."
- CEO,
GovCon IT Consulting Firm
Elite Team
"It has been wonderful partnering with Summit Strategy. I highly recommend this elite team to any organization looking to take your performance to the next level.”
- Chief Growth Officer,
GovCon Intelligence + Security Solutions Firm
Exceeded Expectations
“My previous experiences with companies that do this type of work led me to have very low expectations, and you blew us out of the water! Everyone assigned to the [proposal] was professional, calm, helpful, thorough, and a pleasure to work with. You provided expertise and guidance to us throughout, and we really appreciated all you and your staff did. Thank you!
- Director of Contracts,
GovCon IT Consulting Firm
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