How to bid on B Department Operations Support for the Dept of the Navy

What the Navy is buying and why it matters

The Department of the Navy is seeking engineering services to support its B Department operations. This is a professional services opportunity for firms that can provide the necessary engineering expertise to assist the Navy's operations in Dahlgren, VA.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This solicitation was published on May 20, 2026. The deadline for responses is January 01, 2027, at 10:00 AM ET. All submissions must be received by this time.

An industry day has already taken place. The questions and answers from that event, along with the attendance list and briefing slides, are available for review.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is specifically for businesses that already hold a Seaport-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC). If your firm does not possess a Seaport-NxG contract, you are not eligible to bid on this requirement. This is a professional services contract.

How to respond

To access the full details and documents for this opportunity, you will need to go to the original source portal. Click the “View original source” link. If the first click takes you to the portal's homepage, click the link again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all the associated documents, though for some bids, this is not required.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Since this is restricted to Seaport-NxG MAC holders, ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates how your existing contract aligns with the specific engineering services requested. Highlight your past performance and capabilities relevant to B Department operations.

Carefully review the Industry Day Q&A and briefing slides. These documents often provide crucial insights into the agency's priorities and specific areas of concern. Address any points raised in the Q&A within your proposal.

Pay close attention to all instructions for submission, including formatting, page limits, and required attachments. A compliant proposal is the first step to a competitive one.