Market Survey for Software Engineering Services - Seeking Industry Feedback on Draft Statement of Work (SOW) for NIWC PAC Code 532 Command and Control Systems Modernization
ID: N6600126R0034Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNIWC PACIFICSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/4015ef9324294045b7bdcb42ea54deda/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Information Warfare Command Pacific (NIWC PAC), is conducting a market survey to gather industry feedback on a draft Statement of Work (SOW) for a potential Command and Control (C2) modernization requirement, referenced as N6600126R0034. The primary objective is to modernize Naval Command and Control systems for integrated joint and coalition operations, enhancing warfighter decision-making through the integration of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence technologies. This initiative is crucial for improving operational effectiveness and ensuring compatibility within existing Navy environments, with a projected contract value between $10 million and $20 million over a five-year period. Interested parties, particularly Seaport contract holders, are encouraged to submit their feedback and capabilities by January 28, 2026, at 1600 PST, via email to Ashleigh Becker at ashleigh.n.becker.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    DRAFT SOW.pdf
    The Command and Control Program Office and Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific are seeking to modernize Naval Command and Control for future operations, integrating real-time tactical situations with AI/ML approaches. This effort aims to enhance warfighter decision-making and information gathering by maturing technologies like Global Command and Control System – Maritime and Maritime Tactical Command and Control. The project includes prototype validation, research and development, and software development using microservices, containers, and Kubernetes. Key deliverables include software for tools like the Rapid Asset Pairing Tool, Warfighting Capability Tool, and the integration of Generative AI. The initiative also involves supporting operational deployments, exercises, and ensuring software compatibility within existing Navy environments, with funding from various sponsors like OSD, NAVWAR, NIPO, and ONR.
    Special Notice for C2X.pdf
    The Naval Information Warfare Command Pacific (NIWC PAC) is seeking industry feedback on a draft Statement of Work (SOW) for a potential Command and Control (C2) modernization requirement, reference N6600126R0034. This market survey aims to gather constructive feedback and assess small business capabilities for the project, which falls under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) with a $47M size standard. The effort involves modernizing Naval C2 systems for integrated joint/coalition fires, making them deployable to various afloat and ashore sites, and enhancing warfighter decision-making through Machine Learning/Artificial Intelligence (ML/AI) approaches. The project will mature technologies, increase Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), and prepare them for transition to Programs of Record (PoR), including prototype validation, R&D, software development, and testing of advanced C2 technologies utilizing microservices and Kubernetes. The primary place of performance is NIWC PAC, San Diego, CA. The Government anticipates a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract for a five-year period (one base, four option years), valued between $10M-$20M. This is a follow-on to a C2 Experiment contract awarded to CUBRC. The Government is requesting initial questions, comments, and feedback on the SOW from both large and small businesses, and specifically firm capabilities and experience from small businesses in sections A1.1, A1.2, A1.3, and A1.6 of the SOW. Feedback will inform market research, small business capability assessment, and SOW refinement. Responses are due by January 28, 2026, at 1600 PST, via email to Ashleigh Becker, and must include a Seaport contract number.
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