Over The Air Software Updates and Deployed Compatibility Management
ID: N0017825Q4200Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC DAHLGRENDAHLGREN, VA, 22448-5154, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/4618cbc942774d79b1ffdc4b5bcd80aa/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), is seeking Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) Partners with expertise in Over The Air (OTA) software updates, fleet monitoring, and hardware/software compatibility management. The objective is to identify companies capable of providing OTA software updates, monitoring deployed systems, and managing compatibility tracking, all while ensuring cybersecurity measures are in place. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational readiness and security of naval systems. Interested companies must submit a capabilities statement, management chart, and relevant past work by November 30, 2024, to Adam Lewis at adam.m.lewis16.civ@us.navy.mil. A security clearance of SECRET is required, and NSWCDD may request further discussions with selected respondents, although it does not intend to reimburse any costs incurred during this process.

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    adam.m.lewis16.civ@us.navy.mil
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