N6133126SNQ18 ONI Sources Sought.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought announcement from the Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) seeking information from potential contractors capable of developing and delivering evaluation-driven, mission-aligned artificial intelligence applications and systems to accelerate analyst workflows in national security areas. The announcement number is N61331-26-SN-Q18, posted on 16 March 2026 with a closing date of 31 March 2026 at 1500 CT. This is a market survey for information purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals or commitment to award a contract.
The requirement encompasses two primary areas: (1) Production and Delivery of a phased AI delivery program that includes further model development with data collection and training, establishment of model evaluation scores, development of cold-start evaluators using large-language models and heuristic rules, extension of the model to additional mission threads, creation of finalized deployment packages with documentation and labeling rubrics, alignment of outputs for production readiness with stakeholder coordination, and mission-aligned data ingestion with pipeline design and data security compliance; and (2) Support consisting of integration and testing support for government-designated platforms, training for government personnel, technical data support for all necessary drawings and documents, and repair and maintenance support. The work represents a continuation of SBIR Phase III contract FA259520D0001. The NAICS code is 541511 (Custom Computer Programming Services) with an SBA size standard of $34 million annually and PSC code DA10. Interested companies must submit responses to Ryan Hodges, Contract Specialist, at ryan.t.hodges.civ@us.navy.mil with company information including CAGE code, business size, SAM registration, DUNS number, years in business, and point of contact. Responses should not exceed 10 pages. The government reserves the right to consider 8(a) competitive or other small business set-asides based on responses received.
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SOURCES SOUGHT
ANNOUNCEMENT #: N61331-26-SN-Q18
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PPROPOSALS
Posting Date: 16 March 2026 Closing Date: 31 March 2026
The Office of Naval Intelligence (ONI) has a requirement for evaluation-driven, mission-aligned artificial intelligence (AI) applications and systems that accelerate analyst workflows in areas critical to national security.
The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement, a market survey for written information only, is to identify sources capable of providing support and expertise for this effort. The following items are expected requirements for this effort:
1. Production and Delivery
The Contractor shall provide a phased AI delivery program built around the following ONI objectives that are a continuation and further development of work performed under SBIR Phase
III FA259520D0001:
- Further model development includes data collection, model training, and preliminary validation steps to ensure the model’s foundational performance is aligned with ONI requirements. Further development shall adhere to state-of-the-art methodologies and align with mission goals.
- The Contractor shall establish a model evaluation score to be used to evaluate the initial model’s performance based on benchmarks provided by ONI.
- Develop cold-start evaluators, including tools such as large-language models as judges and heuristic rules, to provide initial assessment of the model’s performance and identify areas requiring further refinement.
- Extend the model to additional mission threads by modifying to handle new types of data, adjusting algorithms, and ensuring computability with a broader range of operational conditions.
- Finalized deployment packages, to include the full documentation and onboarding guidance for the model, allowing for seamless integration into ONI’s operational environment, as well as the comprehensive development of a labeling rubric.
- Align outputs to be production ready. This includes coordinating with stakeholders to facilitate long-term sustainment and smooth transition into operational use. Additionally, the Contractor shall provide a detailed transition roadmap outlining steps for maintenance, updates, and support post-deployment.
- Mission-aligned data ingestion, including the design and build of data pipelines, data source vetting, data validation checks, and adhering to relevant data security and privacy regulations.
2. Support
The Contractor shall provide comprehensive support to the AI delivery program built around strict production requirements. Support will be structured in progressive phases,
- Integration and testing support for AI systems to be deployed on government-designated platforms.
- Training support for government personnel in the operation and maintenance of AI systems.
- Technical data support for all necessary drawings, documents, and specifications required for the AI systems.
- Repair and maintenance support to ensure that all AI systems remain operational and effective.
NAICS Code 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services applies. SBA Size Standard is $34 million annually. PSC DA10.
Responses: Interested companies should include the following information in their responses:
1. CAGE code;
2. Name and address of firm;
3. Size of business including average annual revenue for past three years, number of employees, and type of small business (8(a), Women-Owned, HUB-Zone, Veteran- Owned, Service-Disabled- Veteran-Owned, etc.);
4. Country of ownership;
5. System for Award Management (SAM) information;
6. DUNS number, if available;
7. Number of years in business;
8. Point of contact including: name, title, phone, and email address; and
9. Small businesses shall address how they will comply with FAR 52.219-14: Limitations of subcontracting
There is no specific format or outline submittals must follow. However, summaries should be no longer than 10 pages in length.
Where to send responses: Submit responses to Ryan Hodges, Contract Specialist, via email to ryan.t.hodges.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 31 March 2026 at 1500 CT. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding their submissions. Please reference N61331-26-SN-Q18 as your email subject line.
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING
PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE
GOVERNMENT. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR PROPOSALS AND
NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO
REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING
INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, OR ANY FOLLOW-UP
INFORMATION REQUESTS. RESPONDENTS WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS
OF THE EVALUATION. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER 8(A)
COMPETITIVE OR ANY TYPE OF SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE BASED ON RESPONSES
HERETO.
This announcement closes on 31 March 2026 at 1500 CT.
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