RFI Notice_ABS_28Jul26.pdf

Military Sealift Command ABS Wavesight Software Customization and Sustainment Contract Request for Information (RFI) N3220526R6113

Date: July 28, 2026

The Government invites industry to review the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and provide capability statements as requested below, as well as comments on efficient and/or economical requirements development consistent with industry best practices.

I. Disclaimer This is a request for information (RFI) for market research purposes only and your response is not an offer. This RFI does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in preparation of any submission to this RFI, or to contract for services. All documents are drafts at this time, and could change substantially if an official request for proposal is issued. Due consideration will be given to all feedback, and any feedback received may be used to revise requirements.

Responses to this RFI will be accepted via e-mail to the addresses listed below. Respondents will not be notified of the results of this evaluation; capability statements will not be returned and will not be accepted after the due date.

Pursuant to 48 C.F.R. Part 10, the Government is conducting market research to:

• Determine what sources exist that can satisfy the Government's requirements listed below

• Determine the capabilities of potential Contractors

• Determine the size and status of potential sources

• Determine the level of competition

II. Description of Requirement Military Sealift Command (MSC) is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing software customization and sustainment services for the ABS Wavesight My Digital Fleet software suite. This will be a continuation of critical services previously awarded and delivered under a prior contract. MSC has purchased ABS Wavesight software licensing agreements as an essential and enabling component of its Ashore and Afloat MyMSC Human Resources (HR) solutions, as detailed in the ABS Wavesight Performance Work Statement (PWS). The government is seeking information from qualified industry partners regarding their capabilities to perform these specialized services under these technical constraints:

- Source Code Access Restriction: MSC does not have access to the source code needed to accomplish the required customization and sustainment of the ABS Wavesight My Digital Fleet software.

- Proprietary Modification Rights: MSC does not possess any legal right to modify or authorize the modification of the proprietary ABS Wavesight source code.

- Required Vendor Authorization: Because of these source code limitations, any prospective vendor must demonstrate a verified partnership, authorized developer status, or direct licensing agreement with ABS Wavesight to legally and technically perform customization and sustainment services.

III. Instructions for Submitting Responses NOTE: Respondents are requested to title the subject line of the email transmitting their response as follows: Insert Respondent Name Response to RFI – N3220526R6113 –ABS Wavesight

Responses are limited to 5 pages (excluding cover page/letter) for capability statements and responses to questions. Responders shall include the information requested in the table below in their cover page.

Information Requested Vendor Detail Company Name:

Company Address:

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):

Cage Code:

Primary Contact:

Title:

Phone/Email:

Primary/Relevant NAICS:

Small Business? Y/N *List All Qualifying Socioeconomic Categories if a qualified Small Business:

Number of Years in Business:

Number of Employees:

Respondents are expected to address the following:

a. Restricted Source Code Experience: Describe your company's experience in providing software customization and sustainment services for proprietary software suites where source code is restricted.

b. ABS Wavesight Partnership/Authorization: Detail your direct capability, partnership status, or licensing authorization with ABS Wavesight to include supporting documentation or verification of your authorized status.

c. Past Performance & Experience: Identify successful past efforts where your company provided similar solutions. For each effort, include:

• Client/Contracting Activity Name

• Contract Number

• Contract Type (e.g., FFP, T&M)

• Period of Performance

• Total Contract Value and Dollar Value of your portion

d. Performance Work Statement (PWS) Feedback: Provide comments, suggestions, or potential improvements to the draft PWS and/or products that would result in better-defined requirements, cost savings, or efficiencies.

e. Contract Vehicles: List any Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) contracts (e.g., GSA MAS) or other Government-Wide Acquisition Contracts (GWACs) held by your company that could support this requirement.

f. Please do not submit pricing with your response.

IV. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Government will not directly disclose or distribute information received in response to this RFI.

However, the Government reserves the right to use the information provided to develop the requirements and acquisition strategy process that will be publicly released. Any such information used in this manner will be publicly disclosed. No proprietary, classified, confidential, or sensitive information should be included in your response. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary technical information in any resultant solicitation(s). The Government will not use information provided in this response for evaluation purposes.

V. DUE DATE AND TIME FOR SUBMITTING RESPONSES

Responses to this request shall be submitted using only either the Portable Document Format (PDF) or Microsoft Word via email to Monica Acosta at Monica.B.Acosta.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 03 August 2026 at 9:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, Norfolk, VA.

VI. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

a. Draft Military Sealift Command ABS Wavesight PWS mailto:Monica.B.Acosta.civ@us.navy.mil