AOI 26-A002: Specter- Container-Native Platform for Navy Tactical and Enterprise Applications

The Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command is seeking an innovative, remote-first, container-native platform solution to serve as a standardized, enterprise-wide hosting infrastructure for modern containerized applications across its diverse portfolio of mission systems. The primary objectives include accelerating software delivery to the fleet, improving cyber resiliency through zero-trust architecture, and reducing total cost of ownership by maximizing resource utilization and automation. The solution must be capable of operating across the full spectrum of Navy environments, ranging from enterprise cloud data centers to Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent and Limited (DDIL) bandwidth tactical-edge environments. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this notice, the platform's ability to address legacy system challenges and support operational flexibility across diverse operational contexts appears to be central to the assessment. The solicitation, designated AOI 26-A002 under RCO CSO N6523626S0001, was posted on January 23, 2026, with a proposal due date of January 30, 2026, providing interested contractors with one week to submit their responses.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designation, making it open to all eligible contractors. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or specify a particular award value or budget range for this research and development effort. The work is classified under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and PSC AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development), indicating this is a substantive research and development contract rather than a straightforward procurement. While the exact timeline for contract performance and numerical details regarding platform scalability requirements are not provided in this notice, the place of performance is identified as Hanahan, South Carolina 29410. Contractors should contact the contracting office directly for detailed technical requirements, specifications, and additional procurement information not included in this announcement.