Area of Interest (AOI) - Cyber Resource and Engineering Workforce (CREW)
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0003926RH002
- Agency
-
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- PSC
- DD01 It And Telecom - Service Delivery Support Services: Itsm, Operations Center, Project/Pm (Labor)
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) canceled the Cyber Resource and Engineering Workforce (CREW) Area of Interest on October 29, 2026, ending its solicitation for commercially sourced cyber workforce augmentation. The AOI used no set-aside and was issued under NAVWAR Commercial Solutions Opening N0003925S0001 (Notice ID N0003926RH002).
The cancelation halts Phase II pitch invitations and all further evaluation. NAVWAR attributes the decision to a program-office choice to defer the requirement, and it states that the decision does not reflect the quality or merit of any Phase I submission. Under Section VII of the AOI, the Government will not reimburse Phase I response costs.
The original AOI sought Phase I white papers for a firm-fixed-price catalog that maps Defense Cyber Workforce Framework labor categories to Technology Business Management domains, towers, and cost pools. It targeted onboarding within 10 business days using pre-cleared personnel and required solutions valid for a minimum of 18 months, with multiple awards anticipated. Amendment A1 set white paper submission for July 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE), and questions were due June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT. Both windows have closed.
Evaluation was equally weighted between the degree to which the solution meets Department of the Navy needs and technical merit and feasibility. The NAICS code is 541330, Engineering Services, and the PSC is DD01. Future opportunities will be announced on the NAVWAR Work-With-Us page and SAM.gov.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
Thank you for your interest in the Cyber Resource and Engineering Workforce (CREW) Area of Interest (AOI), Notice ID N0003926RH002, issued under the Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) N00039-25-S-0001.The Government appreciates the time, commitment, and capabilities reflected in the Phase I solution white papers submitted in response to this AOI. At this time, the Government is canceling the CREW AOI and will not proceed with Phase II pitch invitations or further evaluation activities under this requirement. This decision reflects a current program-office decision to defer the requirement and is not a reflection of the quality or merit of any individual submission. In accordance with Section VII of the AOI, the Government will not reimburse costs associated with responding to the AOI. The Government values continued participation and encourages interested parties to monitor https://www.navwar.navy.mil/Work-With-Us/ and announcements on https://www.sam.gov for upcoming industry engagements and future opportunities that may align with their capabilities. We appreciate your support and look forward to your participation in future opportunities.
Update #2 ·
This AOI has been amended. Please see the attachment titled “CREW_AOI_20260630_HQCA2026A059_A1” for more details. This is an Area of Interest (AOI) issued under Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) number N0003925S0001. Vendors interested in responding to this opportunity should first review the NAVWAR CSO N0003925S0001, which can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/a606b587755240e1a0b4f7d1e8d557bc/view. This AOI solicits white papers/solution briefs (phase 1 of CSO) from industry. This is not a formal solicitation or request for proposals.
Questions due: 25 June 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT
The Government may not address all questions received. Questions and Answers will be posted on NAVWAR CSO Website: https://www.navwar.navy.mil/Work-With-Us/Open-CSO-Calls/.
Contact information for questions and technical/submission issues: NAVWAR_2.7_CSO@us.navy.mil
For this AOI, the Government is seeking an agile, standardized, and modern approach to augment our cyber workforce with commercially sourced talent. Vendors interested in submitting a response to this AOI must submit their solution brief via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module link provided in this posting. If you have any questions regarding submission, you may contact NAVWAR_2.7_CSO@us.navy.mil.
Update #1 ·
This is an Area of Interest (AOI) issued under Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) number N0003925S0001. Vendors interested in responding to this opportunity should first review the NAVWAR CSO N0003925S0001, which can be found here: https://sam.gov/opp/a606b587755240e1a0b4f7d1e8d557bc/view. This AOI solicits white papers/solution briefs (phase 1 of CSO) from industry. This is not a formal solicitation or request for proposals.
Questions due: 25 June 2026 at 2:00 PM PDT
The Government may not address all questions received. Questions and Answers will be posted on NAVWAR CSO Website: https://www.navwar.navy.mil/Work-With-Us/Open-CSO-Calls/.
Contact information for questions and technical/submission issues: NAVWAR_2.7_CSO@us.navy.mil
For this AOI, the Government is seeking an agile, standardized, and modern approach to augment our cyber workforce with commercially sourced talent. Please see the attachment titled “CREW_AOI_20260610_HQCA-2026-A-059” for more details. Vendors interested in submitting a response to this AOI must submit their solution brief via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module link provided in this posting. If you have any questions regarding submission, you may contact NAVWAR_2.7_CSO@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| CancelationNotice_CREW_HQCA-2026-A-096_10282026.pdf | ||
| CREW_AOI_20260630_HQCA2026A059_A1.pdf | ||
| CREW_AOI_20260610_HQCA2026A059.pdf |
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