Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Acquisition, Engineering, and Integration (CAEI) Production
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 24-RFPREQ-LSUBP00077-0002
- Agency
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Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335999 All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Hanahan, South Carolina, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, Charleston, South Carolina, intends to issue RFP N6523626RE073 for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Acquisition, Engineering, and Integration (CAEI) Production, with a pre-solicitation conference scheduled for 22 October 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. No set-aside applies. Questions close Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern; registration for the conference is required by email to Adam Christopher (adam.w.christopher4.civ@us.navy.mil) and Tyler Roberts (tyler.j.roberts53.civ@us.navy.mil), limited to three individuals per company.
Work is performed at NIWC Atlantic Charleston and contractor facilities within a 50-mile radius of Charleston, with additional CONUS and OCONUS locations defined at the order level. The contractor must maintain a minimum 300,000 square feet of environmentally and access-controlled production floor space. A TOP SECRET facility clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access is required at NIWC Atlantic Charleston and NAVWAR San Diego.
The contractor will concurrently produce between approximately 20 and 30 integrated C5ISR systems in different production phases, spanning shipboard, subsurface, land-based, and field-based installations across Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) from ACAT I through IV. Material comprises approximately 65 percent of order costs (commercial items); labor comprises approximately 35 percent. Historical staffing averages approximately 250 Full-Time Equivalents. Compliance requirements include ISO 9001, NIST 800-171, personnel security clearances, mandatory training, and NAVSEA specifications for shipboard/submarine work.
The government estimate is greater than $500 million to $1 billion. NAICS code 335999 applies, with a 600-employee size standard. Factor A requires three Government contract references with at least $75 million invoiced each for integrated C5ISR production and delivery, with at least one as prime contractor. Award will be best value based on technical superiority (Factor B), with acceptability required in Corporate Experience (Factor A), Small Business Participation (Factor C), and Past Performance (Factor D).
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, Charleston, SC, intends to issue a request for proposals (RFP) N6523626RE073 for the procurement of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Acquisition, Engineering, and Integration (CAEI) Production.
A virtual Pre-Solicitation Conference is scheduled to take place 22 October 2026 at 11:00am Eastern Time using Microsoft Teams. Registration for this event is required by sending an email to Adam Christopher (adam.w.christopher4.civ@us.navy.mil) and Tyler Roberts (tyler.j.roberts53.civ@us.navy.mil) with the name and email address for no more than three (3) individuals per company. All questions, comments, and/or recommendations shall be submitted to adam.w.christopher4.civ@us.navy.mil only; and the deadline for submission is Friday, 16 October 2026 at 12:00pm Eastern. The DRAFT request for proposal (RFP) documents are forthcoming.
NIWC Atlantic requires the production and delivery of integrated C5ISR systems, networks, and support equipment in support of multiple large acquisition programs on various platforms. NIWC Atlantic’s CAEI Integrated Product Team (IPT) supports Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) ranging from Acquisition Category (ACAT) I through IV from engineering development and production through delivery of integrated systems/equipment that provide information warfare capabilities/solutions for various Programs of Record (POR). At any given time, the contractor shall be responsible for the concurrent production of between approximately 20 and 30 integrated C5ISR systems; each in different production phases and of varying complexities. Systems will span the entire C5ISR spectrum with installations on shipboard, subsurface, land-based, and field-based systems.
The applicable NAICS code is 335999 with a size standard of 600 employees. The Government estimate for this solicitation is approximately >$500M - $1B. The Government anticipates a single award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, contract with provisions for firm-fixed price (FFP) and cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) type orders. The period of performance includes a base ordering period of 5 years and one five-year optional ordering period. The procurement will be conducted under full and open competition. The estimated release date for the formal RFP is Q1 FY27.
This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available, and no formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement is currently available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. If a solicitation is released it will be found on the sam.gov webpage. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation.
NOTE: DRAFT DOCUMENTS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS THE FORMAL RFP. DRAFT DOCUMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO, AND MAY BE REVISED BEFORE ISSUANCE OF THE FORMAL RFP.
Update #1 ·
Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, Charleston, SC, intends to issue a request for proposals (RFP) N6523626RE073 for the procurement of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Acquisition, Engineering, and Integration (CAEI) Production.
A virtual Pre-Solicitation Conference is scheduled to take place 22 October 2026 at 11:00am Eastern Time using Microsoft Teams. Registration for this event is required by sending an email to Adam Christopher (adam.w.christopher4.civ@us.navy.mil) and Tyler Roberts (tyler.j.roberts53.civ@us.navy.mil) with the name and email address for no more than three (3) individuals per company. All questions, comments, and/or recommendations shall be submitted to adam.w.christopher4.civ@us.navy.mil only; and the deadline for submission is Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 12:00pm Eastern. The DRAFT request for proposal (RFP) documents are forthcoming.
NIWC Atlantic requires the production and delivery of integrated C5ISR systems, networks, and support equipment in support of multiple large acquisition programs on various platforms. NIWC Atlantic’s CAEI Integrated Product Team (IPT) supports Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs) ranging from Acquisition Category (ACAT) I through IV from engineering development and production through delivery of integrated systems/equipment that provide information warfare capabilities/solutions for various Programs of Record (POR). At any given time, the contractor shall be responsible for the concurrent production of between approximately 20 and 30 integrated C5ISR systems; each in different production phases and of varying complexities. Systems will span the entire C5ISR spectrum with installations on shipboard, subsurface, land-based, and field-based systems.
The applicable NAICS code is 335999 with a size standard of 600 employees. The Government estimate for this solicitation is approximately >$500M - $1B. The Government anticipates a single award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity, contract with provisions for firm-fixed price (FFP) and cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) type orders. The period of performance includes a base ordering period of 5 years and one five-year optional ordering period. The procurement will be conducted under full and open competition. The estimated release date for the formal RFP is Q1 FY27.
This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional written information is available, and no formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement is currently available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. If a solicitation is released it will be found on the sam.gov webpage. It is the potential offeror's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of any solicitation.
NOTE: DRAFT DOCUMENTS ARE FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS THE FORMAL RFP. DRAFT DOCUMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO, AND MAY BE REVISED BEFORE ISSUANCE OF THE FORMAL RFP.
Files
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| 77-0002 DRAFT STATEMENT OF WORK.pdf | ||
| 77-0002 DRAFT SECTION L.pdf | ||
| 77-0002 DRAFT SECTION M.pdf |
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