Cybersecurity Networking Devices

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N6449825PD530135
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
Not on record
PSC
Not on record
Place of performance
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19112, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking cybersecurity networking devices capable of evaluating networking equipment and other cybersecurity-related tools. The required devices must be capable of testing equipment with RFC compatible protocols, including RFC 2544 and 3819, to fully characterize the performance and effectiveness of cybersecurity tools through report generation and data analysis. Responses must include specific details on how the proposed product or service will meet the government's requirements and demonstrate the ability to provide the necessary items. Submissions are limited to two pages in electronic format, plus a cover page containing company information including name, address, CAGE Code, business size status for the applicable NAICS code, and contact details. All responses must be submitted electronically to Shawn Waters at shawn.m.waters11.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "RFI N6449825PD530135" no later than 3:00 PM EST on August 13, 2025.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all eligible contractors. The RFI does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide information about potential award values or budget ranges, as this is strictly a market research activity conducted under FAR Part 10. The government emphasizes that this RFI is not a Request for Proposal and does not constitute a commitment to contract, with no compensation provided for response development costs. All submissions will become government property and will not be returned, and the government will protect any proprietary information submitted in accordance with applicable legends. Phone calls regarding this opportunity will not be accepted, and all communication must be conducted through the designated email contact.

Notice text

THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) NOTICE is being issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). NSWCPD has a requirement for cybersecurity networking devices.  NSWCPD requires a device capable of evaluating networking equipment and other various cybersecurity related tools. This device must be capable of testing equipment with RFC compatible protocols including RFC 2544, 3819 etc. These two devices allow us to fully characterize the performance and effectiveness of cybersecurity related tools via report generation and data analysis.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Responses shall include specific details regarding the ability to provide the required items to meet the needs of the Government. Responses shall discuss how your product/service will meet the requirements. 

Responses are not to exceed two (2) pages. Responses shall be in electronic format.  A cover page for the response shall be included. The cover page shall include the company name, address, CAGE Code, Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI and points of contact (names, email, and telephone numbers) at a minimum.  The cover page is not considered in the total page count.

NSWCPD will accept only electronic unclassified submission of responses. Responses shall be sent to Shawn Waters at shawn.m.waters11.civ@us.navy.mil with the subject line "RFI N6449825PD530135." All responses shall be unclassified and submitted no later than 03:00 PM EST on 13 August 2025.

This RFI is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).  This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government.  The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals.  This RFI Notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes.

The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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