FY26 fire control strategic systems programs (SSP) advanced system development and production

The Department of the Navy Strategic Systems Programs is seeking advanced system development and production services for Fire Control Strategic Systems Programs (SSP), with a focus on accelerated Advanced Fire Control Sub-system development, engineering concept exploration, and production of shipboard system components for Columbia and Dreadnought Class submarines. Key contract requirements include design and development efforts, prototyping, system trade studies, risk assessments, production of test systems, delivery of spare components, and software development across various program increments. The procurement emphasizes technical work spanning software development, systems engineering, and production of equipment for strategic weapons systems, with specific deliverables including engineering test systems, production spares, land-based training upgrade kits, and targeting engineering test systems. The government is particularly interested in firms with recent experience in strategic weapons systems, submarine platform technologies, and complex engineering services, with a stated preference for small businesses including veteran-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, HUBZone, disadvantaged, and women-owned small business concerns. White paper capability statements are due by January 11, 2026, and the anticipated contract award is scheduled for September 2026 through 2028.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents an estimated annual cost of $114.5 million requiring more than 90 full-time equivalent personnel. Performance will be conducted in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and Cape Canaveral, Florida, with the contract utilizing Cost Plus Incentive Fee and Cost Plus Fixed Fee Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The contract period is anticipated to extend through twelve to fifteen months following option exercise, with a strong emphasis on continuous development and advancement of fire control and shipboard systems for strategic weapons platforms. No current incumbent contractors or potential competitors are identified in the sources sought documentation. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) and PSC category 1220 (Fire Control Computing Sights and Devices), indicating the specialized and technical nature of the required capabilities.