Undersea Warfare Decision Support System (USW-DSS) FY27 MAC IDIQ
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0002426R5208
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Undersea Systems (PEO IWS 5.0) to conduct market research for the Undersea Warfare Decision Support System (USW-DSS) FY27 Multiple Award Contract IDIQ. The procurement seeks scientific and engineering support for advanced electronic warfare capabilities, specifically focusing on integrated undersea sensors, sonar processing for submarine and surface ship combat systems, and integrated Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) command and control systems for surface ships and aircraft carriers. Key functional areas include program management and systems engineering support, software/hardware development and integration, USW tool set and command and control software development, test and evaluation, training, installation support, and procurement of commercial off-the-shelf products. Contractors must possess security clearances up to Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) level and support continuous improvement of the USW DSS through twice-yearly Capability Drops. The RFI was posted on September 23, 2025, with a response deadline of October 21, 2025, though this notice is explicitly for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to full and open competition under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The RFI does not identify any incumbent contractors or provide specific award values or budget ranges, as this is a preliminary market research effort rather than a formal solicitation. The contract structure is designed as an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract, suggesting multiple contractors may be selected to compete for task orders over the contract period. The scope encompasses supporting various Navy platforms including submarines, surface ships, and aircraft carriers, with emphasis on developing battle management aids, tactical decision tools, user interfaces, and analytics for track management. Industry responses to this RFI will not impact future solicitation participation, and companies that do not respond remain eligible to participate in any subsequent formal procurement process.
Notice text
The Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of the Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems Undersea Systems (PEO IWS 5.0), is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) to conduct market research and gather industry input on potential programmatic and system engineering support in the areas of integrated undersea sensors and sonar processing for submarine and surface ship combat systems as well as integrated Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) command and control systems for surface ships and aircraft carriers. The scope of this RFI includes, but is not limited to the following functional areas:
- Program Management and Systems Engineering Support
- Software/Hardware Development and Integration
- USW Tool Set / Command and Control (C2) Software Development
- USW DSS Special Development Items
- Test and Evaluation
- Training
- Installation Support
- Procurement of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Products
- Administrative and Program Support
Pursuant to FAR 52.215-3, this RFI is for planning purposes only and is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any comments and questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind by the Government. Specific responses will not disqualify or have an impact on participation and evaluation on future solicitations. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation. If a solicitation is issued in the future, it will be announced via the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and interested parties must comply with that announcement. It is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor SAM.gov for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
Any small businesses that believe they can accomplish this entire requirement should indicate their small business status (see FAR Part 19) in their response.
Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing using the form contained in Attachment 1. Attachment 1 shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer’s email addresses by 21 October 2025 no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Verbal questions will not be accepted or answered.
Questions shall not contain classified information.
See Attachment 2 for full draft SOW.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 2- USW DSS IDIQ Draft RFI SOW_final_2.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - USW DSS RFI Question Submittal Form.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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