Weapons Systems Integration Support Services (WSISS) VI
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N6893626R5002
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336411 Aircraft Manufacturing
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division announced on January 6, 2026, its intention to award Weapons Systems Integration Support Services (WSISS) VI as a total small business set-aside, with responses due by July 10, 2026. The contract will provide comprehensive weapons system integration and software support services for multiple aircraft Integrated Product Teams, including F/A-18 & EA-18G, AH-1, F-35, and Unmanned Systems, with potential expansion to other aircraft IPTs assigned to NAWCWD and interoperability initiatives.
Services scope includes system integration, software engineering, IPT technical support, design and fabrication, aircraft modification, configuration management, and specialized training. NAWCWD will host a WSISS-specific breakout session during the California Contracting, Acquisition, and Procurement Industry Day on February 17, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM PST at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, California, with one-on-one Q&A sessions to follow. Contractors interested in scheduling individual sessions must contact Ciera Wood (ciera.l.wood.civ@us.navy.mil) or Caitlan Johnson (caitlan.e.johnson.civ@us.navy.mil); requests from the original January 23 deadline will receive rescheduled confirmation by January 29.
The Government is requesting feedback on converting Section 3.0 of the draft Statement of Work to performance-based metrics and fixed-price CLIN structures in compliance with Executive Order 14402. A draft RFP will be issued in the fall. Contractors with viable options or concerns regarding performance-based approaches may request one-on-one sessions with Chris Bachman (christopher.p.bachman2.civ@us.navy.mil).
Notice text
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Update #4 · Latest ·
GOVERNMNENT REQUEST FOR INFORMATION:
Pursuant to the Executive Order 14402 mandate for federal agencies to fulfill requirements using fixed-priced contracts and performance-based incentives; the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapon Division (NAWCWD) is issuing this special notice to request feedback from industry for potential options of how Section 3.0 (emphasis on Section 3.3) of the draft SOW enclosed herein can be converted to performance based metrics. Additionally, the Government is interested in potential Fixed Price CLIN structure options for these requirements.
We are interested in hearing your thoughts/ideas on this topic, as well as any potential hurdles you see from an industry perspective with these new approaches that may impact successful performance.
For submissions of potentially viable options, the Government intends to engage 1 on 1 conversations vetting the ideas from industry. Please reach out to Chris Bachman at christopher.p.bachman2.civ@us.navy.mil to request a 1 on 1.
Update #3 ·
DISCLAIMER: All notifications included herein are subject to change.
The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapon Division (NAWCWD) is issuing this special notice to inform industry that it is the Government’s intention to award this requirement as a small business set-aside.
Additionally, the Government intends to issue a draft Request for Proposal in the Fall whereby industry will have the opportunity to provide feedback.
Furthermore, the Government is aware of the Executive Order 14402 mandates and is evaluating potential changes per this directive.
DISCLAIMER: All notifications included herein are subject to change.
Update #2 ·
Update:
The CCAP Industry Day event dates have been changed to February 17th and 18th. The WSISS general session will be held from 1:00 – 2:00PM PST on Tuesday February 17th. Those who previously requested a one-on-one session will be contacted on 1/29 with their newly scheduled date/time.
Update #1 ·
The Naval Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) is the weapons system integration and software support activity for several aircraft Integrated Product Teams (IPTs). The IPTs and Program Support Offices currently operating at the NAWCWD include the F/A-18 & EA-18G, AH-1, F-35 and Unmanned Systems. In addition to the above, the contract may support any other aircraft IPTs assigned to the NAWCWD and interoperability initiatives involving support aircraft. The mission of each IPT and Program Support Office is to provide research, development, test, evaluation, system integration, and programmatic support for weapons systems and associated tactical computer systems embedded within or carried on their aircraft, including related systems, support equipment, and interoperability initiatives. WSISS provides comprehensive services including integration of systems, software engineering, IPT technical support, design and fabrication, aircraft modification, and specialized training. These services encompass system development, testing, maintenance, configuration management, and training to ensure operational readiness and interoperability.
NAWCWD is participating in the California Contracting, Acquisition, and Procurement (CCAP) Industry Day on February 4, 2026, at the Kerr McGee Center in Ridgecrest, CA. As part of this event, a breakout session will be held for the Weapons Systems Integration Support Services (WSISS) contract follow-on from 1:00 – 4:00 PM PST. The purpose of this session is to communicate the WSISS requirements to industry and receive feedback. The general session will feature a formal presentation from 1:00 – 2:00PM PST, followed by six 15-minute one-on-one Q&A sessions with Government representatives.
Parties interested in a one-on-one session must submit a request via email to Ciera Wood at ciera.l.wood.civ@us.navy.mil and Caitlan Johnson at caitlan.e.johnson.civ@us.navy.mil.Your request must be received no later than 12:00 PM PST on January 23, 2026, and should include the attendee's name, employer, phone number, email, and any acquisition-related questions. Confirmations and scheduled one-on-one session times will be emailed to attendees by COB January 28, 2026. Depending on availability, limited on-site sign-ups may be offered after the presentation. Please note that all sessions will be unclassified. These meetings are intended to address specific questions about the requirement and are not a marketing opportunity.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Wsiss VI | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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