ADVANCED SIGNATURES TECHNOLOGIES (AST) SUPPORT SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is conducting market research for Advanced Signatures Technologies (AST) Support Services. This Sources Sought notice aims to identify industry capabilities for a follow-on requirement supporting new and emerging software technologies related to "Big Data" processing and "Cloud Computing" for Navy systems. Responses are due by February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves providing support for advances in software standards and technologies for data processing, storage, simulation/generation, and visualization. This includes developing new software capabilities for Navy systems (afloat and ashore) and providing signatures guidance to anti-submarine warfare (ASW) operators, addressing increasingly complex software systems and cybersecurity threats. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) and draft personnel qualifications are provided for industry review and comment.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (N00167-26-AST)
- Anticipated Contract Type (Future): Non-performance based services for CPFF CLINs; Cost only CLINs for Other Direct Costs (ODC).
- Anticipated Duration (Future): Five (5) years, consisting of one (1) 12-month base period and four (4) one (1) year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified; market research will inform future set-aside determination (small or large business prime contractors).
- NAICS Code: 541330, Engineering Services.
- Current Contractor: Opal Soft, Inc. (under Seaport Task Order N0017819D8233/N0016721F3003).
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: January 9, 2026.
Acquisition Strategy (Anticipated)
The Government anticipates using best value trade-off source selection procedures for the future contract. Responses to this market research will assist in finalizing the acquisition strategy, including potential small business set-aside utilization.
Action Items
Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions and comments regarding the draft SOW and personnel qualifications, along with a completed market research questionnaire. Submissions should be sent via email to Alexander Lambis (alexander.c.lambis.civ@us.navy.mil).
Additional Notes
This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded as a result of this notice. Contractors will not be compensated for response preparation. The Government will not provide responses to questions or notify respondents of market research results. All submitted information will be kept confidential.