Agile Software for Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence (CDAO) Operations
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 Department of the Navy (NIWC Atlantic), supporting AFRICOM, EUCOM, and NSA Naples, has issued an Area of Interest under its RCC Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) N6523626S0001. This initiative seeks to prototype an Agile Software Development Capability for Chief Digital and Artificial Intelligence (CDAO) Operations in Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) locations. The goal is to enhance agility and responsiveness to dynamic warfighter needs. Responses are due March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort focuses on establishing an enduring and responsive OCONUS software development capability. It requires a flexible framework to rapidly prototype, develop, deploy, and sustain software solutions using Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology, addressing emerging warfighter requirements at mission speed.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Area of Interest under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Experimental Development
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 18, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will inform the development of an enduring and responsive OCONUS software development capability, likely leading to prototyping efforts under the CSO.
Additional Notes
This is an Area of Interest, indicating market research or initial engagement for a potential prototyping effort. Interested parties should refer to the NIWC Atlantic RCC CSO N6523626S0001 for full details.