AN/SQQ-89 Surface Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Product Support Q&A

SOL #: 520d9226550441f9a98839af229d7822Special Notice

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSEA HQ

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Washington Navy Yard, DC

NAICS

Search (334511)

PSC

Logistics Support Services (R706)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/520d9226550441f9a98839af229d7822/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 1, 2026

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 / NAVSEA HQ has issued a Special Notice providing Questions & Answers (Q&A) regarding an upcoming solicitation for AN/SQQ-89 Surface Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Product Support. This notice clarifies key details for potential bidders, indicating that the formal Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated in Q3/Q4 of Government Fiscal Year 2026 and will be open to all interested parties.

Purpose of Notice

This Special Notice serves to disseminate responses to vendor questions, offering clarifications on various aspects of the future AN/SQQ-89 ASW Product Support requirement. It aims to inform the industry about the Government's current planning and expectations for the upcoming procurement.

Key Clarifications

RFP Timeline: A draft RFP is not currently planned. The formal RFP is anticipated for release in Q3/Q4 of GFY 2026.
Open Competition: The upcoming RFP will be open to all interested parties.
Contract Type & Structure: The formal RFP will detail the CLIN structure, contract type (e.g., FFP vs. LOE), and whether it will be a single or multi-award vehicle. It has been clarified that this will be a standard "C" type contract, not an IDIQ.
Scope of Work: The specific scope of work, initially anticipated to be split, will now cover a unified scope. Further details will be provided in the formal RFP.
Other Requirements: Requirements for transition planning, key personnel, SIPR-related information, source selection process (including anticipated use of HTRO), and facilities will all be documented in the formal RFP.