AOI 26-A002: Specter- Container-Native Platform for Navy Tactical and Enterprise Applications
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 (DON), specifically NIWC ATLANTIC, has issued a Solicitation (AOI 26-A002) under RCO CSO N6523626S0001. This opportunity seeks an innovative, remote-first, container-native platform to standardize enterprise-wide hosting for modern containerized applications. The goal is to accelerate software delivery, improve cyber resiliency, and reduce total cost of ownership. Responses are due by January 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
The DON currently manages a diverse portfolio of mission applications, many of which are legacy systems. This solicitation aims to find a comprehensive solution that will serve as a standardized, container-native platform. Key objectives include:
- Accelerating software delivery to the fleet.
- Dramatically improving cyber resiliency through zero-trust architecture.
- Reducing total cost of ownership by maximizing resource utilization and automation.
The solution must be capable of operating across the full spectrum of Navy environments, from enterprise cloud data centers to Denied, Disrupted, Intermittent and Limited (DDIL) bandwidth, tactical-edge environments.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Area of Interest - AOI)
- Product/Service Code: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 30, 2026, 06:00 PM EST
- Published: January 23, 2026, 04:15 PM EST
Evaluation
Specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided description, but the focus is on an innovative, comprehensive container-native platform solution.
Additional Notes
This AOI is part of a broader RCO CSO N6523626S0001 initiative. Contact Jessie Rehwoldt at jessie.m.rehwoldt.civ@us.navy.mil for inquiries. No detailed document summaries were provided beyond links to PIEE modules and procurement tools.