Area of Interest (AOI): Cyber Resource and Engineering Workforce (CREW)
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 Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) has issued an Area of Interest (AOI) titled "Cyber Resource and Engineering Workforce (CREW)" under its Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) N0003925S0001. This AOI seeks white papers/solution briefs from industry to develop an agile, standardized, and modern approach to augment the Navy's cyber workforce with commercially sourced talent, aiming to establish a "Talent Supply Chain" for cyber resources. Questions are due June 25, 2026, and solution briefs are due July 2, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This AOI is not a formal solicitation but a request for innovative approaches to reform acquisition and enhance the Department of the Navy's cyber capabilities. The Government is looking for solutions that address:
- Workforce Framework Alignment: Integration of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles with Technology Business Management (TBM) Domains, Towers, and Staffing Cost Pools.
- Scalable Talent Supply Chain: Development of a continuous talent supply chain capable of rapid execution for surge operations.
- Accelerated Onboarding: Expediting personnel deployment to meet agile operational demands.
- Optimized Contracting Framework: Establishment of adaptable, scalable contract vehicles for Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) support labor.
- Stakeholder Accessibility: Enabling seamless access to contracted support labor for PEO Digital stakeholders.
- Demonstrated Capability: Evidence of experience meeting similar demands.
Contract Details
This AOI is for non-personal services, and multiple awards are anticipated. Solutions must remain valid for a minimum of 18 months. The authority for this AOI is 10 U.S.C. § 3458. While no specific set-aside is stated, vendors are encouraged to identify as Traditional or Non-Traditional Defense Contractors.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested vendors must submit their solution briefs electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module. White papers are limited to a maximum of five (5) pages, exclusive of the title page. Submissions will be evaluated based on how well the solution meets Navy needs and its technical merit/feasibility, with these criteria being equally weighted. The Government will not pay for costs associated with submissions. Awardable solutions may be made available in the Navy's Digital Marketplace and could require a five-minute video pitch.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Questions Due: June 25, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT. Questions and Answers will be posted on the NAVWAR CSO Website.
- Submission Deadline: July 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM PDT.
- Published Date: June 12, 2026.
- Primary Contact: Sabine Besler (sabine.besler.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-204-8877).
- Technical/Submission Issues: NAVWAR_2.7_CSO@us.navy.mil.