CANES Tactical Networks Market Survey

SOL #: N66604-26-R-3000-MS1Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NUWC DIV NEWPORT

NEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/97c603602a864cd48531551ae92e73ee/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 13, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 26, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 27, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 (NUWC DIV NEWPORT) is conducting a Market Survey (MS) for CANES Tactical Networks Services Procurements (Reference N66604-26-R-3000-MS1). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, specifically limited to SeaPort-NxG MAC Holders only. Large businesses are explicitly requested not to respond. Responses are due by February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM UTC.

Scope of Work

This Market Survey aims to gather information regarding services for CANES Tactical Networks. The Product Service Code DG10 indicates a focus on Network Services delivered as a service, by subscription, or via service contract, including physical and wireless networks managed as a service, connected to and from core data centers, work areas, and offices. This also encompasses cloud-based network management services and Software Defined Networks (SDN).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Sources Sought (Market Survey)
Reference Number: N66604-26-R-3000-MS1
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Eligibility: Limited to SeaPort-NxG MAC Holders only. Large businesses should not respond.
Response Due: February 27, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
Published: February 13, 2026, 6:15 PM UTC

Purpose

This notice is for market research purposes to identify qualified small businesses under the SeaPort-NxG MAC. It is not a request for proposals, and the Government is not obligated to award a contract as a result of this survey.

Additional Notes

This notice is posted in both PIEE/SAM and the SeaPort Portal, with no difference between the two postings. The eventual solicitation, if issued, will be posted in PIEE/SAM. Interested parties should review the provided documents, including links and instructions for the PIEE Solicitation Module and the Department of Defense Procurement Toolbox.