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/f582abdca6c04520bbfba7d74994d04c/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 (Sources Sought) for CANES Tactical Networks Services. This market research aims to identify qualified firms capable of providing network services delivered as a service, by subscription, or via service contract, including physical and wireless networks managed as a service. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is limited to SeaPort-NxG MAC Holders only. Large businesses do not need to respond to this notice. Responses are due by February 27, 2026.

Scope of Work

This Market Survey seeks information on capabilities related to CANES Tactical Networks. The Product Service Code (DG10) indicates a focus on network services delivered as a service, by subscription, or service contract. This includes physical and wireless networks managed as a service, connected to and from core data centers, work areas, and offices, linking end-users to broader organizational networks. Cloud-based network management services and Software Defined Networks (SDN) accessed by service contract or subscriptions are also relevant.

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.
Response Due: February 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM EST
Published: February 17, 2026

Evaluation

This is a market survey for planning purposes. Responses will be used to determine industry capabilities and potential small business participation for future solicitations. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.

Additional Notes

Respondents must include their current SeaPort MAC number in their submission. The notice is posted on both PIEE/SAM and the SeaPort Portal, with no difference between the two. The eventual solicitation will be posted in PIEE/SAM. For inquiries, contact Zachary Silveira (zachary.g.silveira.civ@us.navy.mil) or Renee Thiboutot (renee.m.thiboutot.civ@us.navy.mil).