Leveraging Enterprise Technologies for Holistic AI, Logistics, Integration, Transformation, and Yield
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 Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division (NSWCCO) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to establish an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with a single Consortium Management Firm. This OTA, under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, aims to develop and mature technologies for maritime superiority through the "Leveraging Enterprise Technologies for Holistic AI, Logistics, Integration, Transformation, and Yield (LETHALITY)" consortium. Proposals are due March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected Consortium Manager (CM) will be responsible for establishing and managing the LETHALITY Consortium. Key responsibilities include attracting, retaining, and mentoring consortium members, fostering teaming arrangements, and facilitating the award of prototype projects to members. The technological focus areas for these projects include Network Architecture and Infrastructure, Cyber, Big Data Analytics/AI/ML, Advanced Computing and Software Engineering, and Virtualization. The CM must also ensure compliance with SAM registration, utilize Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for payments, and possess or be able to obtain a facility clearance.
Contract Details
- Type: Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
- Purpose: To leverage innovative solutions from both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, providing an alternative to traditional FAR-based acquisitions and streamlining potential follow-on production awards.
- Duration: The base agreement for the Consortium Manager has an initial 72-month period, with a potential 48-month extension.
- Set-Aside: None specified. This opportunity encourages participation from non-traditional defense contractors.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposals Due: March 2, 2026, by 22:00 UTC.
- Submission Method: Via email to Kim Chu at kimhoang.chu.civ@us.navy.mil. The subject line must be "N642672698000 COMPANY NAME".
- Proposal Sections: Proposals must address Management of the Consortium (no page limit), Engagement of Non-Traditional Contractors (10 pages), Fee Rates and Structures (10 pages), Past Performance (10 pages), and Technology (10 pages).
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be made to the Offeror representing the best value to the Government, based on equally weighted factors: Management of the Consortium, Engagement of Non-Traditional Contractors, Fee Rates and Structures, Past Performance, and Technology.
- Validity: Proposals must remain valid for 180 days.
Additional Notes
Offerors are encouraged to provide comments and recommendations on the attached Draft OTA Base Agreement (Attachment 1).