N0017827R3105 AI_INTELLIGENT AUTOMATION SUPPORT SERVICES

Advance Notice / Sources Sought

This notice is a Sources Sought for planning purposes to identify potential sources for Applied Artificial Intelligence/Intelligent Automation Support Services for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division. It is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and the government will not pay for information submitted. The support will involve integrating state-of-the-art automation capabilities onto current and future naval systems, encompassing technical and engineering stages from material solution analysis to fielding.

• Support for the integration of state-of-the-art automation capabilities onto current and future naval systems.

• Encompasses technical and engineering stages: material solution analysis, technical development, development and integration, test and evaluation, and fielding of weapon systems.

• Other duties include business operational and financial support, management and analysis, configuration management, IA/ML Algorithm Development, DevSecOps, machine learning operations, IT Infrastructure Engineering, cybersecurity, and systems/network engineering.

• A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is attached.

• Anticipated Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, Level of Effort.

• Award will be made on a best value basis.

• Period of Performance: Five years, including a 12-month Base Period and four 12-month Option Periods.

• Estimated Level of Effort details are included in the attachment.

• Capability Statements are due by 1200 EST on 09 July 2026 via email to jason.w.simpson.civ@us.navy.mil and carmell.t.beard.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Capability Statements are limited to current SeaPort-NxG IDIQ MAC holders and should not exceed 15 pages (excluding resume summaries).

• The formal Solicitation is anticipated to be available in PIEE and SAM no later than May 2028 and will be open for approximately 30 calendar days.

• Capability statements are limited to current SeaPort-NxG IDIQ MAC holders.

• A set-aside determination has NOT been made at this time; responses will be used to determine set-aside status.

• Interested Small Businesses are invited to submit capability statements.

• An Industry Day is tentatively scheduled for November 2026.

• The incumbent contractor is SimVentions.

• Work will be performed at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) and Contractor facilities.

• The attached document includes a list of labor categories and estimated quantities.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the comprehensive technical and engineering services required for a contractor to support the Intelligent Automation Division (H60) of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD). The primary objective is to provide support for the research, development, testing, integration, and sustainment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions for weapon systems and autonomous platforms.

The contractor will augment H60's capabilities to automate and weaponize weapon systems and mature the autonomous kill chain. This includes engineering for perception autonomy, algorithmic development for weapon autonomy, and systems integration for full killchain autonomy. The scope encompasses the entire lifecycle of AI/ML-based autonomous systems, from concept design through fielding and sustainment. Key disciplines include:

• Acquisition, Program, and Project Management
• Systems Engineering and Systems Integration
• Data and Configuration Management
• Computing Hardware Engineering
• Prototyping and Model Making
• Software Engineering
• AI/ML Algorithm Development
• Analyses, Assessments, Test and Evaluation
• Cybersecurity and Systems/Network Support
• Safety and Ethical Assurance
• DevSecOps, ML Ops, and IT Infrastructure Engineering
• Integrated Logistics Support
• Training and Instruction
• Technical and In-Service Engineering Support
• Facilities, Fabrication, and Low-Rate Production

Not explicitly stated in the provided document excerpts, but implies ongoing support throughout the lifecycle of AAI/ML systems.

• Collaboration with Government personnel and other stakeholders.
• Flexibility and scalability to support projects at various acquisition phases.
• Compliance with numerous applicable documents, including DoD, SAE, NISPOM, and NSWCDD specific instructions.
• Adherence to strict security requirements, including personnel clearances (SECRET, TOP SECRET, SCI) and facility clearances.
• Compliance with safety, environmental, and operational security (OPSEC) regulations.
• Development and maintenance of various plans and documentation (e.g., TEMP, SEMP, ADMP, LCSP, Cybersecurity Strategy).