NIWC Atlantic Rapid Capabilities Office Commercial Solutions Opening
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 Center (NIWC) Atlantic, under the Department of the Navy, is seeking to prototype a rapidly deployable, integrated, and scalable solution (titled AOI 26-A001 UNIT) to transform raw data from diverse sources (Unmanned Systems, sensors, intelligence feeds) into actionable insights. This initiative aims to foster decision advantage for multiple services, partners, and allies across various domains. Responses are due February 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation focuses on optimizing IT infrastructure and development methodologies to maintain a decisive advantage in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. Key objectives include:
- Enhancing capacity for real-time data handling.
- Enabling seamless global data federation.
- Accelerating the integration of AI/ML-enabled decision support.
- Improving the speed at which new capabilities are validated and deployed to support mission effectiveness.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Prototype/R&D)
- Product/Service Code: AC13 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Experimental Development
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST
- Published: January 20, 2026
Additional Information
This effort is managed by NIWC Atlantic. For inquiries, contact Jessie Rehwoldt at jessie.m.rehwoldt.civ@us.navy.mil.