NIWC Atlantic Rapid Capabilities Cell 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 has established a Rapid Capabilities Cell (RCC) and issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), N65236-26-S-0001, under 10 U.S.C. 4022. This CSO aims to accelerate the delivery of innovative commercial products or services to address emergent fleet needs and technology gaps. Interested parties with new/developmental technological solutions are encouraged to follow this CSO, as individual Areas of Interest (AOI) will be posted against it for solution submissions. Responses are not accepted against this continuously open CSO announcement itself.
Scope of Work
NIWC Atlantic's mission involves research, development, prototyping, engineering, test and evaluation, installation, and sustainment of integrated information warfare capabilities. The RCC acts as a change agent to rapidly assess and accelerate capability delivery, curate solutions, and lead rapid prototyping. This CSO facilitates the acquisition of innovative commercial solutions to support these efforts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under 10 U.S.C. 4022
- Notice Identifier: a7a7d0d474dc4c059db7830078506f6d
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: AC13 (National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development)
- Updates: Update 0003 added enclosures 1-5 for Command Focus Area level DD254s. Update 0004 added Public Release and dissemination guidance, designated Vulcan as the platform for AOI postings and proposal submissions, and clarified information regarding potential Production OTs resulting from this CSO.
Evaluation
Responses will be accepted only against specific Areas of Interest (AOI) that will be posted individually under this CSO. Interested parties must monitor the CSO for these future AOI postings.
Additional Notes
This is a continuously open CSO. Direct responses to this general announcement will not be accepted. All submissions must be made in response to specific AOIs posted on Vulcan. For inquiries, contact Jessie Rehwoldt at jessie.m.rehwoldt.civ@us.navy.mil.