NIWC Pacific Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)
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 Department of the Navy's NIWC Pacific has issued a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to accelerate the acquisition and fielding of advanced commercial solutions for the U.S. Navy and joint warfighter. This CSO invites proposals for innovative, commercial technologies relevant to NIWC Pacific's mission, with potential awards including FAR-based fixed-price contracts (under 10 U.S.C. 3458) or Prototype Other Transaction (OT) agreements (under 10 U.S.C. 4022). Proposals will only be received in response to specific Areas of Interest (AOIs), which will be published separately on SAM.gov.
Scope of Work
NIWC Pacific seeks novel technologies and solutions addressing three key warfighting pillars:
- Pillar I: Warfighting Capability and Mission Execution
- Pillar II: The Resilient Information Backbone
- Pillar III: Capability Development and Mission Assurance Proposals should clearly articulate how commercial solutions can be adapted or applied to solve problems within these areas.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) leading to FAR-based fixed-price contracts or Prototype OTs.
- Set-Aside: None (Open Competition)
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Response Due: No direct due date for the CSO; proposals are submitted in response to specific AOIs. AOIs can be issued at any time during the CSO's availability.
Evaluation
This CSO outlines a three-phase competitive process. Proposals submitted under AOIs will be evaluated on their individual merits.
Additional Notes
AOIs will be published separately on SAM.gov, referencing this CSO number N6600126S0001, and will include specific submission instructions. Related resources include links for the PIEE Solicitation Module (link, web-based training, registration instructions) and the Department of Defense Procurement Toolbox.