NSWC PCD - Request For Information (RFI) - Other Transaction Authority (OTA) - Consortium Management Firm

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) to identify capable consortium management firms. The goal is to establish an Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Agreement with a single firm to manage and administer research, development, prototyping, and transition of critical technologies for NSWC PCD's core mission areas. This RFI is for market research and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation.

• Recruit and manage a consortium of traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, small businesses, and academic institutions.
• Administer the OTA, including soliciting, evaluating, and awarding prototype projects.
• Manage financial aspects, including membership fees and project funding.
• Facilitate collaboration through technical interchange meetings, workshops, and industry days.
• Manage an online portal for communication.

The potential OTA agreement is anticipated to cover technology areas including:

• Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT)

• Radio and Communications Systems

• Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) and Counter Robotic and Autonomous Systems (CRAS)

• Cyber and Cybersecurity

• Materials and Advanced Manufacturing

• Modeling, Simulation, and Test & Evaluation

• Warfare and Mission Areas (e.g., Subsea and Seabed Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, Mine Warfare)

• Oceanography and Hydrography

• Human Systems Integration (HSI) and Warfighter Performance

• Logistics and Industrial Operations

• Diving, Life Support, and Force Protection

• Platform Design & Survivability (PDS)

• Undersea Precision Navigation and Timing (UPNT) and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)

• Corporate Operations

• Interested parties should submit a white paper (PDF or MS Word) of no more than ten (10) pages.

• The submission must include a Cover Page and a Statement of Capability (2-9 pages) detailing corporate expertise, past relevant experience, and specific requested information.

• Submission Deadline: 12:00 PM (CST) on 13 March 2026.

• Questions due by: 12:00 PM (CST) on 6 March 2026.

• The consortium will comprise both traditional and non-traditional defense contractors.

• Companies must be registered in SAM.gov.

• The Government anticipates projects with security classification levels up to TS-SCI.

• This RFI does not commit the Government to any contractual agreement or payment for information submitted.

• Responses to the RFI will not be returned.

• Any future competitive requests for proposals will be issued by a separate announcement.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document outlines the technical areas of focus for Research, Development, Demonstration, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts related to Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT) and other related domains. It serves as a reference for potential bidders to understand the scope of work and areas of interest for future opportunities.

• Command, Control, Computing, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (C5ISRT): Covers infrastructure, software, information dominance, and advanced computing.
• Radio and Communications Systems: Focuses on advanced waveforms, spectrum management, and hardware integration.
• Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) and Counter Robotic and Autonomous Systems (CRAS): Includes system development, advanced control, security, and deployment systems.
• Cyber and Cybersecurity: Encompasses offensive and defensive cyber operations, system security engineering, and platform-specific cybersecurity.
• Materials and Advanced Manufacturing: Addresses advanced materials and manufacturing processes for military systems.
• Modeling, Simulation, and Test & Evaluation: Covers virtual prototypes, testing standards, and hydrospace testing.
• Warfare and Mission Areas: Details RDT&E for specific warfighting domains including Subsea and Seabed Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, Maneuver Warfare, Mine Warfare, Asymmetric Warfare, Infrastructure Protection, and Spectrum Warfare.
• Oceanography and Hydrography: Focuses on technologies for seafloor and water column mapping.
• Human Systems Integration (HSI) and Warfighter Performance: Includes human-computer interaction, human-autonomy teaming, cognitive/physical performance, and AI for human performance.
• Logistics and Industrial Operations: Covers logistics platforms, contested logistics, and waterfront industrial operations.
• Diving, Life Support, and Force Protection: Addresses diving systems, life support systems, and anti-terrorism/force protection.
• Platform Design & Survivability (PDS): Focuses on design and survivability of undersea and coastal platforms.
• Undersea Precision Navigation and Timing (UPNT): Deals with accurate positioning and timing for undersea assets.
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML): Covers AI/ML applications for various warfare domains.
• Corporate Operations: Research and development for innovative software and business tools.

This document is crucial for potential bidders as it clearly defines the technical areas and specific research interests of the government. Vendors can use this information to assess alignment with their capabilities, identify potential areas for collaboration or subcontracting, and tailor their proposals to meet the government's stated needs for future solicitations.