NSWC-PHD MATAC OTA Request for Solutions: Joint Forward Assessment & Networking Gear (JFANG)
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 Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC-PHD), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Special Notice for a Request for Solutions (RFS) for the Joint Forward Assessment & Networking Gear (JFANG) project. This is an Other Transaction (OT) project, managed by the Maritime Advanced Technology Consortium (MATAC) and Advanced Technology International (ATI). The initiative seeks deployable solutions for resilient network connectivity and data transport. Responses are due May 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Department of War (DoW) requires a deployable solution to enable resilient network connectivity and data transport, supporting joint force, multi-domain operations and Combatant Command (COCOM) experimentation. This effort addresses critical gaps in rapidly deployable networking and transport capabilities for distributed and expeditionary environments. The project involves integrating, configuring, deploying, and operating a modular networking solution, including deployable networking kits, to ensure secure and reliable connectivity and data transport across various test and experimentation settings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) Request for Solutions
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 7, 2026, 4:53 PM ET
- Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY
Additional Notes
Interested vendors must be members of the Maritime Advanced Technology Consortium (MATAC) to respond to this RFS. Further information regarding MATAC membership and the RFS details can be found by visiting the MATAC website at (https://MATAC.org/).