NTCDL Engineering Support Services - RFI
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 Systems Command (NAVWAR), on behalf of Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I), Communications and Global Positioning System Navigation Program Office (PMW/A 170), is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI). The purpose is to identify potential sources for Engineering Support Services (ESS) and spares needed to maintain and support the Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) System. Responses are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
The required Engineering Support Services (ESS) encompass a broad range of activities to maintain and support fielded NTCDL systems. Key areas include:
- Installation support
- Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining fielded NTCDL systems
- Software and cyber support
- Obsolescence support
- Testing and software integration
- Related test and evaluation activities
- System engineering activities related to production
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, by 6:00 PM ET
- Published: February 10, 2026
- Amendment: Amendment 0001, dated February 10, 2026, revised the RFI document to correct a typo in Section 5.3.
Evaluation
This RFI is solely for market research purposes. The information gathered will be used by NAVWAR to assess industry capabilities and inform future acquisition strategies. This notice does not constitute a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should refer to the attached RFI document and Amendment 0001 for complete details and submission instructions. Primary Contact: Jennifer De Vera, jennifer.v.devera.civ@us.navy.mil, 619-358-3411.