RFI for CAD Model Conversion and Comment Adjudication Services
Overview
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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 Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for CAD Model Conversion and Comment Adjudication Services. This RFI seeks industry capabilities for a large-scale project involving the conversion of approximately 8,000 CAD models and the adjudication of 5,000 engineering comments. This is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses are due April 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary task involves the accelerated conversion of around 8,000 CAD models from various source formats (Siemens NX, SolidWorks, CREO, etc.) into native SolidWorks parts (.sldprt) and assemblies (.sldasm). This conversion must preserve full feature tree history, design intent, and functional assembly mates/constraints, ensuring no data loss, with a target completion within approximately two months.
Secondary tasks, with a more flexible timeline, include:
- Drawing Update and Re-formatting: Converting associated engineering drawings to native SolidWorks Drawing files (.slddrw), ensuring linkage to 3D models and incorporating a Government-provided SolidWorks drawing template.
- Implementation of Approved Engineering Changes: Implementing approximately 5,000 comments into the converted SolidWorks models and drawings, utilizing a Government-Furnished Comment Resolution Matrix (CRM).
Submission Requirements
Interested parties should submit a capability statement addressing:
- Corporate Information: Company name, point of contact, CAGE/UEI, business size, and NAICS Code 541511.
- Technical Approach: Methodology for conversion and adjudication, project management plan, proposed use of AI/ML, and data handling/security protocols.
- Past Performance: Details on 2-4 similar projects completed within the last five years.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost Estimate: Broken down by task.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (NAICS Code 541511, Engineering Services, with a Size Standard of $34M is provided for reference)
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, by 3:00 PM CST
- Published: April 6, 2026
- Place of Performance: Panama City Beach, FL
Additional Notes
Responses should be submitted electronically in PDF format via email to garrett.j.calhoun.civ@us.navy.mil. The subject line must be "Response to RFI for CAD Conversion Services". All submissions become Government property, and proprietary information must be clearly marked. The Government will not pay for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI.