SENTINEL Secure Chat Server
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 Command (NIWC) Atlantic intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Trusted Solutions, LLC for SENTINEL Secure Chat Servers. This is a special notice, not a request for competitive quotes. However, other responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal for consideration by April 8, 2026.
Purpose & Context
NIWC Atlantic, Code 22130, is providing notice of its intent to award a Firm-Fixed Price purchase order for the procurement of SENTINEL Secure Chat Servers. The government plans to negotiate solely with Trusted Solutions, LLC, under FAR 13.106-1(b), as they are identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the sole provider possessing the unique capabilities required for the Navy System. This action is being conducted by the Department of the Navy, NIWC Atlantic, with the place of performance in Portsmouth, VA.
Scope of Work / Deliverables
The requirement for the Base Year includes:
- SENTINEL Secure Chat Server with end-to-end encryption, secure file sending, bandwidth compression, and full chat/file archiving.
- SENTINEL Secure Chat Clients (100ct).
- Basic Unit/Organization 8-5pm (Business Hours) Remote Technical Support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
- Period of Performance: Base Year (specific dates not detailed).
- Product/Service Code: 7B22 (Computing Hardware And Software Products For Servers And Converged Appliances).
- NAICS Code: 541511 (Small Business Size Standard: $34 million).
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. However, responsible sources who believe they can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Responses will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement will be conducted. The government reserves the discretion to proceed with a non-competitive award.
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.
- Submission Method: Via email to Brianna Busby, Contract Specialist, at brianna.a.busby2.civ@us.navy.mil.
Set-Aside
This is an intended non-competitive award to Trusted Solutions, LLC.