Situational Awareness, Boundary Enforcement and Response (SABER) Computing Hardware for Surface Ships

Quick Summary

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), in collaboration with NAVWAR PEO C4I and Cybersecurity Program Office (PMW 130), is conducting market research through a combined Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought notice. The purpose is to identify potential sources for a future hardware production contract for the Situational Awareness, Boundary Enforcement and Response (SABER) Mid-Tier Acquisition (MTA) computing hardware for surface ships. This RFI covers the production of units after 2027. Responses are due March 24, 2026.

Scope of Work

The Navy intends to procure computing platforms, known as the SABER Computing Hardware suite, to host software operating environments and cybersecurity applications. This includes four types of SABER equipment suite units:

• SABER racks
• Boundary Defense Capability (BDC)/Distributed Packet Collector (DPC) Variant "A" (with displays)
• Boundary Defense Capability (BDC)/Distributed Packet Collector (DPC) Variant "B" (without displays)
• Out of Band Network Switch (OOBNS) Units

The effort requires the ability to build and sustain these shipboard systems for five years, including integration of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics into shock-hardened racks, engineering support, and potential re-design or hardware upgrades.

Information Sought

Interested parties should submit information demonstrating capabilities in:

• Hardware Production: Managing design and production of SABER equipment hardware, including experience with analogous programs if no direct SABER experience.
• Systems Engineering: Design, development, testing, qualification, production, delivery, and support for displays, videos, printers, and related hardware.
• Technical Compliance: Conducting formal design and test reviews per PEO SHIPS/NAVSEA 03C Technical Requirements Manual (TRM).
• Program Management: Implementing and maintaining Configuration Management (CM), obsolescence management (DMSMS), Reliability, Maintainability and Quality Assurance (RMQA), and Risk Management programs.
• Engineering Support: Defining, developing, and updating Technical Data Packages (TDPs), including concept designs, drawings, parts lists, requirements, interface specifications, and ILS documentation.
• Feedback: Comments on the draft SABER TDP (Attachment 1) and ability to comply with relevant Navy standards (e.g., MIL-S-901D, MIL-E-16400H, MIL-STD-810E).

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
• Agency: Department of the Navy / NAVSEA HQ
• Product Service Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
• Response Due: March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
• Published: February 24, 2026

Submission Requirements

Responses must be in PDF format, with the file name including RFI number N00024-26-R-4141 and company name. Submissions should include:

• Cover page with company details (name, CAGE, UEI, address, business size, POCs).
• Capability statement detailing experience with similar efforts (DoN/DoD contracts, shipboard racks from TDP) within the last five years, including contract numbers/values.
• Supporting documentation and data on ability to deliver against the provided TDP.
• Feedback on Attachment 1 (SABER TDP) and compliance with Navy standards.

Additional Notes

This is for market research only and does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment to issue a contract. Attachment 1 (SABER TDP) is controlled material; interested parties must email POCs with company name and CAGE code for vetting and access via DoD SAFE. An industry engagement event may be held, with details to follow in a separate notice. Questions should be directed to Mr. Phil Turner, Ms. Bria Pender, Ms. Devon Peck, or Ms. Alexis Medley via email.