Sources Sought ? Engineering and Technical Support for the Command and Control Processor (C2P) Adjunct Processor (AP) Multi-Link Interface Unit (MLIU) Software
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 Center (NIWC) Pacific is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified sources capable of providing Engineering and Technical Support for the proprietary Command and Control Processor (C2P) Adjunct Processor (AP) Multi-Link Interface Unit (MLIU) Software. This critical software, owned by Ultra Electronics, requires specialized support for tactical data link and situational awareness capabilities. Responses are due April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
Required support services for the AP MLIU software include:
- Software maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Development and integration of software/firmware updates.
- Addressing Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs).
- System integration and testing.
- Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support for fleet-reported issues.
Key Requirement: Proprietary Data Rights
Crucially, interested parties must demonstrate verifiable proof of legal access to, and the right to use and modify, the proprietary Ultra Electronics AP MLIU software source code and associated technical documentation. A simple statement of capability without this proof will be considered insufficient.
Requested Information
Capability statements, limited to ten pages, must address:
- Company Information: Name, address, point of contact, CAGE code, and business size.
- Technical Capability: Detailed experience providing software engineering and maintenance for the C2P AP MLIU system.
- Proprietary Data Rights: Verifiable proof of access/license agreements for Ultra Electronics AP MLIU source code and technical data.
- Past Performance: Summary of recent (within three years) and relevant contracts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Product Service Code: AC33 (National Defense R&D Services; Defense Related Activities; Experimental Development)
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, 11:00 AM PST
- Published: March 26, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue one. No contract will be awarded based on this notice, and the Government will not pay for response costs. Submit capability statements and questions via email to Dan Nardi at dan.a.nardi.civ@us.navy.mil, with the subject line: "Response to Sources Sought Notice: C2P AP MLIU Support."