TIH 28/30/32
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 Sea Systems Command, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Keyport, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Technology Insertion Hardware (TIH) 28/30/32. This opportunity seeks development, integration, and production of hardware supporting the Navy's Submarine Warfare Federated Tactical System (SWFTS), including requirements for U.S. Navy, FMS, and AUKUS partners. This is an unrestricted, full and open solicitation. Proposals are due March 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the development, integration, and production of Technology Insertion Hardware for TI-28, TI-30, and TI-32. This effort is critical for the Navy's SWFTS and extends support to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and Australia, United Kingdom, United States (AUKUS) partners.
Contract Details
- Type: Single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Duration: Nine-year ordering period.
- Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): A mix of Fixed-Price Incentive (FPIF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), and Cost-Reimbursable CLINs.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted / Full and Open.
- NAICS: 334511 (1,250 employees).
- Evaluation: Best-value tradeoff basis.
- Anticipated Award Date: June 10, 2027.
Key Updates from Amendments
- Amendment 0002 (February 10, 2026): Provided Government responses to offeror questions. Revised Attachment 11 to increase visibility of instructions and update Worksheet 11B for Field Engineering. Revised Attachment 12 to increase visibility of instructions and correct an hour discrepancy in Worksheet 12G Section B. Updated Attachment 20 (Section L paragraph 2.6, Tab 3(e)) to clarify the process for Prime Contractor's submission of subcontractor's password-protected, unredacted cost volume.
- Amendment 0001 (February 4, 2026): Extended the proposal due date by 14 days to March 9, 2026. Provided Government responses to earlier questions. Revised Attachment 20 (Section L) to update points of contact and remove references to ".zip" file submissions, clarifying proposals shall be individual files via PIEE. Issued revised Attachments 03, 10, 11, and 12 to correct and align labor categories, hours, and clause applicability.
Submission & Access
- Proposal Submission: Electronically via the Solicitation Module of the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) suite at
https://piee.eb.mil/. - Solicitation Documents: Available on
https://aimtc.nuwc.navy.mil. - Technical Reference Material: Available on the Electronic Technical Information Center (E-TIC). Access requires a valid JCP certification, CAC or DoD-approved ECA certificate, and specific AIMTC profile information. DD Form 2345 is required for access to technical documents subject to Arms Export Control Act restrictions.
- SAM Registration: Offerors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.
Important Dates
- RFP Issue Date: January 8, 2026
- Proposal Response Due Date: March 9, 2026, 2:00 PM Pacific Time
- Latest Amendment Published: February 10, 2026
Contact Information
- Contract Specialist: Michael Beadle (
michael.f.beadle.civ@us.navy.mil) - Contracting Officer: Hannah Ross (
hannah.s.ross6.civ@us.navy.mil) All inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to both contacts.