Broad Request For Solutions (BRFS)
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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC Crane Division, has issued a Special Notice regarding an upcoming Broad Request For Solutions (BRFS). This BRFS aims to solicit innovative proposals for Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research, prototype development, demonstration, test and evaluation, analytics, modeling, and simulation. Awards will be made as Project Orders under the Expeditionary Missions Consortium (EMC2) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Vendors interested in responding must be members of EMC2. The BRFS is anticipated for release in May 2026 through the EMC2 Members Only Site.
Purpose and Scope
The primary purpose of this BRFS is to address current and future needs across ten critical technology areas. The Government seeks solutions that contribute to research, development, and demonstration efforts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Request For Solutions (BRFS) leading to Project Orders under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Anticipated BRFS Release: May 2026 (via EMC2 Members Only Site).
- Special Notice Published: April 27, 2026.
Eligibility and Key Requirements
To be eligible to respond to the upcoming BRFS, vendors must be members of the Expeditionary Missions Consortium (EMC2). Interested parties should visit emccrane.org for membership information. This project will be managed by a Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division Project Manager.
Technology Areas
The BRFS will seek solutions within the following ten technology areas:
- Contested Logistics
- Energy Resilient Smart Micro Grids
- Technologies for Improved Water Resilience
- Advanced Battery Technology
- Weapons Performance Energy Demand Reduction
- Shipboard Power and Propulsion
- Energy Training and Education
- Unmanned Persistence
- Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology for Power Infrastructure and Weapons Systems Protection
- Supply Chain
Additional Information
More detailed information regarding specific interest areas under each Technology Area will be provided upon the BRFS release. The contracting office is located at 300 Hwy 361, Crane, IN 47522. The primary point of contact is Mark Dravet, who can be reached at mark.v.dravet.civ@us.navy.mil or 812-381-7085.