Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) Tactical Networks

SOL #: N6660426R3000Consolidate Bundle

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NUWC DIV NEWPORT

NEWPORT, RI, 02841-1703, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

Network Services Delivered As A Service, By Subscription, Or Service Contract. Physical And Wireless Networks Managed As A Service Connected To And From Core Data Centers, Work Areas, And Offices Connecting End Users To The Organization's Broader Networks. Network Services Delivered In Connection With Other Iaa S And Paa S Services. Cloud Based Network Management Services And Software Defined Networks (Sdn) Accessed By Service Contract Or Subscriptions. (DG10)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/63815f2a3f3042dfa628d06907992e77/view

Timeline

Posted

May 7, 2026

Last Updated

May 7, 2026

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, NUWC DIV NEWPORT, has issued a Consolidation Justification for the Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) Tactical Networks requirement. This notice details the government's intent to consolidate two existing CANES service task orders into a single requirement for engineering and technical services supporting U.S. Navy submarines. The anticipated solicitation number is N6660426R3000, and it will be a task order under the SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC). An advance notice is expected soon via PIEE.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for engineering and technical services to support the evolution and deployment of Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and Submarine Local Area Network (SubLAN) Tactical Networks for U.S. Navy submarines. The services aim to align with PEO C4I PMW160's strategy for a unified Tactical Network.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Consolidation Justification for a future SeaPort-NxG Task Order
Anticipated Solicitation Number: N6660426R3000
Contracting Vehicle: SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC)
Period of Performance: 5 years (one base year and four option years)
Estimated Level of Effort: 505,785 labor hours over five years
Published Date: May 7, 2026

Consolidation Rationale

The consolidation is deemed necessary and justified per FAR 7.107-2 to improve capability fielding and management. Benefits include enhanced technical execution, schedule performance, communication, quality assurance, resource optimization, and mission acceleration by aligning with a unified Tactical Network strategy.