Fleet Enterprise Data Analytics and Digital Capability (FEDADC) Support Services

Sources Sought Notice / Request for Information

This document is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Notice from the United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) to gather industry input on capabilities and approaches for providing highly skilled data analytics, visualization, and digital capability contractor support services to the USFFC Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO). This is not a solicitation, but a market research tool to understand industry interest and capability.

The services required encompass a broad range of data-related functions, including:

• Data Analytics and foundational data processing
• Data Transformation, Management, and Governance
• Cloud and Distributed Computing, Technical and Data Architecture
• AI, Machine Learning, Predictive & Prescriptive Modeling, and AI Governance
• Data Science Lifecycle Support and Enterprise Strategy
• Data Visualization, UI/UX, and Transformational Methodologies
• Program Management, Risk Assessment, Change Management, and Strategic Communications
• Application Development and Training Enablement

The government anticipates a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods. The anticipated acquisition strategy is a single Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract or task order. The anticipated start date is January – March 2027.

Interested parties are requested to provide specific information, including:

• Full Business Name, Cage code, UEI, and Size of Business (based on NAICS codes 541511, 541715, 541330).
• Company representative contact information.
• SAM.gov registration status.
• Ownership details (domestic/foreign).
• Proof of a current Secret facilities clearance level.
• Recommendations/feedback on the acquisition strategy and potential alternative solutions.
• Recent and relevant experience demonstrating capability to support the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).
• Information regarding small business utilization and compliance with FAR 52.219-14 if applicable.

Responses are due by Friday, March 27, 2026, at 9 AM EST, and should be emailed to Samantha Ballance.

NAICS codes are 541511 (1,300 employees), 541715 (1,000 employees), and 541330 ($25.5M). The government will consider small business set-aside if sufficient interest and capability exist among small businesses. Small business utilization will be considered regardless of set-aside status.

This is a new requirement. The draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is available as Attachment I. The government will not pay for information received and is not obligated by any information submitted. All questions and answers will be posted as updates to the notice.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

To provide highly skilled data analytics and data science contractor support services to implement solutions for the USFF CDAO and Fleet subordinate commands, addressing data requirements and strategy implementation. The goal is to prevent duplication of effort and create consolidated synergistic solutions.

The contractor will support the USFF CDAO in developing and sustaining advanced analytics, visualizations, and data governance frameworks. Key functional areas include:

• Data Analytics
• Foundational Data Processing and Provisioning
• Analytics Sustainment Support
• Data Transformation
• Database Management
• Cloud and Distributed Computing
• Technical and Data Architecture
• Data Management and Data Governance
• Emerging Technologies Assessment and Recommendations
• Data Science Lifecycle Support
• Enterprise Data, Data Analytics, and Artificial Intelligence Strategy
• Enterprise-Effecting and Mission-Focused Analytic Products
• Data Mining, Wrangling, and Exploration
• AI and Machine Learning Technologies
• Predictive & Prescriptive Modeling
• AI Governance
• Data Visualization Design and Development
• User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX)
• Transformational Methodologies
• Stakeholder and Customer User Interfaces and Experience
• Project Planning and Execution
• Program Management and Strategy
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation
• Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement
• Strategic Communications Support
• Training Enablement
• Application Development

Key deliverables include monthly progress and financial reports, trip reports, a Quality Control Plan, an Enterprise Data, Data Analytics, and AI Strategy, Data Quality & Definition Documentation, Technical and Data Architecture Documentation, Change Management and Communications Plan, Data Continuity and Service Interruption Plan, MLOps Lifecycle Documentation, UI/UX Research and Reports, Emerging Technology Assessment Reports, Training Materials, Interactive Dashboards and Visualizations, and an End of Contract Final Report.

The contract includes a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods, plus an extension option. The majority of work will be performed at Government facilities, primarily at the United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) in Norfolk, VA, with potential for remote work (telework) subject to COR approval.

• Personnel must possess a minimum of an active Secret clearance.
• Compliance with Department of War (DOW), Department of the Navy (DON), CDAO, and Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) governance frameworks, data privacy regulations, and security standards is required.
• Specific labor categories are defined with minimum education and experience requirements.
• Contractor personnel must obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).
• Adherence to Operations Security (OPSEC) and protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is mandatory.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought Notice from the United States Fleet Forces Command (USFFC) for the Fleet Enterprise Data Analytics and Digital Capability (FEDADC) program. The purpose is to gather industry input on capabilities and approaches for providing highly skilled data analytics/visualization and digital contractor support services to the USFFC enterprise, specifically to the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Office (CDAO).

The services required encompass a broad range of data-related functions, including:

• Data Analytics

• Foundational Data Processing and Provisioning

• Analytics Sustainment Support

• Data Transformation

• Database Management

• Cloud and Distributed Computing

• Technical and Data Architecture

• Data Management and Data Governance

• Emerging Technologies Assessment

• Data Science Lifecycle Support

• Enterprise Data, Analytics, and AI Strategy

• Enterprise-Effecting and Mission-Focused Analytic Products

• Data Mining, Wrangling, and Exploration

• AI and Machine Learning Technologies

• Predictive & Prescriptive Modeling

• AI Governance

• Data Visualization Design and Development

• User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX)

• Transformational Methodologies

• Stakeholder and Customer User Interfaces and Experience

• Project Planning and Execution

• Program Management and Strategy

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Change Management and Stakeholder Engagement

• Strategic Communications Support

• Training Enablement

• Application Development

• The anticipated period of performance is a 12-month base period with four 12-month option periods.

• The anticipated acquisition strategy is a single Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract or task order.

• The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541511 – Custom Computer Programming Services, with a size standard of 1300 employees.

• The Product and Service Code (PSC) is DA01.

• This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP). It is a market research tool to ascertain interest, capability, and capacity.

• Interested parties should provide specific information including:

  • Full Business Name, Cage code, UEI, Size of Business.
  • Company representative contact information.
  • SAM.gov registration status.
  • Ownership details (domestic/foreign).
  • Proof of current Secret facilities clearance level (DCSA verification).
  • Recommendations on acquisition strategy and alternative solutions.
  • Description of recent and relevant experience related to the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

• Submissions are limited to 8 pages, 12-point font, and must be submitted electronically.

• The deadline for responses is Friday, March 27, 2026, at 9 AM EST.

• All questions must be submitted in writing via email.

• The government will consider a small business set-aside if there is sufficient demonstrated interest and capability among small businesses.

• Companies interested in a small business set-aside must provide specific details on how they would comply with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

• Small business utilization will be considered for all businesses.

• The government will not pay for information received.

• This notice does not obligate the government to any future acquisition.

• A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is referenced as Attachment I.