Market Survey for Software Engineering Services - Seeking Industry Capability Statements from Seaport Small Businesses for NIWC PAC Code 532 Application Arsenal (AA) Enterprise Engineering and Lifecycle Support

SOL #: N66001-26-R-3507Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NIWC PACIFIC

SAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

Support Services For Activities Involved With Application Development And Support To Include Analysis, Design, Development, Coding, Testing, And Release Packaging, As Well As Support Of Off The Shelf Business Applications. (DA01)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e32e156147c043b29aed50727b8aa935/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 20, 2026

Last Updated

May 4, 2026

Response Deadline

May 4, 2026, 11:00 PM

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 Pacific (NIWC PAC) is conducting a Market Survey (Sources Sought) to identify Small Business Seaport contract holders capable of providing Software Engineering Services for the Application Arsenal (AA) Enterprise Engineering and Lifecycle Support. This Request for Information (RFI), reference number N66001-26-R-3507, aims to gather industry feedback and assess small business capabilities for a potential future set-aside. Responses are due May 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST.

Purpose & Scope

NIWC PAC Code 532 seeks to procure comprehensive engineering, software development, technical services, and program management for the continued design, implementation, security, and sustainment of the Application Arsenal (AA) enterprise service. The contractor will provide full lifecycle systems engineering and software sustainment for the AA platform, ensuring secure and effective operation for warfighters and government personnel. This includes modernizing deployment architectures using the Overmatch Software Armory (OSA) DevSecOps pipeline, integrating cybersecurity controls (RMF), fielding new releases across CONUS/OCONUS environments, and providing sustainment (Operations & Maintenance, System Administration, Cyber & Information Assurance, Help Desk), training, and logistics support.

Contract Details

Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
Reference Number: N66001-26-R-3507
Anticipated Contract Type: Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)
Period of Performance: Six (6) years (one base year and four 1-year options)
Estimated Level of Effort: Approximately 25-30 Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) per year
Estimated Dollar Range: >$30 Million - $50 Million
NAICS Code: 541330 (Engineering Services), Size Standard: $47.0 Million
Set-Aside: This market survey targets Small Business firms for a potential future set-aside. Limitations on subcontracting clauses (FAR 52.219-14, DEVIATION 2021-O0008) will apply, including provisions for Similarly Situated Entities (SSEs).
Place of Performance: Implies CONUS and OCONUS locations, ashore and afloat, with potential travel to various Combatant Commands. Work may require access up to SECRET level, with potential for TOP SECRET.

Submission Requirements

Eligibility: Only Seaport contract holders are to respond.
Content: Capability statements should include a Corporate Description (firm name, size status, ownership, POCs, CAGE/UEI, Seaport Contract Number, facility clearance, accounting system statement) and Corporate Experience (1-3 relevant citations using Attachment 2 format).
Format: Not to exceed 10 single-sided pages, 8.5x11 inch, single-spaced, 1-inch margins, 10-point Times New Roman font. Tables and charts are permitted and count against the page limit; graphics are not allowed.
Submission Method: Email to Corbin Walters (corbin.c.walters.civ@us.navy.mil). Include the Seaport contract number and reference number N66001-26-R-3507.

Key Deadlines

Questions Deadline: April 27, 2026
Response Closing Date: May 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM PST

Additional Notes

This is a request for information only for market research purposes and is not a solicitation. The government will not reimburse costs for responses. The acquisition strategy decision will be posted on SAM.gov after evaluation.