RTI SWM
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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 Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to procure Real Time Innovations (RTI) software subscriptions and support on a sole source basis for existing systems. This is a Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the renewal of RTI Connext DDS Professional Developer Subscriptions and Basic Support. Quotations are due by April 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Opportunity Details
This combined synopsis/solicitation (N0017826Q6735) is issued by NSWCDD, part of the Department of the Navy, to acquire specific software and support services from Real Time Innovations, Inc. The requirement is for a renewal of existing software, and the use of an alternative brand would necessitate significant system redesign and substantial cost duplication, justifying the sole source approach under FAR 6.103-1(b).
Scope of Work
The requirement includes:
- RTI Connext DDS Professional, Developer Subscription (P/N: 866-20-85-00-03): 10 Lots, each providing one developer license for a one-year term (June 2, 2026 - June 1, 2027). This includes software for Windows, Linux, and macOS, library source code, pre-built binaries, software updates, and self-service support.
- Basic Support, User Subscription (P/N: 869-20-00-00): 1 Lot, providing remote RTI technical support (phone, email, web) for a single identified individual and RTI Academy access for each licensed project developer for a one-year term (June 2, 2026 - June 1, 2027). Deliveries will be made to NSWC Dahlgren, VA.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (FAR 6.103-1(b)).
- NAICS Code: 513210 (Software Publishers).
- PSC Code: DA10 (Business Application/application Development Software as a Service).
- Period of Performance: June 2, 2026, to June 1, 2027.
- Quotation Due Date: April 30, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EST.
- Anticipated Award Date: June 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a quotation in response to this RFQ. A critical requirement is that offerors must be authorized resellers or distributors of Real Time Innovations, Inc. products and provide documentation from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) confirming this status. Quotations without such documentation may not be considered. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. All firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Questions regarding this solicitation should be emailed to Marcia Rennie (marcia.m.rennie.civ@us.navy.mil) prior to the closing date, referencing N0017826Q6735 in the subject line.