Situational Awareness, Boundary Enforcement and Response (SABER) Computing Hardware for Surface Ships
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 Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), on behalf of NAVSEA 03 and Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) PEO C4I and Cybersecurity Program Office (PMW 130), is issuing a combined Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought notice for Situational Awareness, Boundary Enforcement and Response (SABER) Computing Hardware for surface ships. This market research aims to identify potential sources for a future hardware production contract for the SABER Mid-Tier Acquisition (MTA). Responses are due April 21, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Navy intends to procure computing platforms to host software operating environments and cybersecurity applications, specifically the SABER Computing Hardware suite. This includes four types of units: SABER racks, Boundary Defense Capability (BDC)/Distributed Packet Collector (DPC) Variant "A" (with displays), Variant "B" (without displays), and Out of Band Network Switch (OOBNS) Units. SABER is a MTA currently fielded on 30 Navy ships, with a target of 90. This RFI covers production after 2027, focusing on building and sustaining shipboard systems, integrating commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics into shock-hardened racks, and providing engineering support for potential re-design or hardware upgrades.
Information Sought
Interested parties should submit capability statements detailing experience in:
- Managing design and production of SABER equipment hardware (or analogous programs).
- Providing systems engineering for display, video, printer, and related hardware.
- Conducting formal design and test reviews (PEO SHIPS/NAVSEA 03C TRM).
- Implementing and maintaining Configuration Management (CM), Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) plans, and Reliability, Maintainability, and Quality Assurance (RMQA) programs.
- Developing and implementing Risk Management Plans.
- Providing engineering support for SABER component development and qualification.
Responses should also include company details (CAGE, UEI, business size, POCs), a capability statement with past similar efforts (contract numbers, values, periods), supporting documentation, data on delivering against the provided Technical Data Package (TDP), and feedback on the TDP and relevant Navy standards (e.g., MIL-S-901D, MIL-E-16400H).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 21, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 23, 2026
Additional Notes
Access to the controlled Attachment 1 (SABER TDP) requires emailing POCs with company name and CAGE Code for vetting. The Navy may host an industry engagement event. This is for informational planning only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. All costs for responding are at the vendor's expense. Responses are open to U.S.-only interested parties. Proprietary information must be clearly marked.