Opportunity
PIEE #N6523626RE030_
NIWC Atlantic Seeks Engineering and Technical Support for DARPA RDT&E Events with Major Network Equipment
Buyer
NIWC Atlantic
Posted
May 07, 2026
Respond By
May 20, 2026
Identifier
N6523626RE030_
NAICS
541330, 541690, 541512
NIWC Atlantic is seeking advanced engineering and technical support for DARPA's dynamic RDT&E events under the SeaPort NxG program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic, Office of the CTO - Products and Equipment Requested: - Fiber optic cable (Part #X2012K64180H), 40,000 feet - Displays (Part #PLATINUM 100010B), 16 units - Event capture equipment (Part #PLATINUM TOOLS CAT 6+ EZ-RJ45 CLAM SHELL), 30 units - RF Radios (Part #RU7100), 10 units - Network Switches (Part #WS-C3560CX12PC-S), 15 units - Ethernet cable (Part #CM-00423CS346U-02), 25 units - Connectors 100/PK (Part #443142), 25 packs - Network Attached Storage (NAS) (Part #RKS1317), 2 units - Services Requested: - Professional engineering and technical support for DARPA RDT&E events - Advanced technology development support, including site surveys, event logistics, build-up/tear-down, and subject matter expertise in networking, cyber, cable infrastructure, software modernization, and RF - Onsite management of logistics, production, vendor oversight, event continuity, inventory management, and post-event activities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Support for large-scale public events with both wireless and wired network communications - Strict security, quality, and property management requirements - Travel and support at multiple U.S. and OCONUS military bases and locations - Proposals must include detailed technical capability references and cost/price data, adhering to specified labor categories and hours - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the requirements; part numbers are provided for all major equipment - Evaluation prioritizes technical superiority with fair and reasonable pricing, with no tradeoffs between cost and non-cost factors
Description
Draft SeaPort NxG Request for Proposal (RFP). This is an advance posting of the evaluation criteria and performance work statement. The formal RFP will follow.