PD-32-0001; Common Controller Assessment

SolicitationN64498-27-RFPREQ-PD-32-0001

BuyerDEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice typeSources Sought

PostedAugust 31, 2026

Response deadlineSeptember 30, 2026

Place of performancePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, 19112, USA

ClassificationNAICS 335999 · PSC 5963

Set-asideNo Set aside used

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

Opportunity description

Stored from SAM.gov public data

This Request for Information (RFI) notice is being issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). The Government is seeking information regarding the procurement of services for concept design for the Common Controller (CC) and Interface Module (IM). Specifications are listed in the attached RFI Notice and Statement of Work (SOW). SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES: Respondents shall provide capability statements with specific information regarding their ability to provide the required materials described in the attachments. NSWCPD will only accept unclassified, electronic submissions. Responses shall be submitted via email to jenny.e.tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil by 06:00PM EST, 30 September 2026. Responses shall list "N64498-27-RFPREQ-PD-32-0001" in the subject line. No phone calls shall be accepted. This notice is for market research purposes only and does NOT constitute a Request for Proposal. This notice shall not be construed as a contract, a promise to contract, or as a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government is NOT seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. This notice is issued solely for conducting market research in accordance with FAR Part 10 and gathering information for planning purposes. Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this notice. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this notice to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

FEDERAL BUYER

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tierDEPT OF THE NAVY

Contracting officeNSWC PHILADELPHIA DIV

Office addressPHILADELPHIA, PA, 19112-1403, USA

Public points of contact

PrimaryJenny TomeoJenny.e.Tomeo.civ@us.navy.mil 4452277612

GOVBIDFIT SCREENING LENS

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Decision support

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Market-research stage

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Near-term deadline

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Eligibility gate recorded

No Set aside used is recorded as the set-aside or restriction. Confirm the bidding entity actually satisfies the applicable program and size requirements before investing proposal time.

Classification signal

NAICS 335999 · PSC 5963 is the recorded classification. Use it as a screening clue, then compare the actual scope and deliverables rather than treating the code alone as proof of fit.

Official description available

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Public buyer contact available

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Has SAM.gov posted an amendment or changed the response date, attachments or submission instructions since this GovBidFit snapshot was refreshed?Does the notice request a capability statement, technical response, questions, pricing input, or another specific market-research response?Are there question deadlines, site visits, registrations or internal approvals that occur before the final response date?Does the bidding entity hold the required current status for the recorded set-aside and the solicitation's assigned NAICS size standard?Can the business perform in Pennsylvania at a sustainable cost after travel, mobilization, staffing, licensing and subcontractor requirements are considered?

What this opportunity record tells you

SAM.gov identifies this as a sources sought from DEPT OF DEFENSE. The record was posted on August 31, 2026 and currently lists September 30, 2026 as the response deadline. GovBidFit keeps source facts separate from its matching guidance so you can see what comes from the federal notice.

The listed product or service classification is NAICS 335999 · PSC 5963. The set-aside field is No Set aside used. These fields help narrow your search, but they do not replace the full solicitation, amendments, attachments, clauses or eligibility language on the official source.

Before deciding to bid

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