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Solicitation

RFP for Advanced Signatures Technologies (AST)

Solicitation N0016726R3104 · Due 2026-11-16. RFP for Advanced Signatures Technologies (AST). DEPT OF DEFENSE in Maryland · NAICS 541330.

SolicitationN0016726R3104
Notice typeSolicitation
PostedOctober 26, 2026
Response deadlineNovember 16, 2026
Place of performance9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD, BETHESDA MD 20817-5700, Maryland, 20817
ClassificationNAICS 541330 · Engineering Services · PSC AC13
Set-asideSmall Business Set Aside - Total

OFFICIAL NOTICE CONTENT

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The Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), is soliciting services ranging from advancements in software standards and technologies for data processing, storage, simulation/generation, and visualization to the development of new software capabilities for Navy systems afloat and ashore.The Government is soliciting this requirement as a total small-business set-aside. The task order (TO) will be awarded under the SeaPort-NxG Multiple Award Contract (MAC) and will include Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), level-of-effort (LOE) contract line item numbers (CLINs), as well as cost-only other direct cost (ODC) CLINs for incidental materials and travel.The task order will have a five-year period of performance, consisting of a one-year base period and four one-year option periods. Please note that Attachments 02, 03, and 04 must be requested via email. *Update* - 21 October 2026 This opportunity is for SEAPORT-NxG MAC HOLDERS ONLY- Total Small Business set-aside. No other offers will be considered. Proposals submitted by non-MAC holders will not be evaluated. Please note the Navy has transitioned from the legacy SeaPort portal to the PIEE Solicitation Module for the submission of offers, proposals, and awards under SeaPort-NxG. SeaPort MAC holders will need to register for PIEE accounts in order to receive solicitations and submit proposals/offers. Please reference the official PIEE registration guide for vendors on how to set up accounts in PIEE: https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/cap/docs/piee/PIEE_Solicitation_Module_Vendor_Access_Instructions.pdf

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Department / agencyDEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tierDEPT OF THE NAVY
Contracting officeNSWC CARDEROCK
Office addressBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

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First seen by GovBidFitOctober 27, 2026

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