Environmental and Ship Motion Forecasting (ESMF)

The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock is seeking industry input to support the Environmental and Ship Motion Forecasting system through a sources sought notice with solicitation number N00167-C0231-ESMF2026. The contractor will be expected to provide comprehensive management, personnel, materials, equipment, facilities, and support services to enable tasks involving the ESMF system, including its subcomponents, hardware, and software. The effort is aligned with NAICS code 541330 and is intended to enhance predictive capabilities for environmental and ship motion conditions critical to naval operations. Initial postings include Draft ESMF Personnel Qualification standards and Draft Section L M for public feedback, allowing industry to review and comment on requirements prior to formal solicitation. The solicitation was posted on May 27, 2026, with responses due by June 4, 2026, and additional question and answer documentation has since been released to clarify intent and expectations. The primary point of contact for this initiative is Joseph Estrella, with Michael Jones as secondary contact, both reachable through official Navy email addresses. The performing office is located in Bethesda, Maryland, though the exact place of performance is not specified. While there is no set-aside designation indicated, the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors seeking to provide technical and operational support to the Department of Defense. All correspondence and submissions must adhere to the deadlines and guidelines outlined in the solicitation, and interested parties are directed to the SAM.gov platform for full details, amendments, and updates throughout the feedback and procurement cycle.