LIPTM00183, INIS IPT, IWRP BRPP BYOB

The U.S. Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Systems Command, specifically NIWC Atlantic, is forecasting a procurement opportunity titled LIPTM00183 under the IWRP BRPP BYOB initiative, with a focus on advanced electromagnetic spectrum technologies. The effort, known as Bring Your Own Bits, seeks innovative solutions that leverage commercial and proprietary hardware and software to enhance capabilities in contested electromagnetic environments. This pre-solicitation collaboration aims to gather industry input to refine requirements and foster cooperative development between government and private sector experts, with an emphasis on agility, adaptability, and rapid deployment of spectrum-centric systems. The anticipated performance location is Charleston, and the point of contact for inquiries is Contracting Officer Giancarlo Dumenigo, reachable via email at giancarlo.dumenigo.civ@us.navy.mil. The forecast was posted on August 10, 2026, indicating that a formal solicitation is expected in the near future, though no solicitation number has been issued yet. No NAICS code, set-aside classification, or specific contracting vehicle has been specified, suggesting that the approach will remain flexible to accommodate emerging technologies and partnerships. Stakeholders are encouraged to engage during this pre-solicitation phase to align capabilities with the Navy’s evolving needs in electronic warfare, signal intelligence, and electromagnetic resilience.