NATO Improved Link Eleven (NILE) In-Service Support 6 (ISS 6)

The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command is seeking a follow-on In-Service Support contract for the NATO Improved Link Eleven program, known as NILE ISS 6, to sustain operational capabilities for the seven NILE partner nations: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This effort is being conducted under the support of the Navy Command and Control Program Office and the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence to ensure the continued reliability, interoperability, and modernization of the NILE system across allied forces. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the NAICS code 541512 indicating it falls under custom computer programming services, emphasizing the technical and analytical nature of the required support. The contract opportunity is open for response until July 6, 2026, and the anticipated performance location is in San Diego, California, where the contracting office is based. Initial inquiries can be directed to Danica Sablad as the primary point of contact and Sarah Murr as the secondary representative, both affiliated with the U.S. Navy. The presolicitation notice, posted on June 4, 2026, aims to inform potential small business contractors of the upcoming procurement and gather market feedback before releasing a formal request for proposals. The goal is to secure an experienced small business capable of delivering sustained technical support, system maintenance, upgrades, and integration services critical to maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the NILE communications infrastructure for NATO allies.