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NIWC Atlantic Rapid Capabilities Cell Commercial Solutions Opening

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The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is issuing a continuously open Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under solicitation number N65236-26-S-0001 to rapidly identify and acquire innovative commercial technologies and services that address urgent fleet requirements. Authorized by 10 U.S.C. 4022, this CSO supports the mission of the Rapid Capabilities Cell to accelerate the adoption of advanced solutions through prototyping, technology curating, and streamlined acquisition pathways. Rather than accepting general responses, the CSO operates by posting specific Areas of Interest (AOIs) on the Vulcan platform, which industry partners must target with tailored submissions. The solicitation emphasizes expeditionary tactical capabilities and enterprise IT systems aligned with warfighter information advantage, leveraging commercial innovations to bridge technology gaps quickly. Updates to the CSO include the addition of DD254 enclosures for command-level security agreements, public release guidance for dissemination, and clarifications on potential Production Other Transactions (OTs) that may follow successful prototyping efforts. The contract is administered by NIWC Atlantic located in North Charleston, South Carolina, and falls under the NAICS code 541715 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The primary point of contact is Jessie Rehwoldt, who can be reached via email for inquiries. All AOIs and submissions are hosted exclusively on the Vulcan platform, and proposers must adhere to the guidance outlined in the latest updates, including security protocols and dissemination requirements. This CSO does not have a set closing date but remains active as long as mission-relevant AOIs are posted, making it a dynamic mechanism for sustaining innovation and responsiveness to evolving naval operational needs. The place of performance is tied to the 29410 ZIP code area, reflecting the local and expeditionary nature of the capabilities being sought.

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NIWC Atlantic's RCO seeks industry submissions for rapid development of naval information warfare technologies.

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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SC, 29410

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic
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OfficeNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA
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Department Of Defense → Niwc Atlantic
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Office AddressNORTH CHARLESTON, SC, 29419-9022, USA
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Jessie Rehwoldt

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Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic?s mission is to conduct research, development, prototyping, engineering, test and evaluation, installation, and sustainment of integrated information warfare capabilities and services across all warfighting domains with an emphasis on Expeditionary Tactical Capabilities and Enterprise IT and Business Systems in order to drive innovation and warfighter information advantage. To achieve these mission imperatives, NIWC Atlantic has established the Rapid Capabilities Cell (RCC) to act as a change agent to rapidly assess and accelerate the delivery of capabilities to address emergent fleet needs. To accelerate the adoption of advanced technology, curate solutions to technology gaps, and lead rapid prototyping NIWC Atlantic issues this RCC Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) as authorized by 10 U.S.C. 4022 for the acquisition of innovative commercial products or commercial services through the use of a general solicitation. Interested parties with new/developmental technological solutions are highly encouraged to follow this CSO (N65236-26-S-0001) in Sam.gov that will be used to post future Areas of Interest (AOI) for which the Government seeks solutions. Please note that responses against this continuously open CSO announcement will not be accepted. Individual Areas of Interest will be posted against this CSO that interested parties can submit technical solutions against. Update 0003 adds enclosures 1 through 5 to the CSO for Command Focus Area level DD254s. Update 0004 adds Public Release and dissemination guidance for the CSO, adds Vulcan as the platform for AOI Postings and proposal submissions and adds clarifying information regarding Production OTs that may result from this CSO.

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