Software Definable/Reconfigurable Systems (SDS): Design, Development, Support, and Integration

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory under the Department of Defense has awarded a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee contract titled Software Definable/Reconfigurable Systems (SDS): Design, Development, Support, and Integration with solicitation number N00173-26-C-2433, posted on June 18, 2026. This contract is intended to support the design, development, integration, and ongoing technical support of software definable and reconfigurable systems, focusing on advanced capabilities for naval applications. The work will be performed primarily in Washington, D.C., at the Naval Research Laboratory’s facility with a ZIP code of 20375, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Graham Irby, reachable via email and phone provided in the contract metadata. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715, which classifies it as Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, indicating that the scope is centered on technical innovation and R&D rather than commercial off-the-shelf procurement. No set-aside designation is specified, meaning the award is open to all eligible contractors without restriction based on small business status or other categories. Funding is structured under a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) arrangement, which implies that the contractor will be reimbursed for allowable costs plus a fixed fee unrelated to performance outcomes, typical for complex, high-risk R&D efforts where exact costs are difficult to anticipate. The contract underscores the Department of Defense’s investment in next-generation software-defined systems critical to operational adaptability and technological superiority.