Surface Combatant Software Factories

The U.S. Navy is advancing its Surface Combatant Software Factory initiative through an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 2371b, focusing on the migration to Agile Development as a core component of its Future Integrated Combat System Strategy. This effort builds upon previously released draft documents that establish the OTA’s scope, emphasizing collaboration and innovation within software development for naval combat systems. The program is managed by NAVSEA and leverages the expertise of an established U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Consortium for Command, Control, and Communications in Cyberspace (C5), administered by Consortium Management Group, Inc., which will be the primary source of updates and communications rather than the SAM.gov platform. The solicitation for the Surface Combatant Software Factories, identified by number N00024-19-R-5126, remains active as of June 2020, with NAVSEA seeking input through a sources-sought announcement under NAICS code 541512, which pertains to custom computer programming services. The office responsible is located at the Washington Navy Yard in D.C., and points of contact include Patrick J. Loftus and Alexander Gosnell, who can provide further information regarding the engagement. This opportunity underscores the Navy’s commitment to adopting cutting-edge software development methodologies and fostering partnerships within the consortium framework to enhance the effectiveness and responsiveness of surface combatant systems.