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This Call for solutions is for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS)
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The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Natick Contracting Division, has issued a Call for Solutions (CFS) under solicitation number W911QY-26-S-SBIS-01, seeking proposals for prototype Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS). This effort, conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and linked to the Army Open Solicitation W9128Z-25-S-A002, aims to award multiple Prototype Other Transaction Agreements to offerors whose Solution Briefs provide the most advantageous solutions as evaluated per the specified criteria. The finalized CFS and Statement of Objectives were released in May 2026, with responses due by May 19, 2026. Interested parties are invited to submit a single solution brief and are required to submit any inquiries by the May 8, 2026 deadline through established government points of contact, maintaining strict communication protocols to avoid conflicts of interest. The project relates to the development of a Shipboard Isolation System to enhance operational capabilities, and all communications must be directed exclusively to the designated agreements officer and specialist. Multiple updates have been provided throughout the solicitation period, including the release of finalized documents and updated question-and-answer attachments to address clarifications requested by potential offerors. The place of performance for the resulting agreements is Stafford, Virginia, and although there is no set-aside utilized, the associated NAICS code is 339113. This presolicitation is managed by the Department of Defense agency located in Natick, Massachusetts.
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Stafford, VA, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
This Call for solutions is associated with the Army's Open Solicitation, W9128Z-25-S-A002. Please see the referenced link for more information. (https://sam.gov/opp/476c4481dc56499c9b1d9c6a9ce745a9/view).
Call for Solutions (CFS) Number: W911QY-26-S-SBIS-01
Issuing Office: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division (NCD)
Draft Date Issued: March 11, 2026
New Question and answers are highlighted
Shipboard Isolation System (SIS)
This Call for Solutions (CFS) is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, “Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects,” against the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) W9128Z-25-S-A002.
The Government intends to award multiple Prototype Other Transaction (OT) Agreements to the offerors whose Solution Briefs are determined to be most advantageous to the Government based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section D.
This CFS invites interested parties to submit a “Solution Brief” for a prototype SIS.
The draft details can be found in Attachments: Call for Solutions (CFS) SIS - Final DRAFT 11MAR2026.. and SOO SIS_Final Draft 11MAR2026.
Inquiries and Questions
- All inquiries must be submitted via email to both POCs NLT 1700 Eastern Time on 08 May 2026.
- Each Offeror shall submit only one consolidated set of questions. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.
- If an Offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the drafft Call for Solutions, the Offeror must notify the Government POCs in writing during the question period. The notification must include supporting rationale and any recommended remedies for the Government's consideration.
- Communication Protocol - All communications concerning this competition shall be in writing and directed exclusively to the Government POCs identified below.
- Unauthorized contact with other Government personnel regarding this competition may constitute an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and result in the Offeror's exclusion from the competition.
Agreements Officer: Peter Stahley (email: peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil)
Agreements Specialist: Christine Halamoutis (email; christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil)
Updated April 1, 2026
The government plans to post Questions and Answers (Q&A) that have been received for SIS by April 7, 20226. The draft CFS and SOO will be updated to remove "draft" and a final CFS due date will be posted.
Updated April 8, 2026
Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be provided in the Q&A attachment
The draft CFS and SOO have not been finalized, once they have been, they will be posted and marked as final.
Updated May 5, 2026
The draft has been removed from this CFS and SOO, this is the finalized request for solution briiefs. The previously posted Q&A's has been updated and included as an attachment to this call.
This CFS invites interested parties to submit a “Solution Brief” for a prototype SIS.
The details can be found in Attachments: Call for Solutions (CFS) SIS - Final 05MAY2026.. and SOO SIS_Final 05MAY2026.
Inquiries and Questions
- All inquiries must be submitted via email to both POCs NLT 1700 Eastern Time on 08 May 2026.
- Each Offeror shall submit only one consolidated set of questions. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.
- If an Offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the drafft Call for Solutions, the Offeror must notify the Government POCs in writing during the question period. The notification must include supporting rationale and any recommended remedies for the Government's consideration.
- Communication Protocol - All communications concerning this competition shall be in writing and directed exclusively to the Government POCs identified below.
- Unauthorized contact with other Government personnel regarding this competition may constitute an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and result in the Offeror's exclusion from the competition.
Agreements Officer: Peter Stahley (email: peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil)
Agreements Specialist: Christine Halamoutis (email; christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil)
Responses are due: 19MAY20226
Updated Q&A 13MAY2026
See attachment - Updated Questions and Answers 13May2026 Attachment Newly added Q&A are highlighted
Responses are due: 19MAY20226
Updated Q&A 14MAY2026
See attachment - Updated Questions and Answers 14May2026 Attachment Newly added Q&A are highlighted
Responses are still due: 19MAY20226