PMX-281 IT Strategy, Software Modernization, and Digital Decision Intelligence Advisory Subscriptions
Updated
Sources Sought from the Department of the Navy, for work in Patuxent River, Maryland. Due Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5), 13 days left.
| Solicitation number | N00019-26-RFPREQ-WPM281-0281 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Naval Air Systems Command |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Other Computer Related Services (541519) |
| Product or service code | B544 |
| Place of performance | Patuxent River, Maryland |
| Posted | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 4, 2026, 5:00 PM (UTC-5) (13 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Official notice and attachments
Description
- Disclaimer and Statutory Notices 1.1. This is a Sources Sought Announcement / Request for Information (RFI) only. This announcement is issued solely for information, planning, and market research purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and FAR Part 8. 1.
- This notice does not constitute a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bids (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP).
Issuance of this notice does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that the Government will issue a formal solicitation or award a contract/order. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information submitted or received from potential sources as a result of this notice. All information submitted in response to this announcement is strictly voluntary and no funds are available to compensate respondents for any costs incurred in developing or submitting response.
1.3. Failure to submit a response to this notice will not prevent an interested source from participating in any future formal ordering action related to this requirement. 1.4.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Capability statements received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement under DoD ESI or execute an order under limited-source procedures. 1.5.
Proprietary Information: All information received marked "Proprietary" will be handled in accordance with applicable federal regulations. The Government reserves the right to use non-proprietary technical information provided in responses in any resulting solicitation. 1.6.
No telephone requests for additional information will be accepted. All inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to the designated Government points of contact. 2.
Background and Intent to Utilize DoD ESI 2.1. In accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Subpart 208.74, the Government intends to satisfy this requirement through an existing DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). As such, the primary purpose of this notice is to survey and assess the capability and availability of sources through current DoD ESI BPA to satisfy the requirements outlined in Section 3. 2.2.
Socio-Economic Objectives: A primary purpose of this market research is to ascertain whether there are two or more capable small business DoD ESI BPA holders or authorized reseller partners (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, WOSB, HUBZone, or 8(a) participants) capable of fulfilling the requirement to support an order-level small business set-aside pursuant to FAR Part 8. 2.3. Historical Context: The previous procurement action for this requirement was executed under FAR Subpart 8.405 with an approved Limited-Sources Justification (LSJ) pursuant to FAR 8.405-6 ("only one source capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized").
This market research will determine whether competitive market capabilities and authorized resellers currently exist across the DoD ESI BPA landscape (including Small Business concerns) to satisfy PMX-281’s requirements, or whether an updated limited-sources justification is legally substantiated. 3. Scope of Work and Technical Overview 3.1 Program Background Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), through PMX-281, is committed to providing the warfighter with reliable strike planning and execution capabilities through operationally relevant, programmatically sound material solutions.
PMX-281 is responsible for the acquisition and life cycle management of a wide array of mission planning systems, control systems, and execution tools that are developed and integrated in partnership with other NAVAIR program offices and foreign nation customers and partners. To maintain current digital services and aggressively adapt to the rapidly evolving digital landscape, PMX-281 leadership requires access to on-demand, objective expertise and specialized analytical tools to support the modernization of software in support of United States Naval Aviation.
3.2 Scope of Requirement The primary scope of this requirement is to provide PMX-281 leadership and technical directors with: Software Engineering and Decision Intelligence Tools: On-demand digital platforms, subscription repositories, benchmark data, and toolsets that support strategic technology roadmaps, AI integration, enterprise software architecture, and modernization initiatives.
Objective Advisory & Consulting Services: Direct access to industry subject matter experts, senior technology analysts, and executive advisors capable of providing rapid, tailored briefings, peer-reviewed technology assessments, and strategic guidance aligned to naval strike planning mission systems. 3.3 Core Requirements and Deliverables The contractor shall be capable of delivering the following four (4) requirements: Requirement Description: Executive Program Leadership –Team Leader License Minimum Quantity: 1 Each Scope/Capability Threshold: Dedicated enterprise advisory access for primary program executive leadership; includes custom inquiry privileges, strategy sessions, and peer-benchmarked IT/AI datasets.
Requirement Description: Executive Program Leadership - Executive Member Licenses Minimum Quantity: 5 Each Scope/Capability Threshold: Comprehensive access for senior engineering and technical leads; includes full access to research documents, analyst inquiry, and specialized toolsets. Requirement Description: Integrated Product Team Lead Plus Advisory Member Licenses Minimum Quantity: 5 Each Scope/Capability Threshold: Targeted advisory and document repository access for supporting technical and functional team members.
Requirement Description: Specialized Consulting & Advisory Services Minimum Quantity: As Nee
The description continues in the official notice.
Contracting contact
- Jennifer Davis · [email protected]
- Raymond Cannon · [email protected]
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 541519, a business counts as small if it has no more than $34.0 million in average annual receipts (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for other computer related services work, who also hold Navy contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- NEW Tech Solutions, Inc. $457.9 million in this trade
- Deloitte & Touche LLP $426.1 million in this trade
- General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. $316.4 million in this trade
- Carahsoft Technology Corp $296.2 million in this trade
- World Wide Technology LLC $259.9 million in this trade
About the buyer
The Department of the Navy awarded $129.6 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Electric Boat Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation and RTX Corporation. See what Navy is buying now.
Other Computer Related Services contracts right now
There are 119 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 541519), 29 posted in the last 7 days; 22% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Department of Veterans Affairs, Defense Logistics Agency and Department of State. Most of the work with a stated place is in Virginia, District of Columbia and Maryland. A notice in this trade gives a median of 14 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 14 days.
All open other computer related services contracts
Coming up in this trade
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Recent awards in this trade
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From the award notices agencies publish.