Area of Interest (AOI): Cyber Resource and Engineering Workforce (CREW)
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
N0003926RH002
NAICS
541330 - Engineering Services
Classification Code
DD01
Additional Details
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The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), operating under the Department of the Navy, has issued an amended Area of Interest (AOI) titled "Cyber Resource and Engineering Workforce (CREW)" as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the Navy’s cyber capabilities. This AOI is released under the NAVWAR Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) number N0003925S0001 and is identified by procurement number N0003926RH002. The primary objective of this AOI is to solicit innovative white papers and solution briefs from industry partners that propose agile, standardized, and modern approaches to augmenting the Navy’s cyber workforce with commercially sourced talent.
The scope of this procurement activity centers on leveraging commercial engineering services to address critical workforce gaps in cyber resource and engineering domains. NAVWAR seeks solutions that can rapidly and effectively integrate commercial expertise into its existing cyber operations, thereby enhancing mission readiness and technical proficiency. The desired outcomes include the establishment of a robust, flexible, and scalable talent pipeline that supports the evolving needs of the Navy’s cyber mission areas.
Key requirements for this AOI include the submission of concise solution briefs (as part of Phase 1 of the CSO process) that clearly articulate the vendor’s approach to providing cyber workforce augmentation. Submissions should demonstrate an understanding of the Navy’s operational environment and propose methodologies that are both innovative and practical for immediate and future workforce needs. The government emphasizes the need for standardized processes and modern practices that can be seamlessly integrated into NAVWAR’s existing frameworks.
This opportunity is classified under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services), with the associated Product Service Code DD01. The procurement is managed by the NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS office, a federal entity within the Department of Defense. The primary point of contact for this AOI is Sabine Besler, who can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at 619-204-8877. Additional technical and submission inquiries can be directed to [email protected].
Interested vendors are required to review the overarching NAVWAR CSO N0003925S0001, available at https://sam.gov/opp/a606b587755240e1a0b4f7d1e8d557bc/view, prior to preparing their submissions. Solution briefs must be submitted via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation module as indicated in the posting. The government has set a deadline for questions at 2:00 PM PDT on June 25, 2026, and responses to the AOI are due by July 6, 2026, at 4:07 PM. All questions and answers will be posted publicly on the NAVWAR CSO website.
It is important to note that this AOI is not a formal solicitation or request for proposals; rather, it is an initial market research and solution-seeking activity intended to identify promising commercial capabilities. There are no explicit set-aside requirements or special considerations mentioned in the notice. Contractors should focus on demonstrating their ability to deliver innovative, scalable, and standardized engineering services that align with NAVWAR’s mission to strengthen the Navy’s cyber workforce.
For further details and to access the amended AOI document, vendors should refer to the official posting at https://sam.gov/opp/0e829148497b4903bf23e840d860f666/view.