Tactical Networks (TACNET) In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA)

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
N6600127R0001
NAICS
541330
PSC
J059
Posted
May 27, 2026
Response due
June 15, 2026
Place of performance
CA

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking small business capabilities to provide In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) support for Afloat and Ashore Tactical Networks through a Sources Sought notice. This opportunity is suited for small businesses under NAICS 541330, focusing on management, engineering, technical support, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), and configuration management. Interested vendors should note that this notice is for information and planning purposes only, and responses are due by 15 June 2026, which means tracking this notice is essential for potential engagement rather than immediate bidding.

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Description

Page 1 of 20 STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) TACTICAL NETWORKS (TACNET) IN-SERVICE ENGINEERING AGENT (ISEA) 30 April 2026 1.0 SCOPE: The effort provides support to execute In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) functions for Afloat and Ashore Tactical Networks and Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Systems as defined through the issuance of individual task orders for Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific. 1.1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND: The SOW primarily covers ISEA support for Afloat and Ashore Tactical Networks (TACNET) for NIWC Pacific Tactical Networks Branch (Code 41250). The support will include, at a minimum, the following areas: Management, Engineering, Technical, Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), and Configuration Management. Specific tasking for all work will be generated by individual Task Orders (TOs). The effort requires the procurement and usage of Commercial- Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Non-Developmental Items (NDI), including hardware and software for each of the programs. TACNET ISEA is responsible for the sustainment of fielded systems through End-of-Life (EOL) replacement, system upgrades, follow-on, or interrelated systems, distance support, on-site repair, installations, and system analysis to ensure networks are performing within designed specifications. The TACNET ISEA also provides engineering reviews of documents in support of production and installation of Program-of-Record (POR) systems. The POR systems will consist of Automated Digital Network System (ADNS), Consolidated Afloat Networks Enterprise Service (CANES), Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange (CENTRIXS-M), Communications as a Service (CaaS), Integrated Shipboard Networking System (ISNS), Sensitive Compartmented Information Networks (SCI Networks), Agile Core Services (ACS), Software Defined Networks (SDN), Tactical Afloat Next Generation Networks (TNGN) and C4I interrelated systems and applications listed below. • CND - Computer Network Defense • GCCS-M - Global Command and Control System - Maritime • DCGS-N - Distributed Command Ground System - Navy • EPF - Expeditionary Fast Transport • FSW – Flank Speed Wireless • NXP - Naval Exchange Points • JTT-M - Joint Tactical Terminal - Maritime • JDMS - Joint Delivery Management Service • JTDI - Joint Technical Data Integration • NAVMACS - Navy Modular Automated Communications Subsystem -- 1 of 20 -- Page 2 of 20 • NIAPS - Navy Information Application Product Suite • NMCI - Navy and Marine Corps Intranet • NTCSS - Naval Tactical Command Support System • SCIP-IWF - Secured Communications Interoperability Protocol Inter-Working Function • TAC VTC - Tactical Video Tele-Conferencing • TBMCS - Theater Battle Management Core System Teleport • TMIP-M - Theater Medical Information Program - Maritime • TSS - Tactical Switching System • TVS - Tactical Video Switch • VDS - Video Display Systems • VIXS - Video Information Exchange System • VOIP - Voice Over IP • WRBS - Wireless Reach Back System • WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network 2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS: • 5000, NAVWAR Configuration Management Policy Implementaiton • ANSI/EIA-649 Configuration Management Standard • COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual (JFMM) • DODM 5200.01, Volume 1, DoD Information Security Program: Overview, Classification, And Declassification, Ch-2 28 July 2020 • DODM 5200.01, Volume 2, DoD Information Security Program: Marking Of Classified Information, Ch-4 28 July 2020 • DODM 5200.01, Volume 3, DoD Information Security Program: Protection Of Classified Information, Ch-3 28 July 2020 • DODI 5200.48, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), 6 March 2020 • DOD 5400.7-R, DOD Freedom of Information Act Program, dated September 1998 • DoDM 5200.02 – Procedures for the DoD Personnel Security Program (PSP) dtd Ch-1 29 October 2020 • DOD 5205.02-M, DOD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program, Ch-1 26 April 2018 • DoDM 5220.32, Volumes 1, National Industrial Security Program: Industrial Security Procedures for Government Activities, 1 August 2018, Ch-2 10 December 2021 • DoDM 5220.32, Volumes 2, National Industrial Security Program: Procedures For Government Activities Relating To Foreign Ownership, Control, Or Influence (FOCI), 17 April 2014, Ch-2 10 December 2021 • DoDI 5220.22, National Industrial Security Program (NISP) Mar 18 2011, Ch-2 September 24, 2020 • 32 CFR Part 117, National Industrial Security Program, Operating Manual (NISPOM), 24 February 2021 • DoDD 5205.02E, DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program, 20 June 2012, Ch-2 20 August 2020DoD 8570.01-M, DoD Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program • DoDI 5200.01, DoD Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) -- 2 of 20 -- Page 3 of 20 • GU-CFM-1000584 Naval Information Warfare Systems Command Configuration Management Guidebook • National Security Decision Directive 298 (Series), National Operations Security Program (NSDD) 298, 22 January 1988 • NAVWARINST 3084.1 System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) Preparation and execution Guide (SPEG) for Ship, Shore, and Submarine Installations • NAVWARINST 3432.1 (Series), Operations Security Policy • NNIAES-CDMP-0207 – Afloat Networks, Information Assurance, and Enterprise Services Program Office Configuration Data PMW-160 Configuration Data Management Plan (CDMP) • OPNAV 4790.4D 3-M Manual, Ships’ Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) System Policy • OPNAVINST 3432.1, DON Operations Security, 4 November 2011 • OPNAVINST F3300.53D (Series), Navy Antiterrorism Program, 2 August 2021 • SECNAVINST 5510.30C, Department of Navy Personnel Security Program, 24 January 2020 • SECNAVINST 5510.36B, DON Information Security Program, 12 July 2019 • SECNAVINST 5239.20A, DON Cyberspace IT and Cybersecurity • NAVWARINST 4790.1 Series – NAVWAR POLICY and Process for Afloat Casualty Reports (CASREPS) and Incident Response Coordination •

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