Draft Solicitation for Crypto and KM Systems Engineering…

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	N6523627R0004
Agency	Department of the Navy
Office	Niwc Atlantic
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 5, 2026
Bids due	Not set yet
Who can bid	Open to any company (no set-aside listed)
Industry	Engineering & architecture (NAICS 541330)
Notice type	Pre-notice: bids not open yet
Contracting contact	Jessica Lawless · jessica.b.lawless.civ@us.navy.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

This is a pre-solicitation notice in which Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic intends to issue RFP N6523627R0004 for Cryptographic/Cryptologic (Crypto) and Key Management (KM) Systems Engineering and In Service Engineering Activity (ISEA). ***The intent of this advanced notice is to post draft documents for industry review. The Government is not accepting proposals at this time. This opportunity, N6523627R0004, is for SeaPort-NxG MAC holders ONLY.*** These attachments do not post in SAM. To retrieve the attachments, click the hyperlink that links back to PIEE. Please note that these documents are in DRAFT format and are subject to change. No other offers will be considered. The estimated release date of the formal RFP is expected to be around December 2026. NOTE: SeaPort-NxG MAC holders will need to register for PIEE accounts in order to receive solicitations and submit…

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
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Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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Draft Solicitation for Crypto and KM Systems Engineering and ISEA