RTI SWM
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC DAHLGREN · Response deadline: Wed, 14 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is seeking a contractor for RTI SWM. The specific scope of work is not detailed in the available metadata—see the solicitation for complete requirements.
NAICS 513210 corresponds to Software Publishers, a classification covering establishments engaged in computer software publishing or publishing and reproduction. This generally includes businesses that design, develop, and publish software, whether for general consumer markets or specialized vertical applications. Given the NAVSEA Warfare Center context, this likely involves specialized software solutions supporting naval systems, modeling and simulation, or warfare analysis—areas where Dahlgren has extensive technical expertise.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy, NAVSEA, NSWC Dahlgren |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | N0017827Q6601 |
| NAICS | 513210 |
| Set-aside | None (Full and Open Competition) |
| Response deadline | October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified—see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This procurement is full and open competition with no small-business set-aside, meaning businesses of any size may submit bids. However, small software publishers should note this creates significant competitive pressure from large defense contractors with established NAVSEA relationships.
To compete effectively, potential bidders should:
- Hold current NAICS 513210 representation in SAM.gov
- Maintain active registration with no expiration before the award period
- Demonstrate relevant past performance in defense software development or comparable technical domains
Small businesses without prior Navy/NAVSEA experience face steeper barriers; consider subcontracting opportunities with anticipated prime bidders if direct competition seems impractical.
How to put together a competitive bid
Given the short turnaround—approximately one week from posting to deadline— bidders must move immediately:
Technical approach: Emphasize your software development methodology, security compliance (likely requiring CMMC or interim DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance for naval systems), and any relevant domain expertise in surface warfare, ballistics, or integrated combat systems tied to Dahlgren's mission.
Pricing strategy: Without set-aside protection, pricing competitiveness is paramount. Analyze comparable NAVSEA software contracts to benchmark your proposal. Consider whether this represents a follow-on effort where incumbent knowledge creates pricing advantages—see the solicitation for incumbent references or contract history.
Past performance: Identify three relevant contracts of similar scope, value, and complexity. NAVSEA evaluators heavily weight demonstrated success in defense environments.
Proposal mechanics: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices often mean the government intends rapid award; your proposal must be complete and responsive in the initial submission—there may be no clarification period.
Next steps
- Access the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number N0017827Q6601
- Verify the deadline: Responses are due October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time—note this is a noon deadline, not end-of-day
- Confirm place of performance and any security requirements in the full documents; these elements were not provided in the metadata and significantly impact bidding feasibility
- Assess teaming needs given the full and open nature of this competition
Given the compressed timeline and lack of set-aside protection, small software publishers should realistically evaluate competitive position before committing proposal resources.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →