Capture Assessment

TECHNOLOGY UNLIMITED GROUP

V Department Combat Weapon System Technology and Engineering Support

Decision

Pursue this opportunity strictly as a subcontractor by leveraging niche C4I and CDL expertise.

Target a subcontracting role to provide specialized digital data link and C4I mission planning support. While the prime requirements far exceed current scale and vehicle holdings, TUG's deep Navy CDL experience offers high value to large primes.

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Why this call lands here

Strong Subcontracting Alignment

TUG can secure workshare by partnering with a prime.

Socioeconomic Value

Makes TUG an attractive teammate for large primes needing small business goals.

Prime Path Blocked by Scale and Vehicle

TUG cannot bid as a prime without Seaport-NxG and the required scale.

Domain Expertise Gap for Prime

Core SOW requires Aegis/SSDS expertise which TUG lacks.

Path nuance

Non-prime path

TUG's specialized expertise in Navy Common Data Link terminals and Link 22 directly aligns with the SOW requirements for digital data link architectures, making the company an attractive niche partner.

What would make it actionable

To make this path actionable, TUG must initiate outreach with the incumbent, Basic Commerce and Industries, Inc., or other viable prime bidders to secure a subcontract.

Recommended capture actions

  1. Verify TUG's Seaport-NxG MAC status and Top Secret FCL status internally.
  2. Draft and submit a 10-page capability statement by May 1, 2026.
  3. Register for and attend the Industry Day on May 14, 2026.

Requirements that shape the proposal.

This shortlist is ranked for go / no-go relevance rather than shown in source order.

Priorities 9
Mandatory 9
Buckets 3
Open Requirements Matrix
Disqualifiers / Hard Gates3 priorities

The Prime Contractor must possess a Top Secret Facility Clearance Level (FCL) and a Secret safeguarding clearance level at the primary facility.

Required

Only SeaPort-NxG MAC IDIQ holders are eligible for award.

Required

Personnel performing Information Assurance (IA) functions must possess an approved commercial certification per DOD 8570.01-M at the time of performance start.

Required
Commercial / Pricing Risk3 priorities

The Contractor must provide a secure data transmission line connecting their classified IT environment to NSWCDD's computing environment via Type 1 approved encryption device within 180 days of award.

Required

The Offeror must propose the exact Level of Effort provided in the Labor Mix table, totaling 857,472 hours (including 10% surge) over the 5-year period.

Required

Proposals for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) combat weapon system technology and engineering support follow-on requirement (RFP N0017827R3104) must be submitted by May 1, 2026.

Required
Execution / Compliance Risk3 priorities

The Contractor must provide 17 Key Personnel FTEs meeting the specific desired attributes and experience levels outlined in the Key Personnel Qualifications table.

Required

The Contractor must submit a Contracting Officer’s Management Report (CDRL A010) and maintain a list of all personnel assigned to the Task Order.

Required

Vendors interested in attending Industry Day must pre-register by 30 April 2026 and submit Visitor Request Forms by 05 May 2026.

Required

Opportunity

V Department Combat Weapon System Technology and Engineering Support

Agency / customer
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)
Due date
2026-05-01
Place of performance
Dahlgren, Virginia, UNITED STATES
Evaluation basis
The government will evaluate proposals based on certifications, systems, and evidence of qualifying projects

Company

TECHNOLOGY UNLIMITED GROUP

Company
TECHNOLOGY UNLIMITED GROUP
Core capabilities
Acquisition Support, Algorithms Analysis, Common Data Link, Cryptology Design, Engineering Service, Modeling Networking
Strengths
Extensive experience with U.S. Navy Common Data Link (CDL) terminals, Expertise in Secret and SCI system certification, Specialized knowledge of SIGINT and horizon extension applications, Highly specialized knowledge of customer processes
Major gaps
No documented contract vehicles, No documented certifications