Federal deadlines-soon radar: SEWIP engineering/integration, NGTT CSO solution briefs, and quick-turn supply & service buys (Feb 11–12, 2026)
Related opportunities
Executive takeaway
Several opportunities posted on Feb 11, 2026 are closing immediately (same day or within 1–2 days). Two stand out as “read the attachments and move now” actions: the Army’s Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for Next Generation Trackless Targets (NGTT) with Phase 0 solution briefs due Feb 12, and multiple NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support RFQs for parts where delivery lead time, inspection, and solicitation drawings drive compliance. There is also an active SEWIP AN/SLQ-32(V) notice that primarily points offerors to SAM.gov/PIEE for the actual RFP access pathway.
What the buyer is trying to do
SEWIP AN/SLQ-32(V) Full Rate Production, Design Agent Engineering, and Integration
This NAVSEA effort is positioned as a major RFP accessible through SAM.gov under the referenced Notice ID and routed through the PIEE Solicitation Module. The notice history indicates the government has been releasing draft Sections and Q&A batches and is managing Government Furnished Information (GFI) access via Terms of Use agreements.
VALVE, GLOBE (NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg)
This RFQ is for a quantity of 3 globe valves (NSN provided in the notice snippet). The buyer states award will be based on best value considering price and non-price factors—specifically delivery lead time and past performance. The notice also indicates an amendment extended the due date and changed the requirement to no longer be a small business set-aside (and deleted FAR 52.219-6).
Bottled Water (Aberdeen Proving Ground)
The requirement is for natural spring water in multiple container sizes (5-gallon, 1-gallon, and 0.5-liter) with recurring and emergency delivery services. The description emphasizes commercial nature and standard features such as non-shatter plastic 5-gallon bottles, sanitized bottle-neck seals, and BPA-free containers when available.
UPS Maintenance (NAVSUP FLC Norfolk)
This is for uninterrupted power supply (UPS) maintenance services for the Theater Undersea Surveillance Command, Atlantic.
Office Furniture System Parts and Components (UNICOR)
UNICOR is seeking sources to supply furniture systems parts and components; details are stated to be in an attached RFI.
Vehicles (GSA/FAS Automotive Center)
This buy is for new (2025 or 2026) vehicles: Ford Explorers (15), Nissan Pathfinders (20), and Jeep Grand Cherokees (15). The government intends to award firm-fixed-price delivery order(s) (MVDO) and reserves the right to make a single award or multiple awards. An Amendment 001 provides clarification on a specification (in the attachment).
Sole Source RFQ – Brainlab Software Subscription (VA)
VA intends to award a sole source firm-fixed-price contract to Brainlab, Inc. for software subscription services supporting neurology clinical operations, including updates, upgrades, and technical support for Brainlab Elements/ODM products, under FAR 6.302-1(b) Only One Responsible Source.
Next Generation Trackless Targets (NGTT) — Call for Solutions (ACC-Orlando)
The Army is running a CSO under 10 U.S.C. § 3458 and DFARS 212.70 to competitively acquire innovative commercial products/technologies for the NGTT Family of Products to enhance training realism and Soldier lethality. Updates indicate Q&A has been refreshed (Feb 11) and that the Phase 0 solution brief due date is not changing. The government also notes the TRACR II software is not required to prepare solution briefs and offers help desk support for vendors integrating with TRACR II.
SPRING (NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg)
This procurement is for manufacture of a spring, with drawings available via SAM by searching the solicitation number. The snippet explicitly calls out Government Source Inspection per FAR 52.246-2 and a stated delivery of 90 days, plus shipping/marking instructions in the schedule.
What work is implied (bullets)
- SEWIP: Follow SAM.gov directions to access the solicitation via the PIEE Solicitation Module; manage/maintain compliance with any existing SEWIP GFI Terms of Use; review draft Sections (L, B, C) and Q&A artifacts if available to you through the notice instructions.
- VALVE, GLOBE: Quote supply of 3 valves to the specified NSN; propose delivery lead times/schedule; provide past performance relevant to similar supply deliveries; confirm current set-aside status reflected by the amendment language.
- Bottled Water: Provide commercial bottled water in required container sizes; run scheduled deliveries; maintain inventory; support emergency delivery; meet stated packaging/quality features (e.g., non-shatter 5-gallon bottles, sanitized seals, BPA-free when available).
- UPS Maintenance: Provide UPS maintenance services for the specified Navy customer activity; confirm scope specifics in the solicitation (likely periodic maintenance, response, and reporting—verify in attachments).
- UNICOR furniture parts (RFI): Identify and offer furniture systems parts/components; respond per the attached RFI instructions (verify in attachments).
- GSA vehicles: Supply new 2025/2026 model vehicles in stated quantities; comply with Attachments A/B and Amendment 001 clarification; support one or multiple delivery orders under MVDO.
- VA Brainlab sole source: Generally not bid-competitive unless you are the named source; monitor in case of future competitive follow-ons.
- NGTT CSO: Prepare and submit a Phase 0 solution brief; incorporate the latest posted Q&A; if relevant, consider TRACR II integration approach, noting the government states TRACR II is not required for Phase 0 brief preparation.
- SPRING: Manufacture to drawing/spec; plan for Government Source Inspection (FAR 52.246-2); follow special shipping/marking; meet 90-day delivery as stated in the notice snippet.
Who should bid / who should pass (bullets)
- Bid: Firms already positioned for NGTT with an innovative commercial target solution and the ability to write a concise Phase 0 solution brief under CSO rules.
- Bid: Manufacturers/suppliers who can meet NAVSUP WSS drawing-based requirements, including Government Source Inspection (SPRING) and can credibly propose delivery lead time and past performance (VALVE).
- Bid: Bottled water distributors able to support both recurring and emergency deliveries at Aberdeen Proving Ground with the specified container types and standard commercial features.
- Bid: Authorized service providers capable of UPS maintenance for the specified Navy activity (confirm exact equipment/service expectations in the solicitation).
- Bid: Small businesses able to fulfill the GSA vehicle requirement as a 100% small business set-aside (ensure your offering aligns to Attachment requirements and Amendment 001).
- Pass: Anyone without access/eligibility for SEWIP solicitation artifacts in PIEE/SAM (or who cannot comply with any applicable GFI Terms of Use).
- Pass: Most vendors on the VA Brainlab subscription RFQ, as it is described as a sole source action to a specific company.
- Pass: Shops that cannot support government source inspection, drawing compliance, or the required delivery timeframe for the spring manufacturing action.
Response package checklist (bullets; if unknown say “verify in attachments”)
- Completed quote/proposal format required by each solicitation (verify in attachments).
- Delivery lead time and delivery schedule (explicit evaluation factor for the VALVE RFQ; also relevant to SPRING with stated 90-day delivery).
- Past performance information relevant to the supplied items (explicit non-price factor for the VALVE RFQ; may be required elsewhere—verify in attachments).
- Technical compliance to drawings/specifications (SPRING drawings accessed via SAM by solicitation number; vehicle specs in Attachments A/B; NGTT performance/spec info and Q&A attachments).
- Acknowledgement of amendments (e.g., vehicle Amendment 001; VALVE due-date extension/amendment language).
- Inspection and acceptance plan acknowledging Government Source Inspection where required (SPRING).
- For NGTT: Phase 0 solution brief responding to the CSO instructions and reflecting the latest Q&A (verify in attachments).
- Any required representations/certifications as instructed (verify in attachments).
- Submission via the required portal/module (e.g., SEWIP via PIEE Solicitation Module as directed; others per the solicitation—verify in attachments).
Pricing & strategy notes (how to research pricing; do not invent pricing numbers)
With deadlines this tight, the winning approach is usually “compliant, fast, and defensible.” Focus your pricing work on what the buyer explicitly evaluates and what typically drives risk:
- VALVE RFQ: Since delivery lead time is an evaluation factor alongside price, map your price to a realistic lead time. Research internal historical buys for the same NSN/analog items, and validate manufacturing/availability before committing to a schedule.
- SPRING manufacturing: Cost the inspection burden (Government Source Inspection) and any special shipping/marking instructions (verify in schedule). Drawing-driven manufacturing can fail on first article/inspection—price in quality assurance and documentation time.
- Bottled water: Build pricing around delivery frequency, emergency delivery readiness, and container mix (5-gallon/1-gallon/0.5-liter). Confirm what is considered “when available” (e.g., BPA-free) versus mandatory.
- GSA vehicles: Treat Amendment 001 and Attachments A/B as pricing risk reducers—price only after you confirm the clarified spec. Decide whether you can support one large award or prefer positioning for a partial/multiple-award outcome (the government reserves either).
- NGTT CSO: CSO Phase 0 is a solution brief, not a traditional lowest-price bid. Invest time in clearly articulating the commercial solution’s innovation and fit to the stated NGTT purpose; defer detailed pricing mechanics until later phases unless the CSO requires it (verify in attachments).
Subcontracting / teaming ideas (bullets)
- NGTT: Team a mobile target platform provider with a software integration partner familiar with training instrumentation environments; leverage the government’s stated availability of help desk support for TRACR II integration if needed.
- SPRING / VALVE: Pair a machining/manufacturing shop with a QA/inspection support partner to strengthen your Government Source Inspection readiness and documentation discipline.
- Bottled water: If you are a prime distributor without local coverage, partner with a regional delivery operator to strengthen emergency response capability.
- UPS maintenance: Team an OEM-authorized or experienced UPS service firm with a local technician footprint to reduce response risk (scope specifics verify in attachments).
- Vehicles: If you can source only one or two of the vehicle lines competitively, consider teaming/partnering arrangements to cover the full slate, consistent with solicitation allowances (verify in attachments).
Risks & watch-outs (bullets)
- Deadline compression: Multiple actions close Feb 11–12; confirm time zone and submission method in the solicitation/attachments.
- Amendments change the game: The VALVE notice snippet indicates set-aside status changed and clauses were deleted; the GSA vehicle buy has an Amendment 001 clarifying a spec—missing these is an easy disqualifier.
- Portal/access friction: SEWIP requires following instructions under the SAM Notice ID to access PIEE’s Solicitation Module; do not wait until the last hour to validate access.
- Drawing-controlled manufacturing: For the SPRING requirement, drawings must be pulled from SAM by solicitation number; ensure your quote is aligned to the correct revision and any listed “Drawing Number” references.
- Government Source Inspection: SPRING explicitly requires it per FAR 52.246-2; if your facility/quality system can’t support GSI logistics, pass or team.
- CSO expectations: NGTT Phase 0 solution briefs are not being extended due to TRACR II requests; rely on the statement that TRACR II is not required to prepare briefs, and use the updated Q&A attachment.
- Sole source limitation: The VA Brainlab action is described as sole source to a named company under FAR 6.302-1(b); treat it as market intelligence rather than a competitive chase.
Related opportunities
- Next Generation Trackless Targets (NGTT) — Call for Solutions
- Vehicles — Ford Explorers, Nissan Pathfinders and Jeep Grand Cherokees
- SPRING
- VALVE, GLOBE
- Bottled Water
- UPS Maintenance
- Office Furniture System Parts and Components (RFI)
- Sole Source RFQ — Brainlab Software Subscription
- SEWIP AN/SLQ-32(V) Full Rate Production, Design Agent Engineering, and Integration
How to act on this
- Pick one target you can submit compliantly within the next 24 hours (NGTT Phase 0 brief, a supply RFQ, or the vehicle solicitation).
- Pull and read attachments/amendments immediately (especially NGTT Q&A, vehicle Amendment 001, and any drawing/spec packages for parts).
- Draft a compliance-first response (delivery, past performance, spec conformance) and only then finalize price.
- Confirm submission route and access early (PIEE module where required; otherwise per solicitation instructions).
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