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National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) - Virtual Industry Day

MITIGATION SECTION(MIT60)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)- Virtual Industry Day Live Webinar Please join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as we engage with industry partners supporting the National Flood Insurance Program. Webinar Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). Registration Deadline: Requests must be completed by Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST. SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Request for Information Keysight Technologies Procurement

NAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIV

This procurement is for the Keysight Technologies suite of CALSTDs and accessories as required by the Naval Air Systems Command Metrology/Calibration Program. The Egypt FMS Case EG-P-LFW requires Keysight Technologies suite of CALSTDs for support equipment used for the joint common test sets. For a complete listing of part numbers and quantities, please refer to the attached.

H--NERI 326119 CMR Remove Historic Structures, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia

DSC CONTRACTING SERVICES DIVISION

NERI 326119 CMR Remove Historic Structures, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, West Virginia

FCI WIL - FY27 2nd Quarter Religious and Halal Requirements

FCI WILLIAMSBURG

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation 15B31627Q00000006 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for 2nd Quarter Religious Diet and Halal Requirements for FCI Williamsburg in Salters, SC. Completed solicitation packages must be delivered by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns . This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 311999 All Other Misc. Food Manufacturing Small Business Size Standard : 700 employees Quoters must follow all instructions in this notice. Failure to do so may result in exclusion from consideration. Quoters shall complete Section 17a of Standard Form 1449 , including: Company Name, Phone Number, Point of Contact, and Unique Entity ID (UEI). Pricing shall be entered on the attached specification sheet. All quoted prices shall contain no more than four decimal points. Terms of Delivery are FOB Destination. All delivered food items must have a minimum remaining shelf life of at least 90 days from the date of delivery, as indicated by the manufacturer’s best‑by or use‑by date. Delivery of all awarded items shall occur between January 4, 2027 and January 18 , 2027 . Deliveries will be made to the FCI Williamsburg Warehouse, 8301 U.S. Hwy 521, Salters, SC 29590 between 8:00AM and 12:00 PM EST Monday through Friday, unless otherwise specified in the Statement of Work (SOW). The warehouse is closed on all federal holidays. The contract type is Firm-Fixed Price. The Government reserves the right to make award by individual line item, groups of line items, or aggregate award, whichever is determine

FES Monaco Windows 11 Upgrade with PMI

FA3016 502 CONS CL

This is a notification of the sole source justification for award to procure new Windows 11 software and associated equipment from Monaco Enterprises Inc to upgrade the Monaco Fire Alarm Reporting System (FARS) D-21 and associated equipment within the JBSA Emergency Communication Centers (ECC). Please refer to the justification for full details of the sole source requirement.

ACTUATOR, ELECTROMEC

DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

NSN: 4810009995275 TP ACTUATOR,ELECTROMEC

Airborne Special Operations Testing Directorate Wet Blade Hours IDIQ

W6QM MICC FDO FT LIBERTY

*** Amendment 0001*** The purpose of this amendment was to correct discrepancies regarding the solicitation number; W91247-26-Q-A031 has been corrected to W91247-27-Q-A004. *** Amendment 0002 *** The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate questions and answers received from the vendors in the form an attached PDF document. *** Amendment 0003 *** The purpose of this amendment is to update the technical requirements of the PWS as well as the pricing instructions. The Mission and Installation Contracting Command – Fort Bragg (MICC – FB) has a requirement for Airborne and Special Operations Test Directorate to perform flight services and conduct military Static Line (SL) or Military Free Fall (MFF) parachute operations as defined in the Performance Work Statement. This will be a non-personal services contract

Corrective and Preventative Maintenance of Electronic Security Systems at the Ronald Reagan Building

FPS EAST CCG DIV 2 ACQ DIV

RFQ Amendment 0006 has been posted below. Furthermore, industry questions and answers are forthcoming based on the questions received from industry. RFQ Amendment 0005 has been posted below. RFQ Amendment 0004 has been posted below. RFQ Amendment 0003 has been posted below. RFQ Amendment 0002 has been posted below. RFQ Amendment 0001 has been posted below. NOTE: PLEASE BE ADVISED BEGINNING MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 TRAVEL RESTIRICTIONS BEGIN AROUND THE RONALD REGAN BUILDING DUE TO THE PREPARATION FOR THE GRAND PRIX RACE. PLEASE ACCOUNT FOR POTENTIAL TRAVEL DELAY AND ALLOW ADDITONAL TRAVEL TIME TO ATTEND THE SITE VISIT SCHEDULED FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 AT 10AM ET. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Protective Service (FPS) has a requirement for corrective and preventative maintenance of electronic security systems and the replacement and removal of outdated electronic security systems at the Ronald Reagan Building (DC0459). The Contractor shall provide preventive maintenance, repair, replacement, lifecycle upgrades and installations to meet assessed security vulnerabilities / gaps in existing security systems. The services include, but are not limited to, routine and preventive maintenance, repairs and service calls. The VSS equipment includes, interior and exterior fixed IP cameras, controllers, monitors and NVR recorders, power supplies, and all associated ancillary equipment and infrastructure that are part of the Ronald Reagan Building Complex. The Period of Performance is for a one-year base ordering period with four one-year optional ordering periods. An Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with fixed priced provisions is anticipated. This acquisition is being solicited as a total Women-Owned Small Business set aside. Resultant task orders under this contract will be firm fixed price. The source selection process to be utilized for this acquisition is best value/trade-off. The technical, non-price factor, when combined, i

Aviation In Service Draft Solicitation and Draft Solicitation Attachments

NAVAL INFORMATION WARFARE SYSTEMS

This notice is CMDS MAC Awardees. Posted under this announcement is the Aviation In Service Draft Solicitation and Draft Solicitation Attachments.

65" Dual Heat Wide Format Roll Laminator

NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial item prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), located in Indian Head, Maryland intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures for: 65” Dual Heat Wide Formant Roll Laminator . This solicitation will be competed as a Brand Name or Equal, Small Business Set-Aside. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation (RFQ) no. N0017427Q1002. The NAICS code is 333310 and the business size standard is 1000. The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-06 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20251701. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the vendor responsible whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary. The Government will make award based on the availability of funds. Specifications: Laminator Series that delivers versatility, quality and economy all in one easy-to-use unit. The machine can laminate, encapsulate, and mount both vinyl and paper media. Its dual heated rollers can be controlled independently to temperatures up to 266 F all

RANGE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUPPORT

NAVFACSYSCOM MID-ATLANTIC

Amendment 0002 Participation Site Visit Amendment 0001 Solicitation N4008527R0004: This amendment should be acknowledged when your proposal is submitted. Failure to acknowledge may constitute grounds for rejection of your proposal. RFI's Questions and Answers Attachments Revised Pricing ELINS Sheet, Past Performance questionnaire (PPQ), Certification Cost and Pricing Data and Changes for Section (M) and Section (L) is included. The work includes, but is not limited to, furnishing all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, incidental engineering, and other items necessary to provide general repairs necessary to keep training areas in usable condition for the Range and Maintenance Services

J025--SHR-WHEELCHAIR VAN REPAIR

256-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 16 (36C256)

1. Title: Wheelchair Van Repair Services 2. Purpose: The Network Contracting Office (NCO) 16 located at 5075 Westheimer Road, Galleria Financial Center, Suite 750, Houston, Texas, hereby issues the following Sources Sought to Request Information (RFI) with the intent of determining the contractor interest, capabilities, qualifications of potential businesses, nonmanufacturer rule compliance, Buy American Act compliance, Trade Agreement compliance and estimated industry pricing information for market research and estimated budgetary purpose Wheelchair Van Repair. Contractor shall provide all shipping, installation (if required), equipment, personnel, labor and testing for name brand. This Sources Sought is published for market research purposes. This Sources Sought will be used to determine if a set-aside for any small business program is appropriate. Government anticipates competitive, firm fixed price contract. Please review this announcement, respond to questions below and review all attachments in their entirety. Government requests that interested offerors complete all questions below, provide required documentation, descriptive literature and authorization letter as described below. The Government is in no way obligated to do business with or to enter into any form of contract with any person, firm or other entity that receives or responds to this announcement. a. Contractors shall provide their point(s) of contact name, address, telephone number, and email address, and the company's business size, and SAM Unique Entity Identification Number. b. Is your company a small business, SDBs, HUBZone, or 8A concern? Please provide proof of qualifications. b. Does your company meet all required four prong factors for the Nonmanufacturer Rule (NMR) per guidance of SBA and 13 C.F.R. § 121.406 Offer must answer all questions below. 1. Does your company exceed the 1250 employee alternative size standard for nonmanufacturers? ___ 2. Is your company primarily engaged in the

Integrated Surveyor Training Program (ISTP) Bridge

OFC OF ACQUISITION AND GRANTS MGMT

KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR) Revision 2

FA8105 AFLCMC WKK

10 Nov 26 Updating the Q&A with Government responses. As a result of the Government's responses, a solicitation amendment was issued today. 06 Nov 26 Updating the Q&A with Government responses. As a result of the Government's responses, a solicitation ammendment will be forthcoming next week. 28 Oct 26 Added the Air Worthiness Plan to the Bidder's library. 16 Oct 26 Updating the Q&A with Government responses. 14 Oct 26 Updating the Q&A with Government responses. 30 Sep 26 Upon additional market research, some responses to previous questions have been revised. Those responses as well as the remaining open submitted questions are addressed and posted below. 25 Sep 26 Responses to questions have been attache. The Government is working on responses to the remaining submitted questions and will be posting them as soon as possible. 31 Aug 26 Added two documents to the Bidder's Library - Projected KC-135 modifications during CCR install and Rev D of Attitude Plate. 24 Aug 26 Updating the Q&A with Government responses. 14 Aug 26 Updating the Q&A with Government responses. 6 Aug 26 Updating the Q&A with Government response. 28 Jul 26 Updating the Q&A with Government responses. The resulting solicitation Amendment 01 will be posted under the Solicitation notice for KC-135 Center Console Refresh (CCR) Revision 2. 24 Jul 26 Updating the Q&A with Government responses. This should address all open questions. 22 Jul 26 Updating the Q&A with Government response. 09 Jul 26 Updating the bidder's library to include two documents referenced in the system engineerying plan (SEP). 1 Jul 26 The remaining unanswered Q&A questions from industry have been addressed and uploaded by the Government. 24 June 26- Updated and attached the Q&A document with recent questions from Industry and responses from the Government, The few remaining unanswered questions will be uploaded next week. 03 June 26 - SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT To ensure the integrity of the procurement process, fair and open competition,

Fiber Optic Reflectance Spectrophotometer (FORS) - J&A

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

This is a public notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.2 – Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions. The Library of Congress, Contracts and Grants Directorate, intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price contract to: SciAps, Inc (7 Constitution Way, Woburn, MA 01801-1194). The work to be performed under the contract will be performed at the following location: Library of Congress. The period of performance of the intended contract shall run as follows: date of award through twelve (12) months. It is valued at an amount below the simplified acquisition threshold (defined as $350,000 and below), but above $25,000 (the public notice threshold). The work shall consist of the following: The Library of Congress (Library) requires contract support to acquire a research-grade fiber optic reflectance spectrophotometer (FORS) for use in ongoing long term scientific studies as well as application to studies of the Library of Congress’ collections. This purchase will replace an existing unit that is reaching the end of its support lifecycle and expand the utility of the technique for non-destructive analytical research with collection objects and research programs, materials characterization, and the assessment of environmental degradation parameters of a broad range of Library collection materials by tracking change over time and the impact of environment. This acquisition should include a wide range spectrophotometer, light source(s), fiber optics, and probes as needed to allow for the non-destructive spectral analysis of materials across the ultraviolet, visible, and near infrared spectrum. This announcement constitute the only public notice, proposals are not being requested from other parties and a written solicitation will not be issued. This public notice accomplishes the following: Notice of the Library of Congress’ intent to sole source this requirement to the business listed herein; Synopsizing the requirements in accordance with t

IM&T, Program, Resource, Optimization, Value and Execution (IMPROVE)

WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES

Please refer to the attached PWS

Z1DA--Project # 528A6-26-607 Replace Flooring for Rm. 140 B76 | Bath VAMC

242-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 02 (36C242)

Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 3 of 3 Solicitation *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 3 DESCRIPTION Presolicitation Notice Presolicitation Notice Page 4 of 4 *=Required Field Presolicitation Notice Page 1 of 4 Page 1 of Page 1 of This solicitation notice is to inform potential offerors that Bath, NY VA Medical Center will be posting a solicitation (36C24227B0004) on or about October 28, 2026, for Replace Flooring RM140 B76. All work is to be performed at the Bath, NY VA Medical Center. General scope of work includes: The general scope of this project is to the replace the existing flooring in Building 76, Rooms 140 and 140A, based on the design documents provided. Additionally, the project encompasses electrical modifications to support the X-ray equipment, including extending power conduits and cables, installing new power switches, providing equipment structural support, and other related work as indicated in the design drawings. As Building 76 operates as a fully functional medical center, work hours may be restricted, and off-hours work may be necessary to ensure uninterrupted hospital operations, as directed by the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR). The contractor shall complete all work within 60 days of receiving the Notice to Proceed. The Bath VAMC requires a Contractor to perform the construction work necessary to accomplish this goal. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, services, tools, equipment, and materials required to perform work. Work under this effort is fully described in the project drawings and specifications. Additional administrative and management related requirements are described throughout this document. A brief overview of the construction work will be included with SOW in the solicitation.

MXS Crane Load Test

FA4620 92 CONS LGC

PURPOSE: The purpose of the sources sought is to identify available authorized businesses to provide the requirement for a Crane Load Test at Fairchild AFB. This sources sought notice is for informational and planning purposes only. Pricing information is not being requested at this time. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be considered as a commitment by the Government. REQUIREMENT: This notice is issued by the U.S. Air Force, 92d Contracting Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA. This sources sought is seeking to identify responsible potential sources to test the cranes rated capacity to 125% for the MXS squadron on Fairchild AFB. The Crane Load Test must meet the specifications in accordance with the attached Statement of Work. ANTICIPATED NAICS/SIZE STANDARD: This requirement falls under the NAICS Code of is 811310, Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance, a size standard of $12.5 . SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION: All firms responding to this sources sought notice are advised that their response to this notice is not a request that will be considered for contract award. All interested parties will be required to respond to the resultant solicitation separately from their response to this sources sought notice. A responsible potential sources shall have registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). The response should be no more than five pages providing the following information: Specifications of the MXS Crane Load Test Business name, address, CAGE code Size and socioeconomic classification based on NAICS size standard If claiming a specific small business category, provide supporting documentation Point of contact including email and phone number Please respond to this request by 19 November 2026 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Q301--New - Decipher Contract Base +4

257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

Page 2 of 2 The Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Network Contracting Office 17, intends to award a firm-fixed priced contract (Period of Performance: Base plus four option years) to Decipher Corp. for the procurement of Decipher Genomic Prostate Cancer Testing. The testing will include: all related CPT codes, all labor, supplies, equipment, insurance, and supervision to provide the items. The off-site testing will be administered by the VA North Texas Healthcare System, Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service, 4500 S. Lancaster Rd., Dallas, TX 75216. Item Description 0001 Provide sendout reference laboratory testing not performed in-house at VANTHCS' Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Service Lab. Test will encompass all CPT codes. Contractor will provide all labor, supplies, equipment, insurance, and supervision to provide the items. Items are to be ordered on an as needed basis exact quantities of each item cannot be determined in advance as they are based upon physician's orders. This test provides prognostic information to help guide and personalize the treatment of prostate cancer. Test predicts 5yr Metastasis and 10yr cancer-related mortality in localized prostate cancer. Total annual estimated test volume is 15. The proposed sole source procurement will be made by a pricing agreement with Decipher Corp., based upon pricing from previous contracts. The requesting activity states the off-site testing agreement is for genomic prostate cancer testing; required for the testing of post-surgery oncology patients. The sole source justification request submitted by the requesting activity stated that a sole source is required because they require genomic prostate cancer testing for patients who have previously undergone surgery to determine the likelihood of the cancer reoccurrence. This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. A contract will not be awarded based on an offer received in response to this notice;

Q301--Decipher Contract Base 4

257-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 17 (36C257)

VA Non-Expendable Equipment Webinar Thursday October 29, 2026 12:00-2:00pm EST MS Teams

NAC FEDERAL SUPPLY SCHEDULE (36F797)

-- VA Non-Expendable Equipment Webinar Thursday October 29, 2026 12:00-2:00pm EST MS Teams This webinar will brief the federal procurement community on an expansion of the Federal Supply Schedule Program to include non-expendable equipment. There will be a Question-and-Answer Segment. Questions may be submitted in advance to Deborah.Zuckswerth@va.gov Please submit all inquiries to the email above not later than 10/27/2026 1:00 PM EST ************************************************************************************************************************************************** ________________________________________________________________________________ Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/227221785622089?p=DHO6AYcO9BlYmmWVYp Meeting ID: 227 221 785 622 089 Passcode: By9HZ9Qg Need help? | System reference Dial in by phone +1 872-701-0185,,220126025# United States, Chicago Find a local number Phone conference ID: 220 126 025#

6530--FY27 Building 1 Activation Wayfinding and Signage FSS Only

248-NETWORK CONTRACT OFFICE 8 (36C248)

Good day, SDVOSB s, VOSB s & SB's Sources Sought FSS Pre-Solicitation. This Sources Sought is issued solely for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute the issuance of a solicitation or a promise to issue solicitation in the future. The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research and obtain information from qualified SDVOSBs VOSBs , or SBs . This is not a request for bids, quotes, offers, or proposals. The responses to this announcement will assist in determining the socio-economic status such as a SDVOSB set-aside if feasible. If insufficient SDVOSB responses are received to establish the basis for setting this requirement aside for SDVOSB s, the requirement may be solicited as a VOSB or a SB set aside, if none or not enough small business responses are received, this may be solicited as unrestricted, all interested parties responding shall be eligible to compete. Any drawings or other interior information will be provided once this becomes a solicitation, there will be no drawings, or product information provided for this sources sought. Please reply in the affirmative via email if you are interested and can provide the required product/services for this requirement. Please provide your capability statement, and any other supportive documentation. I will accept responses for this Sources Sought until the 16th of November 2026 14:00 EDT, thanks. GENERAL: The C.W. Bill Young Veterans Medical Center (VA Bay Pines Health System) located at 10000 Bay Pines Blvd. Bay Pines, FL. 33744, has to update, expand, and install previously procured interior and exterior signage in conjunction with the Building 1 renovation. The solution must be brand name only and function and match finishes and sizes exactly that are currently VA approved, designed, and installed; therefore, continuing to provide the VA patients with a consistent, interchangeable, and unfailing signage system. This is a GSA FSS Schedule MAS 339950 procurement for architectu

Enterprise Software and Sustainment Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for H-53, H-60 and Presidential helicopter fleets

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole source hybrid (Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF)/Cost Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with Lockheed Martin Corporation 1801 State Rt 17 C, Owego, NY 13827 for the sustaining engineering, program management, logistics, flight test support, training, repairs, reliability improvements, configuration and obsolescence management, system and subsystem software development, and deployed field services for the H-53, H-60 and Presidential helicopter fleets. Lockheed Martin is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the above-mentioned helicopter fleets. Lockheed Martin is the only known responsible source with the requisite knowledge, technical data, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, in that Lockheed Martin is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. For subcontracting opportunities please contact Michael Dokla (Lockheed Martin Supply Chain Team), at 203-242-6655 or mike.dokla@lmco.com.

Notice of Intent To Award Sole Source WHOI REMUS Support

NUWC DIV NEWPORT

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award, on a sole-source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1, a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) and Cost Only, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity type contract to Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), CAGE Code 88846, Woods Hole, MA. This requirement is to provide research, development, engineering, and technical services to support NUWCDIVNPT in developing, assessing, upgrading, modernizing, and deploying the Navy Remote Environmental Measuring Units (REMUS) Autonomous Undersea Vehicle (AUV) systems and advanced undersea communication subsystems across all classes of submarines and surface ships. Tasking includes evaluation of system hardware, firmware and software of the REMUS, as well as design analysis and assessment of prototype systems to meet system, operation and platform requirements. It is anticipated that 113,000 man-hours will be required over the five-year ordering period. The NAICS Code is 541715, and the size standard is 1,000 employees. WHOI is the sole designer, original developer, and proprietor of the core technologies embedded within the REMUS 600 and REMUS 3000 AUV platforms. WHOI developed, implemented, and owns proprietary rights and source code for the undersea acoustic and optical communications architectures operating across submarines, surface vessels, buoys, off-hull transponders, divers, and unmanned vehicles. Additionally, WHOI implemented dual-layered, National Security Agency (NSA)-approved encryption software embedded in these systems, requiring specialized and proprietary codebase access to maintain deployment compliance under Navy Authority to Operate (ATO), Interconnect Security Agreements, and Posture Transition Procedures. This requirement to any other contractor would be technically infeasible and cost-prohibitive, resulting in substantial duplication of costs not expected to be recovered thro