Navy Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Hardware and Software Production

1.  DESCRIPTION

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a Full and Open Competitive Solicitation (N00024-26-R-5246) for the development, production, integration, testing, fielding, and lifecycle sustainment of the U.S. Navy Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS) Hardware  and Software. This procurement supports PEO IWS 6.0 Navigation Program requirements for both surface and subsurface platforms. The resultant contract will provide continued production and sustainment of Navy ECDIS Hardware and Software.

Hardware Scope: Includes production, sustainment, integration, assembly, and testing.

Software Scope: Includes maintenance, modification, upgrades, integration, testing, and delivery of ECDIS software products. These software scope activities will be provided as level-of-effort tasks under Government oversight, with technical support from the Navy ECDIS Systems Engineering and Integration Agent, NSWC Philadelphia, PA.

Award is anticipated in Q4 FY27 and will be made to the Offeror whose proposal represents the Best Value to the Government in accordance with FAR 15.101‑1. The planned contract structure includes one base year with four one‑year option periods, beginning in FY27. Deliveries are anticipated to be FOB Destination.

2. BACKGROUND

The Navy ECDIS is fielded on all U.S. Navy ships and submarines as the Navy’s primary navigation plotting system. It integrates inputs from multiple sensors to provide accurate ship positioning and ensure safe navigation. Historically, these requirements were fulfilled under two separate contracts:

Software development: N00024‑18‑C‑5216
Hardware production: N64498‑21‑G‑4003

This solicitation consolidates both into a single competitive procurement.

3.  SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

A Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) will be made available on Sam.gov no later than 31 July 2026 and will be provided to all interested parties who request access per the instructions in the attached “ECDIS DRAFT...