This Call for solutions is for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS)
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | Virginia |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | No Set aside used |
| Posted Date: | May 13, 2026 |
| Due Date: | May 19, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | W911QY-26-S-SBIS-01 |
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| Bid Documents: | Please Login to View Page |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Updated)
- Updated Published Date: May 13, 2026 05:03 pm EDT
- Original Published Date: Mar 11, 2026 04:59 pm EDT
- Updated Response Date: May 19, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
- Original Response Date: Apr 01, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Updated Inactive Date: Jun 03, 2026
- Original Inactive Date: Apr 16, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 4240 - SAFETY AND RESCUE EQUIPMENT
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NAICS Code:
- 339113 - Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Stafford , VAUSA
This Call for solutions is associated with the Army's Open Solicitation, W9128Z-25-S-A002. Please see the referenced link for more information. (https://sam.gov/opp/476c4481dc56499c9b1d9c6a9ce745a9/view).
Call for Solutions (CFS) Number: W911QY-26-S-SBIS-01
Issuing Office: U.S. Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG), Natick Contracting Division (NCD)
Date Issued: March 11, 2026
New Question and answers are highlighted
Shipboard Isolation System (SIS)
This Call for Solutions (CFS) is issued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022, “Authority of the Department of Defense to carry out certain prototype projects,” against the Army Open Solicitation (AOS) W9128Z-25-S-A002.
The Government intends to award multiple Prototype Other Transaction (OT) Agreements to the offerors whose Solution Briefs are determined to be most advantageous to the Government based on the evaluation criteria outlined in Section D.
This CFS invites interested parties to submit a “Solution Brief” for a prototype SIS.
The details can be found in Attachments: Call for Solutions (CFS) SIS - Final DRAFT 11MAR2026.. and SOO SIS_Final Draft 11MAR2026.
Inquiries and Questions
- All inquiries must be submitted via email to both POCs NLT 1700 Eastern Time on 08 May 2026.
- Each Offeror shall submit only one consolidated set of questions. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.
- If an Offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the drafft Call for Solutions, the Offeror must notify the Government POCs in writing during the question period. The notification must include supporting rationale and any recommended remedies for the Government's consideration.
- Communication Protocol - All communications concerning this competition shall be in writing and directed exclusively to the Government POCs identified below.
- Unauthorized contact with other Government personnel regarding this competition may constitute an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and result in the Offeror's exclusion from the competition.
Agreements Officer: Peter Stahley (email: peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil)
Agreements Specialist: Christine Halamoutis (email; christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil)
Updated April 1, 2026
The government plans to post Questions and Answers (Q&A) that have been received for SIS by April 7, 20226. The draft CFS and SOO will be updated to remove "draft" and a final CFS due date will be posted.
Updated April 8, 2026
Questions and Answers (Q&A) will be provided in the Q&A attachment
The draft CFS and SOO have not been finalized, once they have been, they will be posted and marked as final.
Updated May 5, 2026
The draft has been removed from this CFS and SOO, this is the finalized request for solution briiefs. The previously posted Q&A's has been updated and included as an attachment to this call.
This CFS invites interested parties to submit a “Solution Brief” for a prototype SIS.
The details can be found in Attachments: Call for Solutions (CFS) SIS - Final 05MAY2026.. and SOO SIS_Final 05MAY2026.
Inquiries and Questions
- All inquiries must be submitted via email to both POCs NLT 1700 Eastern Time on 08 May 2026.
- Each Offeror shall submit only one consolidated set of questions. Questions received after the deadline may not be answered.
- If an Offeror identifies a potential error, omission, or other issue in the drafft Call for Solutions, the Offeror must notify the Government POCs in writing during the question period. The notification must include supporting rationale and any recommended remedies for the Government's consideration.
- Communication Protocol - All communications concerning this competition shall be in writing and directed exclusively to the Government POCs identified below.
- Unauthorized contact with other Government personnel regarding this competition may constitute an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) and result in the Offeror's exclusion from the competition.
Agreements Officer: Peter Stahley (email: peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil)
Agreements Specialist: Christine Halamoutis (email; christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil)
Responses are due: 19MAY20226
Updated Q&A 13MAY2026
See attachment - Updated Questions and Answers 13May2026 Attachment Newly added Q&A are highlighted
Responses are due: 19MAY20226
- NATICK DIVISION 10 GENERAL GREENE AVE
- NATICK , MA 01760-5011
- USA
- Christine Halamoutis
- christine.m.halamoutis.civ@army.mil
- Peter W. Stahley
- peter.w.stahley.civ@army.mil
- May 13, 2026 05:03 pm EDTPresolicitation (Updated)
- May 05, 2026 04:03 pm EDT Presolicitation (Updated)
- Apr 23, 2026 04:21 pm EDT Presolicitation (Updated)
- Apr 09, 2026 07:07 am EDT Presolicitation (Updated)
- Apr 08, 2026 10:29 am EDT Presolicitation (Updated)
- Apr 01, 2026 01:31 pm EDT Presolicitation (Updated)
- Mar 11, 2026 04:59 pm EDT Presolicitation (Original)
Related Document
| Mar 11, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Original)] This draft Call for solutions for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS) |
| Apr 1, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] This draft Call for solutions for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS) |
| Apr 8, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] This draft Call for solutions for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS) |
| Apr 9, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] This draft Call for solutions for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS) |
| Apr 24, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] This draft Call for solutions for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS) |
| May 5, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] This Call for solutions is for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS) |
| May 14, 2026 | [Presolicitation (Updated)] This Call for solutions is for Shipboard Isolation Systems (SIS) |
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