Advancing Naval Capabilities through Holistic Opportunities and Resources (ANCHOR) Initiative

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (SOF AT & L) is issuing a Sources‑Sought notice for participants in the Advancing Naval Capabilities through Holistic Opportunities and Resources (ANCHOR) Initiative. The effort seeks industry, nonprofit and not‑for‑profit entities that can rapidly develop prototype solutions to enhance maritime special‑operations capabilities, with particular emphasis on (1) unmanned systems (air, surface, underwater) and the detection, tracking, and neutralization of individual and swarm‑type unmanned threats; (2) C5ISR technologies that provide resilient, low‑size‑weight‑power sensors and communications operable in contested electromagnetic environments; and (3) optimization of human performance through physical conditioning and cognitive‑enhancement tools. Proposals must demonstrate recent, relevant technical expertise in the designated focus areas; marketing‑only material will not be considered. Interested parties must submit an email to anchor@socom.mil including their CAGE/UEI and supporting technical documentation, be registered in SAM with current representations and certifications, and meet all national‑security eligibility requirements. The initiative will be conducted under a Participant Basic Agreement (PBA) using Other Transaction Authority (10 U.S.C. §4022/§4023), allowing non‑competitive prototype awards with the possibility of follow‑on non‑competitive production contracts. Responses are due by 16:30 LMT on 1 June 2026.

Notice ID

b921e5f2b21d4c14be9f05dd7feb203b

Solicitation Number

H9240626S0001

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC12