SAM #N00024-26-R-6326

This opportunity seeks innovative prototype solutions for the U.S. Navy's Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Family of Systems program. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA HQ), with involvement from PAE RAS - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified sources capable of delivering mature MUSV prototypes - Products/Services Requested: - Development and testing of technically mature MUSV prototypes capable of autonomous operations and carrying containerized payloads - Key requirements: - Vessel construction meeting threshold requirements for range, payload capacity, autonomy, and emissions control - Autonomy and vessel performance testing, including perception, situation awareness, COLREGS compliance, and long-duration missions - Test and evaluation services, including test planning, execution, and reporting - All labor, vessels, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary for test events - Compliance with cybersecurity and physical security standards (NIST SP 800-171) - Product/Service Line Items: - Post Award Conference (1 each, Part Number 0001) - MUSV Test Event and Test Report Submission (1 each, Part Number 0002) - Test and Evaluation Services for MUSV Prototype - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include business models for contractor or government ownership/operation, manufacturing readiness, and test execution plans - Strict electronic submission requirements (no hard copies or share drives) - Government oversight of testing and inspections - Testing to be conducted at designated CONUS/OCONUS locations, including Washington DC Metropolitan Area and offshore test areas - Vendor responsible for all aspects of test execution, including providing contact vessels and detailed data reporting - Period of performance includes a base period of three years with two one-year options, aiming for test completion and report submission by the end of the third year - Attachments referenced: - Statement of Work, Test Plan, Payload and Interface Requirements, Data Assertions List, Cost Estimate Table, Placemat Template

This is a Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS) requirement. The Navy is pleased to announce the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Family of Systems (FoS) program. MUSV uses modular design principles to create adaptable and resilient solutions that can effectively counter evolving threats. We invite interested parties with expertise in innovative solutions to complex problems, vessel construction, autonomy, perception systems, and general maritime experience to participate in this exciting opportunity.

To accelerate the design, development and demonstration of MUSV capabilities, the Navy will be utilizing the Other Transaction Authority pathway as outlined in Title 10 U.S.C. § 4022. It is intended that this solicitation will result in the award(s) of prototype project(s), which may include commercially available technologies fueled by commercial or strategic investment that can incrementally improve commercial technologies, existing Government-owned capabilities, or concepts for defense application. The initial effort, as solicited in this notice, will focus on offerors who can perform and successfully complete an MUSV autonomy and vessel performance test.

The Solicitation Guidance provides information on how to respond to this solicitation and the guidelines for proposals.

The following attachments to this notice are included below:

J-1 MUSV SOW

J-4 Payload Space Weight Power Cooling and Interfaces

J-5 MUSV Test Plan

J-6 Data Assertions List 

J-7 Cost Estimate Table 

J-8 Placemat Table

All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email and must be received no later than 17 April 2026, at 12:00p.m. Local Time (Washington, District of Columbia) to the following addresses:

TO: Ms. Cassandra Brese – cassandra.j.brese.civ@us.navy.mil and Mr. Kevin Hubbard- kevin.a.hubbard.civ@us.navy.mil  

SUBJECT LINE: MUSV N00024-26-R-6326 Response [COMPANY NAME]

Companies are encouraged to submit proposals prior to the latest closing date. Inclusion of a delivery receipt with an email submission will be the only indication of successful receipt of proposal. File size is limited to 10MB per email. Companies are responsible for ensuring their email size does not exceed the 10MB limitation. File sizes larger than 10MB and .zip file extensions may be stripped by the Navy email system. Links to online share drives such as google drive, dropbox, etc. will not be accepted. One email is acceptable as long as it does not exceed 10MB. If it exceeds 10MB, companies may separate their submission among multiple emails and should number them (e.g., 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3). NOTE: HARD COPIES OF MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED WHITE PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Submissions sent through other channels or after the deadline will not be reviewed nor evaluated.