NSTXL #Project No. 25-11

Prototype Development for Mission Engineering Automation Testbed (MEAT) at NSWC Crane

This opportunity involves the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane seeking prototype solutions for the Mission Engineering Automation Testbed (MEAT) initiative. - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane - Awarded Vendor: - Istari Federal LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Prototype development for MEAT - Focus on research, development, test, and evaluation automation - Integration of mission engineering capabilities into Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments - Secure and interoperable tool integration - Automated modeling and simulation enhancement - Advanced analytics and forecasting - Continuous integration and delivery - Open architecture integration - Automated secure data pipelines - Naval combat systems data interpretation - Rapid shipboard system integration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Prototype development under Other Transaction Authority (OTA) - Emphasis on automation and integration for mission engineering in operational, test, logistics, and acquisition contexts - Encouragement of teaming among organizations - OEMs: - No specific OEMs or part numbers mentioned - Place of Performance: - NSWC Crane (federal facility) - Period of Performance: - Defined by the Request for Solutions (RFS) and the performer's proposed schedule

Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking prototype solutions for the Mission Engineering Automation Testbed (MEAT) initiative. The effort focuses on research, development, test, and evaluation automation and integration of mission engineering capabilities into Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) environments for operational, test and evaluation, logistics, or acquisition activities. Topic areas include secure and interoperable tool integration, automated modeling and simulation enhancement, advanced analytics and forecasting, continuous integration and delivery, open architecture integration, automated secure data pipelines, naval combat systems data interpretation, and rapid shipboard system integration. The project involves a Request for Solutions (RFS) process with multiple release dates and submission deadlines, and the opportunity was awarded to Istari Federal LLC on December 18, 2025.

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