Opportunity
NSTXL #26-03
NSWC Crane Solicits Multimode Threat Simulation Development (MTSD) Solutions
Buyer
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane
Posted
May 05, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2026
Identifier
26-03
NAICS
541715, 541330
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking innovative solutions for the Multimode Threat Simulation Development (MTSD) project to enhance countermeasure development against advanced anti-aircraft missile threats. - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, US Navy - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Prototype development for advanced modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities - Focus areas include: - Verification and validation of simulation models - Multispectral sensing technologies - Cognitive and adaptive sensing and engagement technologies - Advanced and custom optics - Threat assessment and exploitation capabilities - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solutions must support flexible, modular simulation approaches for multispectral sensors and complex threat engagements - Emphasis on representing evolving threat behaviors in simulation environments - Only NSTXL members are eligible to submit solutions - Period of performance will be determined based on selected proposals after the Request for Solutions (RFS) release
Description
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking solutions for the Multimode Threat Simulation Development (MTSD) project, which focuses on advancing modeling and simulation capabilities to support countermeasure development for emerging multimode anti-aircraft missile systems. The project aims to enhance flexible, modular simulation approaches that represent multispectral sensors, complex engagements, and evolving threat behaviors. Key areas of interest include verification and validation, multispectral sensing, modeling and simulation, cognitive and adaptive sensing and engagement technologies, and advanced optics and threat assessment. Solutions are due by June 22, 2026, with questions due by May 15, 2026.