Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ01-NV019
Navy SBIR Solicitation: Portable Underway Replenishment (UNREP) Tester/Trainer Development
Buyer
NAVSEA Warfare Center
Posted
April 05, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
DON26BZ01-NV019
NAICS
541715, 541330, 541512
The U.S. Navy, through NAVSEA, is seeking innovative small business proposals for the development of a portable Underway Replenishment (UNREP) Tester/Trainer system. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy (NAVSEA) - Project Scope: - Develop a portable, self-powered, towable or self-propelled UNREP tester/trainer for pier-side use - System must test cargo and liquid transfer systems without actual fuel transfer - Support tensioned highline operations for shipboard qualifications and training - Phased Approach: - Phase I: Concept development and feasibility demonstration - Phase II: Prototype development and delivery for evaluation - Phase III: Transition support including installation, maintenance, and operations manuals - Notable Requirements: - System must replace legacy in-port shipboard qualification testing - Potential dual-use for Military Sealift Command and commercial entities - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are provided - Place of Performance: - Pier-side at Navy facilities
Description
This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and focuses on developing an improved portable Underway Replenishment (UNREP) tester/trainer. The solicitation is issued by the Navy under the NAVSEA command. The topic is currently open with a completed question and answer process. Instructions and preface documents are provided to guide prospective bidders.