SAM #N0003926RR001

Navy Solicits Prototypes for Modular Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSV)

The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR), under the Department of the Navy, is preparing to solicit prototype proposals for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) family of systems (FoS) program. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) - Objective: - Develop and demonstrate high-capacity Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSV) for logistics support - Vessels must be capable of transporting containerized payloads - Key Requirements: - Emphasis on modular design for adaptability and future upgrades - Solutions must be resilient to evolving maritime threats - Focus on autonomy, perception systems, and complex maritime operations - Rapid prototyping and fielding through Other Transaction Authority (OTA) - Participation: - Open to parties with expertise in vessel construction, autonomy, and maritime systems - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are identified at this stage - Detailed technical and performance requirements will be provided in the forthcoming Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP)

Description

This is a Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (RAS) announcement. The Navy is pleased to announce the next marketplace opening for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) family of systems (FoS) program. The Navy intends to release a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) by 01 August 2026. The RPP will include detailed requirements for high-capacity MUSV solutions used for logistics support and capable of transporting containerized payloads.MUSV uses modular design principles to create adaptable and resilient solutions that can effectively counter evolving threats. Interested parties with expertise in vessel construction, autonomy, perception systems and complex maritime problem solving experience are invited to participate in this opportunity. To accelerate the design, development and demonstration of MUSV High-Capacity capabilities, the Navy will utilize the Other Transaction Authority as outlined in Title 10 U.S.C. � 4022. It is intended that this solicitation will result in the award(s) of prototype projects, which will demonstrate operational capability that can be rapidly fielded. This effort is intended to focus on relevance, maturity, feasibility, performance, and affordability of the proposed vessel solutions. The Navy?s formal Request for Prototype Proposal will provide more detailed information and will be available on SAM.gov. Agreements Officer: Christopher J. Murr, Christopher.j.murr.civ@us.navy.mil Additional Links:Department of Defense Procurement ToolboxPIEE Solicitation Module Link for N0003926RR001Registration Instructions for the PIEE Solicitation ModuleWeb Based Training for the PIEE Solicitation Module

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