Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Family of Systems (FoS) program- Request for Prototype Proposal N00024-26-R-6326
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AI-generated · Mar 27, 2026Focus is on prototype solutions for a Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel Family of Systems, using an OTA pathway to accelerate design, development, and demonstration. Initial work targets MUSV autonomy and vessel performance testing, with emphasis on agile, modular designs that can integrate autonomy, perception/sensing, vessel construction, and maritime operations. Proposals may combine commercially available technologies with defense-applicable concepts and should address how they would meet autonomy, testing, and integration requirements as outlined in the attached documents (SOW, payload interfaces and power/cooling, test plan, data assertions, and related cost and planning tables).
Submit proposals electronically per the solicitation guidance, using the specified attachments (J-1 through J-8). File size is limited to 10 MB per email; if your submission exceeds this, split it into multiple clearly numbered emails. Hard copies are not accepted, and links to cloud drives are not permitted; include a delivery receipt as proof of submission and follow the required subject line conventions to ensure your proposal is reviewed.
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.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Mar 26, 2026UPDATE 1 (4/1/2026): The purpose of this notice is to update attachment 26March2026 Solicitation Guidance section 3.1.4. and add Attachment L-1 Offeror s Question Submittal Form . The updated Solicitation Guidance reads as follows: The Government is providing an opportunity for Industry to submit questions from 1 April 2026 to 4 April 2026 at 5:00p.m. Local Time (Washington, District of Columbia) under this solicitation. Please submit questions electronically to Cassandra Brese (cassandra.j.brese.civ@us.navy.mil) and Kevin Hubbard (kevin.a.hubbard.civ@us.navy.mil). The subject of the email shall read MUSV N00024-26-R-6326 Question- [COMPANY NAME] 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.
From Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted on Apr 01, 2026UPDATE 3 (4/9/2026): The purpose of this notice is to update "Attachment J-1 MUSV SoW_rev_1" to correct clerical error. UPDATE 2 (4/9/2026): The purpose of this notice is to upload Government responses to questions submitted by Industry and to update the following attachments: 26March2026 Solicitation Guidance_rev_1 Attachment J-1 MUSV SoW Attachment J-5 MUSV Test Plan Attachment J-7 Cost Estimate Table Template UPDATE 1 (4/1/2026): The purpose of this notice is to update attachment 26March2026 Solicitation Guidance section 3.1.4. and add Attachment L-1 Offeror s Question Submittal Form . The updated Solicitation Guidance reads as follows: The Government is providing an opportunity for Industry to submit questions from 1 April 2026 to 4 April 2026 at 5:00p.m. Local Time (Washington, District of Columbia) under this solicitation. Please submit questions electronically to Cassandra Brese (cassandra.j.brese.civ@us.navy.mil) and Kevin Hubbard (kevin.a.hubbard.civ@us.navy.mil). The subject of the email shall read MUSV N00024-26-R-6326 Question- [COMPANY NAME] 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.
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