Final RFI For C-UUV.pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center Market Research for Counter Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (C-UUV) Defeat Technologies

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201 “Exchanges with industry before receipt of proposals” responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

THIS NOTICE IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES AND

NOT FOR SOLICITATION.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) OR A REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (RFQ).

UNSOLICITED PROPOSALS OR ANY OTHER TYPES OF OFFERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN

RESPONSE TO THIS RFI. NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS

ANNOUNCEMENT. PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND EMAILS WILL NOT BE

RESPONDED TO.

DISCLAIMER:

Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is marked “proprietary” will be handled accordingly. Please segregate proprietary information in your response. All submissions become US Government property and will not be returned.

Based on the results of this RFI, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center (CG RDC) may make a maritime test location(s) available to showcase selected technologies/services.

DESCRIPTION:

UUVs are increasingly used in both public and military maritime operations due to their versatility, stealth, and ability to operate in challenging environments. However, the proliferation of UUV technology has introduced new threats to maritime security. Malicious actors can employ UUVs for a range of activities, including intelligence gathering, surveillance, smuggling, sabotage of critical infrastructure, and kinetic strikes. The covert nature and advanced navigation capabilities of modern UUVs make them difficult to detect, track, and mitigate using traditional maritime interdiction tactics. There are effective technologies with the capability to detect and track UUVs, but few tested and fielded defeat/mitigation systems.

Defeat technologies are an essential piece in the kill chain, as detection is only the first step to stopping the threat. The development and deployment of effective C-UUV defeat solutions will enhance maritime domain dominance (MDD), port security, and critical infrastructure protection, enabling reliable response actions to neutralize UUV-based threats.

BACKGROUND:

The Coast Guard Futures Development and Integration (FD&I) Directorate is the Coast Guard’s central force design and innovation hub guiding budget priorities by clarifying mission needs and capability requirements. Under FD&I, the Coast Guard Research and Development Center serves as the execution agent for research, modeling & simulation, technology forecasting, and field experimentation. This Request for Information (RFI) is part of an effort by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) to determine the availability and technical readiness of technologies and/or services that support ports, waterways, and coastal security (PWCS), maritime critical infrastructure protection, and military force protection, specifically against Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUV).

SPECIFIC TECHNICAL INFORMATION REQUESTED:

The CG RDC is seeking information on commercially available technologies designed for the mitigation and defeat of UUVs in the maritime domain. Specifically, we are interested in solutions that have been tested and demonstrated to be effective in operational settings, with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 or higher. Technologies should be capable of supporting PWCS operations, addressing the unique challenges posed by UUVs in these environments.

We are looking for systems that can provide reliable performance in real-world conditions, including but not limited to sensor platforms, kinetic solutions, and integrated response solutions. Respondents are encouraged to submit information on products or systems that are currently available for procurement, have undergone field testing, and are suitable for deployment in port, harbor, and waterway security scenarios. Defeat solutions should be scalable and adaptable for compatibility with existing detection systems and/or various configurations for different ports. At this time, only systems with an effector or with direct mitigating capabilities, or with detection, tracking, identifying, and mitigating capabilities will be considered. Submissions that do not include defeat capabilities will not be considered at this time.

The USCG Research and Development Center requests detailed information on UUV effectors. More specifically, information regarding the following:

• Technical description of technology, including imagery as applicable

• Description of how the technology works, including theory of operation

• Description of how technology would be integrated into an underwater environment and/or harbor facility

• Dimensions, weight, and other relevant parameters of the technology

• Information on power required and source of power (e.g. batteries, generator, shore power)

• Limitations of the effector

• Software load, to include target profiles and targeting methodology

• Estimated or simulated effects on key electrical, targeting, or navigational systems of targets

• Prior tests or demonstrations the effector has participated in

• TRL and basis for this TRL in the context of the GAO TRL definitions

• Specific make and model TOIs that the system has been tested against

• Safety features, e.g. alarms, friendly target ID

• Intended operational environment of the effector as it currently exists, e.g. stationary, OTM maritime

• Mechanical and electrical information required for the government to integrate the effector into a larger system-of-systems e.g. add defeat effector to existing detect/track system

• Software integration information required for the government to integrate the effector into a larger system-of-systems

• Estimated timeline to deliver one (1) effector

• Estimated cost of the technology

• Details on installation of the system to determine feasibility of application in all environments, e.g. fixed site underwater or mobile use on a maritime platform

• Any information on required maintenance, operational availability, and mean time between failure

RESPONDING TO THIS MARKET RESEARCH:

It is desired that responses to this RFI address all of the topics discussed in the ‘SPECIFIC TECHNICAL INFORMATION REQUESTED' section. Topics may be combined or treated individually. However, if information is not available for some of the topic areas, your submission is still of interest to the USCG.

When responding to the RFI, please include the following information:

• A one-page cover letter that provides:

o Company information to include: Point of contact (POC) Name, POC Title, Company Name, Location, Mailing Address, Phone Number, Website Address, Email Address; and a brief summary of the response indicating if supporting documentation is included.

• A detailed description of a technology that addresses the “SPECIFIC TECHNICAL INFORMATION REQUESTED” section of this RFI. Submissions of digital photographs, line drawings, illustrations, and technical data are encouraged. Please use International System of Units (SI) for responses, if able.

• Please include all models and variations into one response

• If previously awarded, provide US Government or International contracts for the technology.

• Please limit electronic responses to no more than 20 pages per technology (supporting documentation in the form of a glossary or attachments to the RFI response will not be counted towards the 20-page limit).

The deadline for final responses to this RFI is 14 days after issuance. Responses should be sent to SMB-RDC-DSS@uscg.mil and SMB-COMDT-COCO31Acquisitions@uscg.mil. The email subject line must state the following: RFI Response – 70Z02326RFI0005 – C-UUV Defeat Technologies -Sweetney. Any material classified up to Secret should be separated into an appendix and sent via SIPR only. A SIPR address, if needed, should be requested in an unclassified response to the address above. Please do not submit Top Secret or higher classification responses. If your email response is greater than 10 megabytes (MB), break the submission into multiple sequentially numbered emails of 10 MB or less.

mailto:SMB-RDC-DSS@uscg.mil mailto:SMB-COMDT-COCO31Acquisitions@uscg.mil

RFI POSTING CATEGORIES:

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) U.S. Census Bureau:

334220: Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing 334511: Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing 334519: Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing 336411: Aircraft Manufacturing 336611: Ship Building and Repairing 336612: Boat Building 5417: Scientific Research and Development Services 541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) 541511: Custom Computer Programming Services 541512: Computer Systems Design Services 541519: Other Computer Related Services 518210: Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services 541330: Engineering Services 541990: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 541611: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services 449210: Electronics and Appliance Retailers 423690: Other Electronic Parts and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers 333310: Aerial cameras manufacturing 928110: National Security (PRIMARY)

Products and Service Code (PSC):

Information Technology and Software D302: IT and Telecom - Systems Development D307: IT and Telecom - IT Strategy and Architecture D310: IT and Telecom - Cyber Security and Data Backup D399: IT and Telecom - Other IT and Telecommunications Surveillance and Detection Systems 6350: Miscellaneous Alarm, Signal, and Security Detection Systems 5845: Underwater Sound Equipment 5840: Radar Equipment, Airborne 5820: Radio and Television Communication Equipment (for maritime communication systems) Maritime Equipment and Services 1905: Combat Ships and Landing Vessels 1940: Small Craft 2010: Ship and Boat Propulsion Components 2090: Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment Research and Development AJ11: General Science and Technology R&D Services; Physical Sciences

AJ12: General Science and Technology R&D Services; Applied Sciences AC12: National Defense R&D Services; Applied Research (PRIMARY) AC13: National Defense R&D Services; Advanced Development Engineering and Technical Services R425: Support - Professional: Engineering/Technical R499: Support - Professional: Other Communication and Navigation Systems 5810: Communications Security Equipment and Components 5825: Radio Navigation Equipment, Airborne 5841: Radar Equipment, Except Airborne Unmanned Systems and Robotics 1550: Unmanned Aircraft 1367: Tactical Unmanned Ground Vehicles 1386: Unmanned Surface and Subsurface Vehicles