Capability Program Executive (CPE) Mission Autonomy Commercial Solution Opening (CSO) Area of Interest 002 Bridge Erection Boat (BEB) Autonomous Operations

The Department of the Army issued a Commercial Solution Opening under DFARS Subpart 212.70 for Bridge Erection Boat (BEB) Autonomous Operations with a Phase 1 solution brief deadline of June 1, 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern. The Army seeks mature autonomous technologies using artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance BEB capabilities for combat assault and logistical support, with the primary goal of reducing Soldier exposure during wet gap operations and enabling resilient logistics in contested environments.

Required User Prioritized Capabilities include automated maneuvering with manual override, wireless swarming control of two BEBs as a single unit, GPS-based station keeping, underwater hazard detection, and collision avoidance with operator kill switch. Software must be delivered independently from hardware, or with hardware kits if independent delivery is not feasible. The Government requires minimum Government Purpose Rights to all software including source code, technical data, and interfaces; offerors must deliver source code with build instructions, interface control documents, and operational and sustenance documentation.

Phase 1 solution briefs must not exceed five to ten pages and must include technical approach addressing each prioritized capability, proposed deliverables with notional schedule, intellectual property approach with data rights and software rights assertions, and company capabilities summary with relevant past performance. Awards will be structured as fixed-price contracts, including fixed-price incentive fee arrangements, through a multi-phased competitive process. Submit briefs via email to Kelly Harp (kelly.j.harp.civ@army.mil) or Greg Polcyn (gregory.a.polcyn.civ@army.mil); direct technical questions to Michael Kolehmainen or Ronald Panganiban. Solicitation W912CH-26-S-C003 remains open through April 15, 2031.