Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Family of Systems (FoS) program- Request for Prototype Proposal
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00024-26-R-6326
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- PSC
- 1905 Combat Ships And Landing Vessels
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting proposals for the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Family of Systems program, a prototype development effort seeking autonomous, modular surface vessels capable of carrying containerized payloads and countering evolving maritime threats. The Navy is utilizing Other Transaction Authority under 10 U.S.C. 4022 to accelerate design and demonstration of MUSV capabilities, inviting companies with expertise in vessel construction, autonomy systems, perception systems, and maritime operations. Key contract requirements include vessels meeting threshold specifications of 2,500 nautical mile range at 25 knots while carrying 25 metric tons, full autonomous operation complying with COLREGs, American Bureau of Shipping certification, RF emissions control capability, and seakeeping capability through NATO sea state 5. Proposals will be evaluated on four criteria: proposed business model for vessel delivery, vessel solution design demonstrating compliance with specifications, manufacturing readiness and production feasibility, and a test execution plan demonstrating ability to complete on-water testing by September 30, 2026. The proposal submission deadline is April 17, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, with an industry question submission period that closed on April 4, 2026, and Government responses to submitted questions provided on April 9, 2026.
This solicitation carries no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The total contract value is $15,010,000, consisting of a $10,000 Post-Award Conference (CLIN 0001) and $15,000,000 for test completion and submission of the MUSV Test Report by September 30, 2026 (CLIN 0002). Offerors must propose two business model options: Model 1 (Contractor-Owned/Contractor-Operated with government purchase option) and Model 2 (Government-Owned/Government-Operated), with minimum vessel fleet requirements of 5 vessels supporting 1,250 operational days annually or 10 vessels for 2,500 operational days. At least one statutory condition under 10 U.S.C. 4022(d) must be satisfied, such as participation of nontraditional defense contractors, small businesses, or non-federal cost-sharing of at least one-third of total project costs. The test event must begin and end at a Continental United States port and include three primary test phases evaluating perception and situation awareness, COLREGS compliance and vessel safety, and long-duration mission capabilities, with all testing to be completed by September 30, 2026.
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Update #4 · Latest ·
UPDATE 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.
Update #3 ·
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.
Update #2 ·
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.
Update #1 ·
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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