Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC)- Solicitation
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- Solicitation number
- N00024-25-R-6314
- 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
- Place of performance
- Washington Navy Yard, District of Columbia, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting proposals for the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) program, seeking innovative Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) solutions that leverage cutting-edge technologies and modular design principles to address evolving maritime threats. The Navy requires three distinct vessel configurations: a fast craft carrying two 40-foot containerized payloads (36.3 metric tons each), a high-endurance vessel with four 40-foot containerized payloads, and a single-payload vessel accommodating one 20-foot container (24.0 metric tons). Key requirements include autonomous navigation capabilities, rapid vessel readiness within 18 months, construction in U.S. shipyards using American Bureau of Shipping standards, and the ability to operate at 25 knots with a 2,500 nautical mile range in challenging maritime conditions. The solicitation utilizes Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under Title 10 U.S.C. 4022 and follows a three-phase competitive process including white papers, pitch sessions, and full proposals. Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance to the Area of Interest, technical merit, feasibility, and affordability, with electronic submissions due by August 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. local time to specified Navy contacts.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all eligible industry participants, with preference given to arrangements that include nontraditional defense contractors or have significant small business participation. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed at this stage. The solicitation encompasses three vessel types with specific payload capacities ranging from single 20-foot containers to configurations carrying up to four 40-foot containers, with vessels required to demonstrate autonomous operations and commercial adaptability for defense applications. The place of performance is listed as Washington Navy Yard, Washington, DC, though the actual vessel construction and demonstration activities may occur at contractor facilities and operational areas. Companies must submit proposals electronically with file size limitations of 10MB per email, and hard copy submissions will not be accepted.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
The Navy is pleased to announce the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) program, which seeks Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) to address several key operational needs. MASC seeks to leverage cutting-edge technologies and 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 MASC 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 projects, which may include not only commercially-available technologies fueled by commercial or strategic investment, but also concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities that can incrementally improve commercial technologies, existing Government-owned capabilities, or concepts for defense application. The initial effort will focus on the relevance, technical merit, feasibility, and affordability of the proposed vessel solutions.
The Solicitation Guidance provides information on how to respond to this solicitation and outlines the phased approach. Exhibit A, the Area of Interest (AOI) outlines the technical desired attributes and technology capabilities the Navy is seeking from industry for the MASC program. The MASC Solicitation posting has been updated as of 1245pm on 28 July - the "20250728 Area of Interest_MASC EX A" supersedes the previous as the document had errant markings. The MASC Solicitation posting has been updated as of 215pm on 31July - the "20250731 Solicitation Guidance" supersedes the previous as the document.
All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email and must be received no later than 11 August 2025, at 6:00 p.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: MASC N00024-25-R-6314 Response [COMPANY NAME]
Companies are encouraged to submit White Papers prior to the latest closing date. Inclusion of a delivery receipt with an email submission will be the only indication of successful receipt of White Paper. 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 Phase 1 period has ended will not be reviewed nor evaluated.
Update #2 ·
The Navy is pleased to announce the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) program, which seeks Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) to address several key operational needs. MASC seeks to leverage cutting-edge technologies and 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 MASC 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 projects, which may include not only commercially-available technologies fueled by commercial or strategic investment, but also concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities that can incrementally improve commercial technologies, existing Government-owned capabilities, or concepts for defense application. The initial effort will focus on the relevance, technical merit, feasibility, and affordability of the proposed vessel solutions.
The Solicitation Guidance provides information on how to respond to this solicitation and outlines the phased approach. Exhibit A, the Area of Interest (AOI) outlines the technical desired attributes and technology capabilities the Navy is seeking from industry for the MASC program. The MASC Solicitation posting has been updated as of 1245pm on 28 July - the "20250728 Area of Interest_MASC EX A" supersedes the previous as the document had errant markings.
All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email and must be received no later than 11 August 2025, at 6:00 p.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: MASC N00024-25-R-6314 Response [COMPANY NAME]
Companies are encouraged to submit White Papers prior to the latest closing date. Inclusion of a delivery receipt with an email submission will be the only indication of successful receipt of White Paper. 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 Phase 1 period has ended will not be reviewed nor evaluated.
Update #1 ·
The Navy is pleased to announce the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) program, which seeks Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) to address several key operational needs. MASC seeks to leverage cutting-edge technologies and 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 MASC 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 projects, which may include not only commercially-available technologies fueled by commercial or strategic investment, but also concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities that can incrementally improve commercial technologies, existing Government-owned capabilities, or concepts for defense application. The initial effort will focus on the relevance, technical merit, feasibility, and affordability of the proposed vessel solutions.
The Solicitation Guidance provides information on how to respond to this solicitation and outlines the phased approach. Exhibit A, the Area of Interest (AOI) outlines the technical desired attributes and technology capabilities the Navy is seeking from industry for the MASC program.
All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email and must be received no later than 11 August 2025, at 6:00 p.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: MASC N00024-25-R-6314 Response [COMPANY NAME]
Companies are encouraged to submit White Papers prior to the latest closing date. Inclusion of a delivery receipt with an email submission will be the only indication of successful receipt of White Paper. 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 Phase 1 period has ended will not be reviewed nor evaluated.
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