NextGen Submarine Rescue System (SRS) Industry Day Announcement

⚓ NextGen Submarine Rescue System (SRS) Industry Day Announcement

Host: U.S. Department of the Navy (USN) | DRPM I&I | Undersea Special Mission Systems Program Office (PMS390)

The Navy is advancing its submarine rescue capabilities and is seeking industry input to replace the current system. This unclassified Industry Day facilitates discussion on innovative ideas, technical offerings, challenges, and emerging technologies as PMS390 conducts market research for the next-generation submarine rescue system.

📅 Event Overview & Logistics

Parameter                                                               Details

Date & Time:             September 2, 2026 at 09:00 AM EDT (Follow-on meetings scheduled

                                         through September 3, 2026, if needed)

Location:                   1100 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003

Classification:           Unclassified

Format:                       In-Person Only (No virtual attendance option available)

Foreign Nationals:    Eligible to attend (Requires completed Foreign Visitor Request (FVR)

                                             form attached to the original notice)

Capacity Limit:           Maximum of three (3) representatives per company/organization

Security/Check-in:    Valid government-issued photo ID required. No audio/visual

                                           recording devices permitted.

🛠️ Technical Objectives & System Characteristics

PMS390 seeks innovative solutions to replace the current submarine rescue capability within five (5) years of a design development contract award.

Key Capabilities Required:

• Materiel Solution: Multiple, commercially classified, small, and highly transportable rescue vehicles.
• Decompression Capabilities: Built directly into the design of the rescue vehicles, alongside executing Disabled Submarine (DISSUB) survivor rescues.
• Performance Goals: High operational availability, rapid transportability, highly sustainable configuration, fast "time to first rescue," and reduced overall life-cycle Program costs.
• Certification: Final solution must be commercially certified by an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) member.
• Flexibility: PMS390 is open to all contracting, ownership, operation, maintenance, and supportability strategies.

Additional Notes:

• The Government is seeking full solutions to be presented during the one-on-one discussions.
• PMS390 is collaborating with some Foreign Partners. Please ensure the materials shared are marked in a way that authorizes them to be shared with United States Government, PMS390 Support Contractors, and military Foreign Partners, at a minimum from the United Kingdom and Australia.
  • If an NDA is required from our PMS390 support contractors, please include that with your abstract submission.
• Abstracts provided will be reviewed to make a selection for one-on-one meetings (30-45min). The selected companies will be notified by August 21st.
• The Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) has been added to this announcement to provide essential context. As the precursor to the formal Requirements Development phase of the acquisition process, the ICD outlines capability gaps identified by the Fleet. Please note that this acquisition focuses primarily on Submarine Rescue and Decompression efforts, subset of those identified gaps. The desired design characteristics published in the original Industry Day announcement continue to directly align with the primary objectives of this acquisition.

Note: Additional desired system characteristics are enclosed in the main attachment of this announcement.

⏱️ Industry Day Agenda (September 2, 2026)

Duration                          Session Type                                                         Description

60 Minutes              Navy Program Overview            Presentation of current requirements,

                                                                                                     general system expectations, the                                                                                                                         materiel solution framework, and

                                                                                                     the path forward.

30 Minutes              Open Q&A Forum                          Moderated session for open-floor

                                                                                                    questions from attendees.

30 Minutes (Each)  One-on-One Meetings                Private sessions for registered and

                                                                                                      approved companies to discuss                                                                                                                         proprietary capabilities and solutions.

✉️ Registration & One-on-One Requests

To participate, companies must register and submit their details before the deadline.

Registration Deadline              Thursday, August 6, 2026, by 15:00 EST

Primary Action POC                 LT Matthew Mitchell

                                                          matthew.a.mitchell53.mil@us.navy.mil

Carbon Copy (CC)                    Mr. Matt Hedrick 

                                                           matthew.c.hedrick.civ@us.navy.mil

Required Registration Details:

1. Primary Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone Number)
2. Company/Organization Name & Physical Address
3. Full names of up to three (3) designated attendees
4. Completed Foreign Visitor Request (FVR) forms (if applicable)

One-on-One Meeting Abstract Requirements:

If your company wishes to reserve a private, 30-minute session, you must request it in your registration email and attach an Abstract.

• Content: Propose specific solutions and technical ideas aligned directly with the materiel solution and desired system characteristics.
• Exclusion: Generic corporate capability statements will not be accepted or considered for a one-on-one session.
• Note: Government representatives will review all abstracts and select companies for the limited one-on-one slots. Approved companies will be notified of their scheduled times.

⚠️ Important Notices & Disclaimers

• Public Q&A: The Government may post a sanitized version of all questions and answers stemming from this event to the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and System for Award Management (SAM) websites.
• No Commitment: This announcement is for market research and information gathering only. It is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) and does not commit the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
• No Reimbursement: The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing information, responding to this announcement, or traveling to/participating in this event.