Technology Operational Experimentation Events (TOEE) 26 Experimentation Campaign focused on Emerging Technologies
ID: N61331-26-SN-Q05Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0327bfc58928438e87832dde75b46ae3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy's Office of Naval Research-Global (ONRG), is seeking innovative technologies for the Technology Operational Experimentation Event (TOEE) 26, focusing on three key operational areas: Counter Unmanned Systems (UxS) Swarm, Containerized Payloads for Unmanned Surface Vehicles, and Decision Superiority from the Maritime Operations Center (MOC). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on technologies with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 5 to 7 that can enhance operational capabilities and inform future Science and Technology investments through live experimentation. Interested parties are invited to participate in a virtual Industry Day on December 4, 2025, and must submit their proposals, including a quad chart and a white paper, by December 19, 2025, to the designated contacts, Brandon Hayes and Jonathan Faranda, at the provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brandon Hayes
    brandon.d.hayes11.civ@us.navy.mil
    Jonathan Faranda
    jonathan.d.faranda.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    Attachment 1 - Appendix A Quad Chart (PowerPoint).pptx
    This government file outlines a template for submitting technology proposals, likely for federal grants, RFPs, or similar government initiatives. It details required information such as distribution instructions, point of contact, technology title, description, and Technology Readiness Level (TRL). Proposals must highlight the technology's technical performance, benefits over existing solutions, and operational relevance. Additionally, the template requires information on related efforts, experimentation objectives for Technology Operational Experimentation Events (TOEE), and team details including organization and contact information. The document is structured to gather comprehensive details for evaluating new technologies for potential government support or integration.
    Attachment 2 - Appendix B Technology Readiness Levels.pdf
    Appendix B outlines Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) and Integration Readiness Levels (IRLs), providing a framework for assessing the maturity of technologies and their integration. The document details nine levels for both TRL and IRL, progressing from basic principles observed (Level 1) to mission-proven systems and integrated support programs (Level 9). For TRLs, the levels describe the advancement of a technology from concept formulation to actual system completion and qualification. For IRLs, the levels describe the readiness of the integration of technologies, from identified interfaces to mission-proven integration. This appendix is crucial for government RFPs, federal grants, and state/local RFPs as it provides a standardized method for evaluating the maturity and readiness of proposed technologies and integrated solutions, ensuring that projects are based on adequately developed and tested components.
    Attachment 3 - Key Dates.pdf
    This document outlines key dates and locations for an upcoming government procurement process, likely an RFP or grant. The timeline details several critical events, starting with the RFI Submission Responses Due on December 19, 2025. Following this, an Industry Day will be held virtually on December 4, 2025. Participants will be notified of an invitation to participate in the TOEE on January 26, 2026, via email. Subsequent phases include Limited Technical Assessments from January to February 2026 at contractor facilities, Limited Objective Experiments from March to July 2026, and an Advanced Capability Experiment from August to December 2026, both at government-hosted ranges. These events indicate a structured evaluation process for advanced capabilities, emphasizing both virtual and in-person assessments.
    N61331-26-SN-Q05 RFI Document.pdf
    The Department of the Navy (DoN) Office of Naval Research-Global (ONRG) issued a Request for Information (RFI) for the Technology Operational Experimentation Event (TOEE) 26. This RFI seeks innovative technologies (TRL 5-7) to support operational objectives in three areas: Counter Unmanned Systems (UxS) Swarm, Containerized Payloads for Unmanned Surface Vehicles, and Decision Superiority from the Maritime Operations Center (MOC). The purpose is to inform future Science and Technology (S&T) investments through live force experimentation. An Industry Day will be held virtually on December 4, 2025. Submissions, due by December 19, 2025, require a quad chart and a white paper addressing operational relevance, cost, system architecture, critical technical parameters, dependencies, technology and integration readiness levels, and team expertise. Selected technologies will participate in limited technical assessments, limited objective experiments, and an Advanced Capability Experiment in FY26-27.
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