Request for Solutions: Low Cost Unmanned Maritime Solution
ID: N0016425SNB05Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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Boat Building (336612)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/98e8212bbb7b4739a02b51ed96576029/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Sea Systems Command under the Department of the Navy, is preparing to issue a Request for Solutions (RFS) for a Low Cost Unmanned Maritime Solution. This initiative aims to develop two distinct unmanned maritime prototypes, varying in length from 0ft-20ft and 20ft-85ft, to meet multi-mission operability and survivability requirements while incorporating specific communication and detection capabilities. The project is crucial for enhancing military maritime operations and will utilize the authority under 10 U.S. Code § 4022 to evaluate experimental performance and support innovative technology development. Interested vendors must be members of the Expeditionary Missions Consortium - Crane (EMC2) and can expect the RFS to be released around November 20, 2024. For further inquiries, vendors may contact Amber Lyons-Wright at amber.r.lyonswright.civ@us.navy.mil or Sydney Wittmann at sydney.l.wittmann.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    AMBER LYONS-WRIGHT
    amber.r.lyonswright.civ@us.navy.mil
    Sydney Wittmann
    sydney.l.wittmann.civ@us.navy.mil
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