Unmanned Surface Vessels - Assured Positioning, Navigation & Timing (A-PNT)
ID: USV-RFI-FY25-0001Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS VESSELS (1990)

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https://sam.gov/opp/877bde799845420098ca21eb2be96c2e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock, is seeking innovative technologies for Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) to be integrated with Combatant Craft and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). The objective is to identify solutions that can maintain reliable navigation capabilities in environments where GPS signals are unreliable or compromised, particularly for maritime operations. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational effectiveness of USVs under contested conditions, with a focus on technologies such as advanced GPS/GNSS receivers, anti-jamming antennas, and inertial navigation systems. Interested parties must submit their applications by January 10, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Mike Rossik at michael.e.rossik.civ@us.navy.mil or Dennis Danko at dennis.p.danko.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Mike Rossik
    michael.e.rossik.civ@us.navy.mil
    Dennis Danko
    dennis.p.danko.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Stiletto APNT CD - RFI 10-30-24.docx
    The Request for Information (RFI) for Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (A-PNT) aims to identify innovative technologies for integration with Combatant Craft and Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) in maritime operations, particularly when GPS signals are unreliable or compromised. The Stiletto Maritime Demonstration Program will host a Capability Discovery event in March 2025 in Virginia, where selected systems will be showcased. The DoD seeks technologies that enhance navigation reliability, availability, and integrity under contested conditions, while being adaptable to existing platforms. Key technologies of interest include advanced GPS/GNSS receivers, anti-jamming antennas, and inertial navigation systems that can incorporate additional sensor inputs. Submissions must outline the A-PNT capabilities, including system requirements and readiness level, and provide quantitative performance data. The selection will be based on criteria such as relevance, completeness, and technical maturity. The government emphasizes that this RFI is not a procurement solicitation and will not lead to contract awards purely based on the information collected. Interested parties must submit applications by January 10, 2025, to be considered for participation.
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