AN/AQS-20 Automatic Target Recognition (ATR)
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy, is seeking support for the AN/AQS-20 Automatic Target Recognition program, with the stated intent to award a sole-source C-type contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for related services. The work covers services, testing, technical assistance, integration, engineering support, and software support for the ATR capability, including algorithm integration, development and training, system engineering, and post-mission analysis support. The effort is tied to the AN/AQS-20 mine countermeasure mission and is planned for performance at Washington Navy Yard in the District of Columbia, with an estimated period running from July of Fiscal Year 2026 through Fiscal Year 2030. This is a sources sought notice rather than a competitive solicitation, and capability statements must be emailed to Steven Noel by 15:00 Eastern Time on 21 June 2026 under solicitation number N00024-26-R-2224.