Future Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) Request for Information
ID: N00024-25-R-6314(1)Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

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COMBAT SHIPS AND LANDING VESSELS (1905)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking information from industry regarding the Future Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) program through a Request for Information (RFI). The objective is to gather insights on the capabilities and technologies available for the production and operation of an autonomous, high-endurance vessel designed for various mission functions, including Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T). This initiative is crucial for enhancing the Navy's unmanned maritime systems, which will operate under commercial standards and support containerized payloads for diverse missions. Interested parties should submit their responses by 12:00 pm EDT on June 25, 2025, to the designated contacts, Cassandra Brese and Kevin Hubbard, via email, ensuring compliance with the outlined submission guidelines and terms of use for sensitive information.

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