Maritime Launched Effects - Increment 1 (MLE-1) Request for Information (Updated 16 Dec 2025)
ID: N00024MLE1Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSEA HQWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), is seeking industry input via a Request for Information (RFI) for the Maritime Launched Effects - Increment 1 (MLE-1) program. This initiative aims to develop and field loitering munitions that can be integrated with SOCOM Combatant Craft, focusing on precision strike capabilities while adhering to specific performance requirements, including a kinetic payload of over 22 pounds and operational readiness in various sea states. The MLE-1 program is critical for enhancing naval warfare capabilities, providing combatant craft with organic precision-strike mission packages designed for beyond line-of-sight engagements. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 5:00 PM EST on January 16, 2026, and can direct inquiries to Christopher Russell at christopher.s.russell34.civ@us.navy.mil or Nick Lovasz at nicholas.c.lovasz.mil@us.navy.mil.

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    The government is seeking information on a launch system for Navy combatant craft, approximately 70ft long high-speed vessels. The launch system must fit within a 9" x 9" internal clearance and be between 82"-88" in length. The munition should be capable of launching in sea state 2 while the craft is stationary and in sea state 4 while holding a steady heading at high speeds. The kinetic payload requirement is >22 pounds for the warhead, fuze, and HOBs only, with no weight limit for the entire AIS system as long as it fits the specified dimensions. Vendors are explicitly prohibited from submitting classified information, with responses limited to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The government also inquired about the systems companies are currently using and has not yet provided CONOPs for the desired missions.
    The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) issued a Terms of Use Agreement for Government Furnished Information (GFI) related to the Maritime Launch Effect Increment 1 (MLE-1) Request for Information (RFI) notice. This agreement outlines strict conditions for the use and handling of GFI, which includes Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) like the MLE-1 Capabilities Compliance Matrix. Recipients are permitted to print a maximum of ten copies, which remain government property and must be controlled according to NISPOM and DSS procedures. The document emphasizes that the GFI may contain export-restricted technical data, with severe penalties for violations. Prohibited actions include unauthorized duplication, transmission, disclosure to individuals without proper clearance or need-to-know, and disclosure to foreign nationals or entities. Recipients must maintain disclosure records and destroy all documents within thirty days of the solicitation submittal date, keeping destruction records for five years. Acceptance of these terms is mandatory and requires acknowledgement by the Facility Security Officer via an enclosed form, to be emailed to Christopher Russell.
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