The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the topic of "Direct to Phase II: Next-generation Autonomy for Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMVs)" as part of the SBIR program. The Navy is specifically interested in developing next-generation autonomy that will increase the capability and scope of utility of UMVs while decreasing the level of remote human operator involvement. The goal is to enable UMVs to perform complex tasks with little to no human intervention, handle dynamic and harsh maritime environments, support diverse missions and tasks, and cooperate autonomously with other UMVs. The technology should operate with low-bandwidth and intermittent communication and be robust to uncertain and inaccurate perception information. The project will involve the development of algorithms and software, simulation-based testing, and in-water testing with physical-small scale models. The Phase II period of performance is anticipated to be four years. Successful completion of the project could lead to the transition of the Next-generation Autonomy software to the acquisition program for use within its architecture.