Bid guide
How to bid on Passive Decoy Countermeasures for the Department of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Department of the Navy Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) is looking for technologies related to passive decoy countermeasures. These are systems designed to defend against anti-ship missiles. They are interested in radar-reflecting decoys, buoyant self-erecting structures, deployment systems, and conductive fabrics or materials.
This is an opportunity for vendors to showcase their innovations in defense technology. The Navy is seeking solutions to protect both military and civilian platforms from anti-ship missile threats globally. Selected vendors may be invited to brief and demonstrate their products at Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
A crucial deadline is August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. By this time, interested vendors must submit a 3-5-page unclassified whitepaper. Only one submission per company is allowed.
There is also an optional virtual Q&A session on August 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. The sign-up deadline for this session is August 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET. Disruptor Day itself will take place during the week of September 21, 2026, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Attendance and demonstration approvals will be sent to applicants by September 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for companies that have developed or are developing radar-reflecting passive decoy systems or related enabling technologies. This includes firms specializing in buoyant self-erecting structures, mechanical or pneumatic self-erection technology, non-ordnance based deployment mechanisms, and electrically conductive fabrics or materials.
The Navy is casting a wide net, so even technologies not currently used in decoy applications but with potential for such use are of interest. This is for firms in the security, defense, and advanced materials categories.
How to respond
To respond, you need to submit a 3-5-page unclassified whitepaper by August 14, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. The whitepaper should be sent to [email protected]. It must include an overview of your company, a point of contact, the applicable Line of Effort for your product, a technical description, and details of any specific demonstration you wish to perform.
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Tips for a competitive response
When preparing your whitepaper, clearly articulate how your technology directly addresses one or both of the Navy's Lines of Effort: Passive Decoy Systems and Prototypes, or Passive Decoy Enabling Technology. Provide specific technical details and, if applicable, describe how your technology is currently applied or could be applied.
If you plan to demonstrate a product, clearly outline the specific demonstration you would like to perform at Disruptor Day. Ensure your whitepaper is concise, unclassified, and adheres to the 3-5-page limit. Since only one submission per company is allowed, ensure your chosen submission represents your strongest and most relevant offering.
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