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How to bid on Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Phase II Integration and Testing for the DEPT of Defense
What the Navy is buying and why it matters to vendors
The Department of the Navy is seeking information for Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Phase II integration and testing. This is a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors with expertise in vessel construction, autonomy, perception systems, payload integration, and general maritime operations.
The Navy plans to use streamlined acquisition pathways, including Basic Ordering Agreements and prototype other transaction agreements, with potential for production contracts. This effort aims to meet a critical demand for high-volume autonomous vessel procurement over the next decade, offering significant opportunities for qualified businesses.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This RFI was published on September 08, 2026. The deadline for responses is October 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET. This deadline is for submitting your response to the RFI.
A formal Area of Interest (AOI) release is planned on or before September 30, 2026. This AOI will have a rolling open window, allowing new entrants to compete and existing vendors to submit updated product blocks and modular payload configurations.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for firms with expertise in innovative solutions to complex problems, vessel construction, autonomy, perception systems, and general maritime experience. Vendors will be evaluated on platform maturity, open-architecture autonomy compatibility, endurance, payload integration capacity, and rapid-production scalability.
The Navy is looking for commercial or dual-use maritime unmanned surface systems. Companies with active SAM.gov registrations and capabilities in these areas are encouraged to participate.
How to respond to this RFI
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All inquiries concerning this notice must be submitted in writing to the Agreements Officer at [email protected]. Interested vendors should ensure their SAM.gov registrations are active and monitor SAM.gov and drones.mil for amendments, industry day announcements, and formal AOI documentation.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your response, clearly demonstrate your firm's experience in vessel construction, autonomy, perception systems, and payload integration. Highlight your platform's maturity, open-architecture compatibility, endurance, and scalability for rapid production.
Emphasize how your solutions align with modular design principles and can effectively counter evolving threats. Ensure your SAM.gov registration is current and complete, as this is a fundamental requirement for government contracting.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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