How to bid on MK 66 Mod 0 Heavyweight Undersea Training Targets for DEPT of Defense

What the agency is buying

The Department of Defense is seeking a single-award contract for MK 66 Mod 0 Heavyweight Undersea Training Targets (HUTT). This contract also includes engineering services for future upgrades and enhancements, and support equipment kits. This is a follow-on opportunity to an existing agreement with SAAB Inc.

Key dates and deadlines

The solicitation was published on August 07, 2026. Proposals are due by August 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. The contract is expected to have an ordering period of 60 months from the date of award.

Who this opportunity suits

This is a sole-source follow-on production contract for SAAB Inc. (CAGE Code 1EG52), as the incumbent from a previous Other Transaction Authority (OTA) agreement. The original agreement was competitively awarded through the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC).

The contract will involve firm-fixed-price deliveries and task orders for education-related equipment and services.

How to respond

To access the opportunity, click “View original source” on the portal. If the first click leads to the portal's homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view documents, though this is not always required.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Even for a sole-source follow-on, ensure your proposal clearly addresses all requirements outlined in the solicitation. Detail your capabilities for providing the MK 66 Mod 0 HUTT, engineering services for upgrades, and support equipment kits.

Since the contract will use firm-fixed-price deliveries and task orders, clearly define your pricing structure and ensure it is competitive and sustainable for the anticipated 60-month ordering period. Highlight your experience with similar projects and your understanding of the agency's needs for undersea training targets.