Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel (MUSV) Family of Systems (FoS) program- Request for Prototype Proposal

PAE RAS is issuing a prototype Other Transaction (OT) solicitation (N00024‑26‑R‑6326) to accelerate the design, development, and on‑water demonstration of Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels (MUSVs) that can autonomously carry containerized payloads. Offerors must propose a technically mature vessel solution that meets the defined threshold requirements (including 2,000 gpm fuel receipt via deck connections) and desired attributes, and must submit a test‑execution plan to complete an on‑water MUSV autonomy and performance test by the end of FY 2026. Proposals are evaluated on four criteria: (1) proposed business model (Model 1 – contractor‑owned/operated with purchase option; Model 2 – government‑owned/operated), (2) vessel design, (3) manufacturing readiness (workload, workforce, facilities, production, quality control, and supply‑chain risk mitigation), and (4) a three‑page test‑event plan that includes a placemat description, schedule, location, and IMO‑number compliance. Cost information must follow the format in Attachment J‑7, and the business‑model narrative is limited to five pages (terms and conditions excluded from the page count). The solicitation permits foreign‑owned firms to submit independently or in teaming arrangements with U.S. partners, and allows leasing or use of foreign‑built hulls provided all applicable laws and DoW policies are met. Offerors must demonstrate feasibility for at least five vessels delivering a total of 1,250 operational days per year, and must identify and mitigate supply‑chain risks such as sole‑source or geopolitical issues. No production or delivery to the Navy is required; the focus is on prototype validation and establishing a scalable manufacturing base for future MUSV acquisition.

Notice ID

637051a64c9d4bec975798779ab3129b

Solicitation Number

N00024-26-R-6326

NAICS Code

336611

Classification Code

1905