Area of Interest (AOI): Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV)

Area of Interest (AOI): Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV)

Description: This Area of Interest (AOI) seeks commercial solutions for an end-to-end Information and Communications Technology (ICT) that will be integrated on an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV). This AOI is issued under NAVWAR CSO N0003925S0001, posted to SAM.gov. This AOI solicits white papers/solution briefs from industry to inform market research, capability assessment, and potential follow-on prototyping or acquisition. This is not a formal solicitation or request for proposals.

The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission or participation. The Government reserves the right to cancel, modify, or not pursue any efforts under this AOI. Please follow white paper submission instructions in the Solicitation Guidance document. RESPONSE DUE DATE IS HEREBY CHANGED FROM 07 MAY 2026 AT 2:00 PM TO 14 MAY 2026 AT 2:00 PM PACIFIC DAYLIGHT TIME (PDT). ALSO, PLEASE SEE ATTACHED ICT-USV QUESTIONS AND ANWERS REGARDING THE AOI.