Special NoticeNAICS 54171510d

USSOCOM Open Call for Technical Experimentation 27-1: Special Operations Forces (SOF) Combat Diving (Diver Communications, Diver Propulsion, Underwater Interfaces) and Maritime Domain Situational Awareness Sensing Integration on USVs

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US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM) → DEPT OF DEFENSE.US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)

Posted: Oct 6, 2026
Deadline: Oct 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM EDT
Est. Value: Not specified
Location: Key West, FL

AI Summary

USSOCOM is issuing an Open Call for technical experimentation focused on SOF combat diving (diver communications, diver propulsion, underwater interfaces) and maritime domain situational awareness sensing integration on unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). This is a special notice seeking innovative technology solutions for experimentation, not a traditional procurement contract, with responses due October 22, 2026. Companies with dual-use or military-relevant underwater/maritime technologies, especially small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors, should consider submitting white papers or capability statements.

Key Requirements

•Solution must address SOF combat diving (diver comms, propulsion, underwater interfaces) or maritime domain situational awareness sensing integration on USVs, and be ready for technical experimentation. Submissions should demonstrate relevance to special operations maritime missions and likely provide a white paper/capability statement by the response deadline.

Details

Point of Contact: Technical Support; tech_exp@socom.mil; 8138264646
Required Certifications: None explicitly required (Open Call for experimentation, not a set-aside contract)
Classification Code: AC13

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