The Demand Signal: AI & Autonomy (retired)

Procurement intelligence from OODA · Reading what government intends to buy.

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

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Solicitation · N0003926RA005

posted 21 April 2026 · closed 14 May 2026 · NAICS 541512 · PSC 7G22 · 2 postings

Summary

The Navy’s Naval Information Warfare Systems (NAVWAR) office is seeking commercial white papers describing end‑to‑end information and communications technology (ICT) solutions to be integrated on unmanned surface vessels (USVs). The notice is for market research only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or award, but it indicates interest in advanced ICT capabilities that could support future USV prototyping or acquisition.

View the official notice ↗

Want to know why the government is buying what they buy? Subscribe to the OODA Daily Pulse

The OODA Daily Pulse Report provides a detailed summary of the top technology, cybersecurity and global risks of the day. Our analysts curate stories, articles and insights from hundreds of vetted sources to inform your decisions and our research team provides long form context on topics destined to be of importance. Delivered free to your inbox five days a week at 10:00am.

Subscribe to the OODA Daily Pulse