Improved Maintenance, Sustainment, and Training for Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Special Notice · AS-26-06-001

posted 23 July 2026 · closed 6 August 2026 · NAICS 541715

Summary

The Navy seeks solutions to create a vendor‑agnostic sustainment and training framework for its fleet of Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs). This effort aims to standardize maintenance procedures, develop a fleet‑wide training curriculum, and enable naval personnel to operate and maintain USVs with minimal vendor support, addressing readiness gaps as new platforms are introduced.

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