Unmanned Common Controller (UCC) for the United States Marine Corps

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Sources Sought · 243-26-012

posted 22 January 2026 · closed 24 March 2026 · NAICS 334220 · PSC 1550 · 4 postings

Summary

The Marine Corps is seeking information from industry on an Unmanned Common Controller (UCC), a portable, modular, open‑architecture system that can control multiple unmanned aircraft systems across different manufacturers and support swarm coordination, mission planning, and integration with higher‑echelon C2 networks. The notice emphasizes cross‑platform interoperability, MOSA compliance, cybersecurity resilience, and the ability to scale for AI/ML‑enabled autonomy, highlighting its importance for future Marine Corps UAS operations.

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