Open tender · United States · Public tender

Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative (NG-USI)

Pae Strategic Systems Programs · DC 20374

Pae Strategic Systems Programs in the United States is inviting bids for “Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative (NG-USI)”. Bids close on 1 July 2031, 17:00 EDT. Reference: SSP_NG-USI. Who can bid: Entities that can demonstrate technical relevancy and recency in the chosen focus areas; Participants must be from industry, non-profit organizations, or not-for-profit entities. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

US Navy undersea security prototype projects across 22 focus areas, for firms with relevant technical experience

The US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs seeks participants for the Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative, covering 22 focus areas such as signal mitigation, counter-unmanned systems, defeating adversarial AI, electronic security systems, access control, maritime and ground transit security, autonomous platforms, manufacturing methods, fire control, rocket motors, thermal protection, launch systems, warheads and avionics. Participants from industry, non-profit and not-for-profit entities will develop prototype solutions under a Participant Basic Agreement using Other Transaction Authority. The work supports submarine and strategic weapons operations.

Who can win it

  • Entities that can demonstrate technical relevancy and recency in the chosen focus areas
  • Participants must be from industry, non-profit organizations, or not-for-profit entities
  • Must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before invoicing

Key facts

Procedure
Sources Sought
Published
02 Jul 2026
Reference
SSP_NG-USI

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