The Department of Defense is hosting an Industry Day to gather input on the NextGen Submarine Rescue System, aiming to replace the current submarine rescue capabilities. The event will focus on innovative solutions, technical offerings, and challenges related to the development of a new system that must be commercially certified and meet specific performance goals. Companies are required to register and submit details to participate in the discussions and potential one-on-one meetings.
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The Navy is seeking innovative solutions to enhance submarine rescue capabilities, focusing on the development of a new system that incorporates specific performance goals and certification requirements.
⚓ NextGen Submarine Rescue System (SRS) Industry Day Announcement Host: U.S. Department of the Navy (USN) | DRPM I&I | Undersea Special Mission Systems Program Office (PMS390) The Navy is advancing its submarine rescue capabilities and is seeking industry input to replace the current system. This unclassified Industry Day facilitates discussion on innovative ideas, technical offerings, challenges, and emerging technologies as PMS390 conducts market research for the next-generation submarine rescue system. 📅 Event Overview & Logistics Parameter Details Date & Time: September 2, 2026 at 09:00 AM EDT (Follow-on meetings scheduled through September 3, 2026, if needed) Location: 1100 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003 : Unclassified Format: In-Person Only (No virtual attendance option available) Foreign Nationals: Eligible to attend (Requires completed Foreign Visitor Request (FVR) form attached to the original notice) Capacity Limit: Maximum of three (3) representatives per company/organization Security/Check-in: Valid government-issued photo No audio/visual recording devices permitted. 🛠️ Technical
Objectives & System Characteristics PMS390 seeks innovative solutions to replace the current submarine rescue capability within five (5) years of a design development contract award. Key Capabilities Required: Materiel Solution: Multiple, commercially classified, small, and highly transportable rescue vehicles. Decompression Capabilities: Built directly into the design of the rescue vehicles, alongside executing Disabled Submarine (DISSUB) survivor rescues. Performance Goals: High operational availability, rapid transportability, highly sustainable configuration, fast "time to first rescue," and reduced overall life-cycle Program costs. Certification: Final solution must be commercially certified by an International Association of Societies (IACS) member. Flexibility: PMS390 is open to all contracting, ownership, operation, maintenance, and supportability strategies. Note: Additional desired system characteristics are enclosed in the main attachment of this announcement. ⏱️ Industry Day Agenda (September 2,
2026) Duration Session Type Description 60 Minutes Navy Program Overview Presentation of current
requirements, general system expectations, the materiel solution framework, and the path forward. 30 Minutes Open Q&A Forum Moderated session for open-floor
questions from attendees. 30 Minutes (Each) One-on-One Meetings Private sessions for registered and approved companies to discuss proprietary capabilities and solutions. ✉️ Registration & One-on-One Requests To participate, companies must register and submit their details before the deadline. Registration Deadline Thursday, August 6, 2026, by 15:00 EST Primary Action POC LT Matthew Mitchell [email protected] Carbon Copy (CC) Mr. Matt Hedrick [email protected] Required Registration Details: (Name, Email, Phone Number) Company/Organization Name & Physical Address Full names of up to three (3) designated attendees Completed Foreign Visitor Request (FVR) forms (if applicable) One-on-One Meeting Abstract
Requirements: If your company wishes to reserve a private, 30-minute session, you must request it in your registration email and attach an Abstract. Content: Propose specific solutions and technical ideas aligned directly with the materiel solution and desired system characteristics. Exclusion: Generic corporate capability statements will not be accepted or considered for a one-on-one session. Note: Government representatives will review all abstracts and select companies for the limited one-on-one slots. Approved companies will be notified of their scheduled times. ⚠️ Important Notices & Disclaimers Public Q&A: The Government may post a sanitized version of all
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