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Improving Military Supply Chain Sealift Transportation With Autonomous Ships

Department of Defense (DoD) > UstranscomSol: USTC2026001
TBD
est. $255K – $350K

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Quick Brief

The Department of Defense is seeking non-federal partners to collaborate on research and development agreements related to Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) to enhance military supply chain sealift transportation. The initiative aims to explore the uses, limitations, and value of emerging technology in support of material distribution needs across global supply chains. This request for information is not a solicitation for a procurement contract.

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Contract Details

Contract Type
TBD
Estimated Value
est. $255K – $350K

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Agency
USTRANSCOM

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published1mo ago
Jun 25, 2026
Became Solicitation29d ago
Jun 25, 2026
Tracked
Last Updated28d ago
Jun 27, 2026
Response Date19d ago
Jul 6, 202611:00 AM CDT
Response Due18d ago
Jul 6, 2026

Description

the name of this Request for Information was updated to include key words. This Request for Information has been amended, please note the attached file to reflect the suspense date of

6 July 2026 at 11AM CT. This is a Request for information.

This is not a solicitation for a procurement contract, nor should this announcement be construed as implying any future solicitation by USTRANSCOM or any other federal government agency in this area. United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking non-federal partners (“Collaborators”) in industry and/or academia to consider for entry into Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) with the federal government, as described in 15 USC 3710a, to produce study results illustrating the uses, limitations, and delivered value of emerging technology for USTRANSCOM. These studies will produce findings on technical and operational maturity, uses, economics, underlying technologies, and risks/benefits of emerging MASS systems in support of Department of War (DoW) materiel distribution needs across global supply chains. Please see attachment for further instructions. Mark Surina Contracting to this opportunity. RFI for MASS released by TCJ4J5J7-Updated.docx

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