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The Large Unmanned Surface Vessel (LUSV) Program is a grant from the U.S. Navy that funds the design and development of large autonomous surface vessels for naval operations. The program issues requests for proposals (RFPs) for conceptual designs through Naval Sea Systems Command, seeking innovative approaches to vessel construction, autonomy systems, and maritime engineering.
Eligible applicants are defense contractors with experience in unmanned maritime systems. Award amounts vary based on project scope and contract type.
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# US Navy Releases RFP for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Conceptual Designs > Naval Sea Systems Command > News A **. mil** website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
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mil/Media/News/Article/1954219/us-navy-releases-rfp-for-large-unmanned-surface-vessel-conceptual-designs/) # US Navy Releases RFP for Large Unmanned Surface Vessel Conceptual Designs By Program Executive Office Unmanned and Small Combatans Public Affairs WASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy released a request for proposals to industry for the award of multiple conceptual designs of the Navy’s first block of Large Unmanned Surface Vessels (LUSV), Sept.
5. These prototype design contracts will integrate common Government Furnished Equipment warfare systems with commercially derived platforms in order to mature specifications and cost estimates to inform the Detail Design and Construction request for proposals. Large Unmanned Surface Vessels of this configuration will be procured starting in fiscal 2021 with competitive Detail Design and Construction contract award(s).
The LUSV is primarily focused on affordably expanding afloat strike and anti-surface warfare capacity in support of manned surface combatants. The LUSV will be capable of autonomous navigation, International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea compliant maneuvering, and machinery operation with operators in the loop (controlling remotely) or on the loop (prompted action).
All weapons employment will be commanded remotely by manned warships or control stations. The Navy released a draft LUSV performance specification on June 25 and a LUSV Industry Day was held June 26-27. Through these interactions, the Navy received feedback from industry that informed the request for proposals.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Defense contractors with experience in unmanned maritime systems. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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