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Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) Program is sponsored by U.S. Navy. The Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) Program is a grant from the U. S.
Navy that funds the design, development, and demonstration of modular unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for naval combat operations. The program leverages Other Transaction Authority (OTA) under 10 U.
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* **Contract Opportunity Type:** Solicitation (Updated) * **Updated Published Date:** Jul 28, 2025 12:45 pm EDT * **Original Published Date:**Jul 28, 2025 09:19 am EDT * **Updated Date Offers Due:** Aug 11, 2025 06:00 pm EDT * **Original Date Offers Due:**Aug 11, 2025 06:00 pm EDT * **Inactive Policy:**Manual * **Updated Inactive Date:** Aug 12, 2025 * **Original Inactive Date:**Aug 12, 2025 * **Original Set Aside:** * **Product Service Code:** 1905 - COMBAT SHIPS AND LANDING VESSELS * 336611 - Ship Building and Repairing * **Place of Performance:**Washington Navy Yard The Navy is pleased to announce the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) program, which seeks Unmanned Surface Vessels (USV) to address several key operational needs.
MASC seeks to leverage cutting-edge technologies and modular design principles to create adaptable and resilient solutions that can effectively counter evolving threats. We invite interested parties with expertise in innovative solutions to complex problems, vessel construction, autonomy, perception systems and general maritime experience to participate in this exciting opportunity.
To accelerate the design, development and demonstration of MASC capabilities, the Navy will be utilizing the Other Transaction Authority pathway as outlined in Title 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
It is intended that this solicitation will result in the award(s) of prototype projects, which may include not only commercially-available technologies fueled by commercial or strategic investment, but also concept demonstrations, pilots, and agile development activities that can incrementally improve commercial technologies, existing Government-owned capabilities, or concepts for defense application.
The initial effort will focus on the relevance, technical merit, feasibility, and affordability of the proposed vessel solutions. The Solicitation Guidance provides information on how to respond to this solicitation and outlines the phased approach. Exhibit A, the Area of Interest(AOI) outlines the technical desired attributes and technology capabilities the Navy is seeking from industry for the MASC program.
The MASC Solicitation posting has been updated as of 1245pm on 28 July - the "20250728 Area of Interest_MASC EX A" supersedes the previous as the document had errant markings. All proposals shall be submitted electronically via email and must be received no later than 11 August 2025, at 6:00 p. m.
Local Time (Washington, District of Columbia) to the following addresses: TO: Ms. Cassandra Brese – cassandra. j. brese.
civ@us. navy. mil and Mr. Kevin Hubbard- kevin.
a. hubbard. civ@us.
navy. mil SUBJECT LINE: MASC N00024-25-R-6314 Response [COMPANY NAME] Companies are encouraged to submit White Papers prior to the latest closing date. **Inclusion of a delivery receipt with an email submission will be the only indication of successful receipt of White Paper.
** File size is limited to 10MB per email. Companies are responsible for ensuring their email size does not exceed the 10MB limitation. File sizes larger than 10MB and .
zip file extensions may be stripped by the Navy email system. Links to online share drives such as google drive, dropbox, etc. will not be accepted. One email is acceptable as long as it does not exceed 10MB.
If it exceeds 10MB, companies may separate their submission among multiple emails and should number them (e.g., 1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3). NOTE: HARD COPIES OF MAILED OR HAND DELIVERED WHITE PAPERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Submissions sent through other channels or after the Phase 1 period has ended will not be reviewed nor evaluated.
* WASHINGTON NAVY YARD , DC 20376-5000 * **Dec 31, 2025 11:55 pm EST**Sources Sought (Updated) * **Aug 12, 2025 11:55 pm EDT**Solicitation (Updated) * **Jul 28, 2025 12:45 pm EDT**Solicitation (Updated) * **Jul 28, 2025 09:19 am EDT**Solicitation (Original)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Defense contractors with experience in unmanned maritime systems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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