NSWC-PHD MATAC OTA Request for Solutions: Expeditionary Instrumentation for UxS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC-PHD), through the Maritime Advanced Technology Consortium (MATAC), has issued a Request for Solutions (RFS) for Expeditionary Instrumentation for Unmanned Systems (UxS). This is an Other Transaction (OT) project under 10 U.S.C. 4022 to develop a readily deployable capability for real-time operational data collection, transport, and processing during UxS testing. Responses are due May 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Department of War (DoW) seeks a modular, lightweight instrumentation kit with an integrated data architecture. This prototype, developed by the Test Resource Management Center (TRMC), aims to enable reliable data collection, real-time insight, and rapid post-mission analysis for operational testing and fleet experimentation of unmanned systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Request for Solutions (RFS) for an Other Transaction (OT) project
- Authority: 10 U.S.C. 4022
- Consortium: Maritime Advanced Technology Consortium (MATAC)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 22, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 1, 2026
Additional Notes
Vendors interested in responding to this RFS must be members of MATAC. Membership information and additional details are available on the MATAC website (https://MATAC.org/). This Special Notice provides awareness of the RFS release.