Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) Cooperative Research and Development

The United States Transportation Command is seeking industry and academic partners for Cooperative Research and Development Agreements to study the uses, limitations, and value of Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships for Department of War materiel distribution needs.

US TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)


General
Open (active)
USTC2026001
Jul 06, 2026 04:00 PM
Jun 11, 2026 08:19 PM
2 years
Small Business
Request for Information (RFI)
Federal
Contact
Mark Surina
Scott Air Force Base, IL, USA
Submission Instructions
Email
Description

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking non-federal partners from industry and academia to enter into Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs). These agreements aim to produce study results that illustrate the uses, limitations, and delivered value of emerging Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships (MASS) technology for USTRANSCOM's materiel distribution needs across global supply chains. The studies will focus on technical and operational maturity, economics, underlying technologies, and the risks and benefits of MASS systems. Potential research topics include the current state-of-the-practice for MASS as a distribution method, strategic projections of MASS technologies, evaluation of new Department of War operational concepts enabled by MASS, port infrastructure integration, survivability against threats, and necessary regulatory requirements. USTRANSCOM may provide access to subject matter experts, facilities, and information on potential surge sealift needs. Collaborators are expected to provide their own resources, and no government funding will be provided to non-federal parties. White papers should be submitted electronically and are limited to 8 pages.

Classification Codes
NAICS541715Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSCAS40R&D-TRANS-MARINE
Smart Codes
maritime autonomous surface shipscooperative research and developmentemerging technology studies
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jun 11, 2026 12:00 PM-Published Date
Jul 06, 2026 12:00 PM-Response Date
Jul 28, 2026 12:00 PM-Inactive Date
Documents
TitleDate Posted
RFI for MASS released by TCJ4J5J7.docxJun 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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