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AMM 19-05-004
New Packaging Components and Containers
The government seeks innovative packaging solutions for munitions. Proposals should focus on lightweight, durable materials that protect munitions during transport and storage while meeting stringent military standards. Successful designs will extend munitions lifecycle, improve handling, and reduce costs.
AMM 19-05-006
New Packaging Components and Containers
The Government is seeking proposals for the development of a prototype portable International Organization for Standardization (ISO) container, capable of stowing and transporting up to four (4) MK 41 Vertical Launch System canisters at sea onboard United States Military Sealift Command (MSC) ships, or other vessels of opportunity. The project should include evaluation of the feasibility of the container to meet the requirements of a standard approved Navy magazine.
AMM 19-05-014
GLGP Munitions Container
The government seeks a container to hold one GLGP, compatible with existing OHE. The container must meet stringent design, safety, and environmental standards, including MIL-STD requirements. The contractor will design the container, support equipment, and conduct design reviews with the government.
AMM 19-05-021
Corrosion Resistant Coating for Small Penetrators
The Government is seeking proposals for the development of alternate clear and/or colorized corrosion resistance coating on small caliber and intermediate caliber penetrators. The penetrators will be built into bullets and then the alternate coating must meet 48 hour ASTM B117 requirement of no red rust and additional requirement of no white corrosion/oxidation. This coating will replace the existing process currently used at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP), so alternate coating must be scalable and cost effective to LCAAP Production. Coating must be environmentally friendly.
AMM 19-05-035
M483 Projectile Base Manufacturing Process
The Government is looking for companies to develop efficient manufacturing processes for M483 Projectile Bases. The chosen company will produce prototypes for testing and qualification. The goal is to support the development of a new 155MM Artillery Smoke and Illumination Projectile.
AMM 19-41
3D Printing Armaments Components
​The U.S. Government is looking for a system to manage and 3D print armament support equipment components. This system must be web-based and operate in an unclassified Navy environment. It will allow users to view, upload, download, and print 3D models of support equipment components.
ENT 18-14
Vehicle Hull Manufacturing Cell
The Government seeks proposals for a robotic combat vehicle hull manufacturing cell capable of welding thick armor alloys with minimal passes. The cell must be flexible, adaptable, and compatible with Model Based Definition. Proposals should also address prototype improvements for Model Based Enterprise operations.
ENT 19-04-016
Method of Coating for DoD Applications
The Government seeks innovative solutions for developing advanced surface coatings with diverse applications. Proposals should focus on creating novel materials and processes for enhancing performance in areas such as weapon systems, environmental remediation, and soldier equipment. Successful proposals will demonstrate scalability, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while addressing potential failures and degradation pathways.
ENT 19-17
Weapon System Components
The Army seeks innovative magnesium alloy technologies to reduce weight in military equipment. Proposals should focus on developing new magnesium alloys with advanced properties like high strength and non-flammability. Additionally, the Army desires prototypes of weapon system components made from these new magnesium alloys that meet current performance standards.
ENT 19-51
Cooperative UAS Payload Development
The Government is looking for proposals to develop a team of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) that can work together to find and attack targets. The UAS must be able to communicate and coordinate with each other, including the use of weapons. Proposals should address how the UAS will work with manned aircraft, communicate with each other, identify and attack targets, and be tested.
ENT 19-63
Payload Lifting UAS
The government seeks autonomous UAS prototypes to deliver 100-600 lb. payloads to dispersed infantry units. These drones must be lightweight, autonomous, and capable of integrating government-provided technology. Successful prototypes will undergo operational demonstrations to assess their effectiveness in resupply missions.
ENT 19-65
Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (UUV) Payload
The U.S. Government seeks innovative UUV payloads and autonomous behaviors to enhance undersea warfare capabilities. Contractors will develop prototype payloads and software, with a focus on modularity and open architecture for integration into various UUV size classes. Successful development will lead to a TRL 5-6 assessment and support the Navy's UUV FoS initiatives.
PAS 19-23
Survivability Subsystem Prototypes
The Government is looking for innovative armor and blast mitigation designs for the Next Generation Combat Vehicle. Selected contractors will develop and test prototype components, integrating them into a survivability subsystem for demonstration. The project requires computational analysis, design, fabrication, and physical testing to assess durability and ballistic performance.
WLM 19-05-001
AM Warhead
The government seeks a full-scale, additively manufactured metal warhead with improved survivability and payload capacity. The warhead must be reproducible and withstand rigorous testing. The project requires development of new materials and printing techniques, with a focus on fabrication, integration, and testing of prototype warheads.
WPN 19-05-009
2-Man Portable Toxic Liquid Destruction Weapon System
The Government seeks a man-portable system to safely destroy toxic chemical liquids. The prototype should be self-sufficient, enclosed, and capable of capturing hazardous effluents, using a combination of COTS materials and developed technologies. It must achieve a flow rate of 500ml/min and a destruction efficiency of 99.99% for 1000 kg of material, and be portable by two people in no more than five containers.
WPN 19-05-010
Field Portable System to Destroy Hazardous Material
The Government seeks a standalone, field-portable system using a combustion cycle to destroy toxic materials. The prototype should be self-sufficient, enclosed, and capable of capturing hazardous effluents, with a feedback control system and tunable combustion properties. It must achieve a flow rate of 500ml/min and a destruction efficiency of 99.99% for 1000 kg of material.
WPN 19-05-024
Small Arms Thermal Reduction and Signature
The Government is seeking innovative technologies to reduce the thermal signature of small arms, particularly barrels and suppressors. Proposals should detail technical approaches, measurement methods, and prototype development for at least two signature reduction technologies, while also considering potential impacts on weapon performance and reliability.
WPN 19-26
Environmental Protection Solutions
The Government is seeking proposals to develop and implement durable environmental protection solutions for prototype Railgun launcher assemblies. Solutions should address long term exposure of dynamic mixed-material (e.g. metal-to-metal and composite) assemblies in standard naval environments.
WPN 19-29
Improved Lightweight Armaments Subsystems and Components
The Government seeks innovative technologies to enhance the lethality, reliability, and mobility of armament systems across all calibers. Proposals should focus on modular designs, improved performance, reduced size and weight, and cost-effective manufacturing processes for components such as rammers, equilibrators, and other key systems.
WPN 19-45
VTOL Turbine Engine Concepts
The Multi-Domain Pilot Program seeks innovative technology solutions to address Anti-Access Area Denial challenges. Proposals should focus on developing capabilities for long-range fires, integrated intelligence, advanced sensors, and survivable systems to enable a rapidly deployable and agile Multi-Domain Task Force. Successful prototypes will undergo rigorous testing to assess their readiness for operational use.
ITS-20-01-001
Virtual Maintenance Task Training (VMTT) Application
Mettle Ops seeks a Virtual Maintenance Task Trainer (VMTT) software application that emulates a Ship’s Self Defense System (SSDS) and aligns with the STAVE Interoperability Standard (SIS). The VMTT must be developed using Agile methodology, be cyber-secure, and deliverable in increments.
LET-20-01-001
Prototype Production of Novel Materials and Targets
Mettle Ops will collaborate with NSWCDD to identify and integrate commercially available materials into enhanced equipment prototypes. Through rigorous testing and validation, we will deliver innovative solutions to increase warfighter survivability.
RPP 19-02
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)
This Request for Proposals (RPP) seeks a cargo Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) capable of carrying various supplies, including ammunition, water, and food. Multiple prototypes are required to demonstrate basic swarming capabilities and assess the system's impact on the supply chain. The UAS must have a degree of autonomy and comply with fuel standards.
RPP 21-01
Unmanned Robotic Combat Vehicle (RCV)
This project aims to develop and refine two RCV concepts (7-Ton and 13-Ton) to meet specific requirements. The goal is to optimize mobility, survivability, payload, and lethality for each concept. Once matured, the concepts will undergo system-level performance analysis to identify enabling architectures and key technologies. Ultimately, the project will deliver models, lessons learned, and insights for future RCV design and development.
