PEO-M Undersea Test Shape and Cradle Assessment Event (AE)

USSOCOM, via the SOFWERX partnership, is seeking an industry partner to design, fabricate, test, and deliver a durable maritime test shape and associated deck cradle for use at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek, VA. The effort includes engineering a cylindrical test article with controlled buoyancy and stability, ensuring compatibility with government‑provided drawings and rigging equipment, and delivering the completed system for at‑sea and pier‑side testing. This solicitation is competitive, non‑FAR, and may lead to research, prototype, or procurement agreements under various U.S. Code sections. • Design and manufacture one (1) test shape and cradle meeting detailed performance, dimensional, and interface requirements. • Perform testing to verify buoyancy, stability, handling, and submergence characteristics. • Deliver the completed system to JEB Little Creek, VA, and support virtual assessment events for technical review. • Potential follow‑on agreements may include OTA, CRADA, or FAR‑based contracts depending on prototype success. • Participation is limited to U.S. citizens/persons; compliance with NIST SP 800‑171 may be required.