Description
The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is seeking non-federal partners to consider for entry into Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs) to produce study results illustrating the uses, limitations, and delivered value of emerging technology for USTRANSCOM. The studies will focus on maritime autonomous surface ships (MASS) and their potential applications in support of Department of War (DoW) materiel distribution needs across global supply chains. Interested parties are encouraged to respond with white papers discussing their approach to studying topics related to MASS, including current state-of-the-practice, strategic projections, and operational feasibility. The white papers should also include descriptions of the company's unique capabilities and services, proposed outputs of the collaboration, and resources to be supplied by the Collaborator during the CRADA.
Some key points to consider include:
• The CRADAs are expected to be in effect for approximately a 2-year period.
• USTRANSCOM may provide access to government subject matter experts, DoW facilities, and other assets for demonstration and development in realistic environments.
• The Collaborator(s) and USTRANSCOM will draft and seek to finalize specific CRADA objectives and language collaboratively via discussions/mutual agreement after white paper selection.
• No funding is available from the government to cover white paper preparation or submittal costs, or to cover discussions, facility visits, or any other Collaborator costs of preparation for or participation in a CRADA.
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Contact
Mark Surina(Technical Advisor and Coordinator of USTRANSCOM Technology Transfer activities including CRADAs)