Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative (NG-USI)

The Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative (NG‑USI) is a multi‑focus research and development solicitation seeking prototype technologies to bolster U.S. strategic undersea, maritime, and nuclear security. Through Other Transaction Authority, the Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs invites industry, non‑profits, and research entities to propose innovations across a broad set of focus areas, ranging from signal mitigation and counter‑unmanned‑system solutions to advanced fire‑control, solid‑rocket motor, and manufacturing methods. Interested participants must email the primary point of contact with evidence of recent technical relevance; formal proposals will be evaluated under a Participant Basic Agreement. • 10+ distinct focus areas covering acoustic/chemical/optical signal mitigation, autonomous‑system countermeasures, AI‑driven threat detection, advanced fire‑control hardware/software, novel launch and propulsion technologies, and secure maritime/ground transit. • Leveraging Other Transaction Authority (OTA) – not subject to standard FAR regulations – allowing flexible, rapid prototype development and potential transition to acquisition. • Primary contact for technical and administrative inquiries is David J. Shriner ([email protected]).