Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative (NG-USI)

The Next Generation Undersea Security Initiative (NG-USI) is a solicitation for parties interested in participating in projects sought by the Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) for state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities. The NG-USI has 22 focus areas of interest, including signal mitigation, comprehensive counter-unmanned systems, defeating adversarial autonomy and AI, next-generation electronic security systems, and more. The purpose of the NG-USI is to form a sphere of technological excellence made up of participants from industry, non-profit organizations, and not-for-profit entities to rapidly and efficiently propose and carry out the development of prototype solutions. Some key areas of focus include: • Signal mitigation and comprehensive counter-unmanned systems • Defeating adversarial autonomy and AI • Next-generation electronic security systems and sensor fusion • Enhanced access control and security screening • Strategic maritime transit and escort security • Autonomous security and response platforms • Novel manufacturing methods and alternate materials • Early learning and risk reduction • Fire control devices, software, and computational power • Advanced solid rocket motors and thermal protection systems • Novel launch systems and conventional warheads • Advanced avionics The NG-USI will be carried out under the terms of a Participant Basic Agreement (PBA), and entities wishing to participate shall submit an email to the primary point of contact demonstrating technical relevancy/recency in the desired focus areas of interest.