The Navy is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for market research and planning purposes only, not as a commitment to procure. It seeks industry sources for a steel monohull or catamaran multi-mission vessel of approximately 300–400 feet, optimized for maritime security, including Class 2 UAS operations, small boat launch and recovery, and partner nation integration. The vessel must meet extensive technical requirements covering speed, range, endurance, aviation facilities, small boat handling, weapons stowage, command and control spaces, and berthing for up to 59 personnel. Respondents may propose either new construction or acquisition and modification of an existing vessel, with emphasis on non-developmental platforms, and must provide projected delivery timelines, shipyard capacity, and cost estimates. A small business set-aside is possible, and offerors should be prepared to address performance and teaming requirements.

The U.S. Navy is conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing a multi-mission vessel optimized for maritime security, including unmanned aircraft systems, small boat interdiction, and partner nation integration. The vessel must be approximately 300-400 feet long, with a steel monohull or catamaran, capable of 10 knots minimum speed, 9,600 NM range, and 30-day endurance while supporting aviation and boat launch operations. The Navy is seeking capability statements for either new construction or the acquisition and modification of an existing vessel, utilizing non-developmental platforms where possible. Respondents must detail their proposed approach, technical capability, and rough order of magnitude timelines and costs. No budget amount, performance location, or government delivery timeline has been specified in this request for information.

The U.S. Navy is conducting market research to identify industry sources capable of providing a multi-mission vessel for maritime security, including unmanned aircraft systems, small boat operations, and partner nation integration. The vessel must be 300–400 feet, steel-hulled, capable of 10 knots sustained speed, 9,600 NM range, and 30 days endurance, with aviation, small boat handling, and command and control capabilities. Respondents should propose either a new build or modification of an existing vessel, using non-developmental platforms where possible. No specific budget amount is provided, and the location for performance of services is not specified. Responses are due by 1500 EDT on 19 August 2026.