20 – Ship and Marine Equipment

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is in the process of drafting MIL-PRF-XX613, a performance specification for a ballistic shield designed for shipboard crew-served weapon stations. This initiative aims to establish standards that support multiple design approaches and manufacturing processes, thereby encouraging a wider range of vendors to participate. Interested parties can request a copy of the draft document via email before the review deadline on November 23, 2010, and the final version will be available on the ASSIST Online platform once published. This effort relates to ship and marine equipment under the solicitation number N0002410SNA32, posted in early October 2010. While the document is intended to guide development and procurement in the naval sector, it is important to note that this announcement is not a solicitation for contracts. The project falls under the NAICS code 336611, covering ship building and related equipment manufacturing, and is part of NAVSEA’s broader strategy to enhance crew protection on naval vessels through improved ballistic shielding solutions.