Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) for OTA Topics Open to UTIC Consortium Members

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport is seeking innovative solutions through a Commercial Solutions Opening under a prototype Other Transaction Agreement authorized by 10 U.S.C. § 4022, leveraging its partnership with the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium managed by Advanced Technology International. This solicitation, designated UTIC-FY26-02, invites qualified Consortium members to submit proposals for projects that directly enhance the mission effectiveness of undersea warfare systems, including submarines, autonomous underwater systems, and offensive and defensive undersea weapons, with a focus on advancing existing or emerging technologies critical to the Department of Defense. The opportunity is open exclusively to members of the UTIC Consortium and is not reserved for any specific small business or set-aside category. Proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2026, and the primary point of contact for inquiries is Christopher J. Kenney of NUWC Division Newport in Newport, Rhode Island. The solicitation is part of a broader effort to issue at least eight separate OTAs through the UTIC framework during FY26, aiming to rapidly integrate cutting-edge capabilities from nontraditional and traditional defense contractors and research institutions. All submissions will be evaluated based on their technical merit and alignment with undersea warfare modernization priorities, with performance expected to occur primarily in Newport, Rhode Island, supporting the Navy’s ongoing undersea dominance initiatives.