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NextGen Submarine Rescue System (SRS) Industry Day Announcement
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The U.S. Department of the Navy, through the Undersea Special Mission Systems Program Office (PMS390), is conducting market research for the NextGen Submarine Rescue System (SRS) via an unclassified Industry Day event scheduled for September 2, 2026, in Washington, DC, with follow-up meetings through September 3. This initiative aims to gather industry input to replace the current submarine rescue capability within five years of a design development contract award, focusing on a materiel solution composed of multiple small, highly transportable, and commercially classified rescue vehicles that integrate decompression capabilities to recover survivors from disabled submarines operating at up to 5 atmospheres absolute. The system must achieve a global time to first rescue of 72 hours, support rapid air transport via C-17 and commercial aircraft, prioritize operational availability through redundancy and low maintenance, and maximize use of commercially available components to reduce lifecycle costs. Final solution certification must be obtained from a member of the International Association of Classification Societies. The Navy is open to all contractual, ownership, operational, maintenance, and supportability models and encourages innovative technologies that enhance reliability, sustainability, and cost efficiency. Companies interested in participating must register by August 6, 2026, with a maximum of three representatives per organization attending the in-person event only; no virtual participation is permitted. All attendees must present a valid government-issued photo ID and are prohibited from bringing audio or visual recording devices. Foreign nationals may attend provided they submit a completed Foreign Visitor Request form. Registration requires submission of company details, attendee names, and, if applicable, the FVR form. Companies seeking one-on-one sessions must include a technical abstract in their registration that describes specific, non-generic solutions aligned with the system requirements; generic corporate overviews will be rejected. The government will not reimburse travel or preparation costs, and this event does not constitute a solicitation or binding commitment to award a contract. All questions and responses may be sanitized and posted publicly to PIEE and SAM. This activity falls under NAICS code 336611 with no set-aside, and while formal evaluation factors, contract clauses, or award criteria are not yet defined, the ultimate goal is to identify viable pathways toward a next-generation rescue system that meets stringent operational, technical, and certification standards.
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⚓ NextGen Submarine Rescue System (SRS) Industry Day Announcement
Host: U.S. Department of the Navy (USN) | DRPM I&I | Undersea Special Mission Systems Program Office (PMS390)
The Navy is advancing its submarine rescue capabilities and is seeking industry input to replace the current system. This unclassified Industry Day facilitates discussion on innovative ideas, technical offerings, challenges, and emerging technologies as PMS390 conducts market research for the next-generation submarine rescue system.
📅 Event Overview & Logistics
Parameter Details
Date & Time: September 2, 2026 at 09:00 AM EDT (Follow-on meetings scheduled
through September 3, 2026, if needed)
Location: 1100 New Jersey Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003
Classification: Unclassified
Format: In-Person Only (No virtual attendance option available)
Foreign Nationals: Eligible to attend (Requires completed Foreign Visitor Request (FVR)
form attached to the original notice)
Capacity Limit: Maximum of three (3) representatives per company/organization
Security/Check-in: Valid government-issued photo ID required. No audio/visual
recording devices permitted.
🛠️ Technical Objectives & System Characteristics
PMS390 seeks innovative solutions to replace the current submarine rescue capability within five (5) years of a design development contract award.
Key Capabilities Required:
- Materiel Solution: Multiple, commercially classified, small, and highly transportable rescue vehicles.
- Decompression Capabilities: Built directly into the design of the rescue vehicles, alongside executing Disabled Submarine (DISSUB) survivor rescues.
- Performance Goals: High operational availability, rapid transportability, highly sustainable configuration, fast "time to first rescue," and reduced overall life-cycle Program costs.
- Certification: Final solution must be commercially certified by an International Association of Classification Societies (IACS) member.
- Flexibility: PMS390 is open to all contracting, ownership, operation, maintenance, and supportability strategies.
Additional Notes:
- The Government is seeking full solutions to be presented during the one-on-one discussions.
- PMS390 is collaborating with some Foreign Partners. Please ensure the materials shared are marked in a way that authorizes them to be shared with United States Government, PMS390 Support Contractors, and military Foreign Partners, at a minimum from the United Kingdom and Australia.
- If an NDA is required from our PMS390 support contractors, please include that with your abstract submission.
- Abstracts provided will be reviewed to make a selection for one-on-one meetings (30-45min). The selected companies will be notified by August 21st.
- The Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) has been added to this announcement to provide essential context. As the precursor to the formal Requirements Development phase of the acquisition process, the ICD outlines capability gaps identified by the Fleet. Please note that this acquisition focuses primarily on Submarine Rescue and Decompression efforts, subset of those identified gaps. The desired design characteristics published in the original Industry Day announcement continue to directly align with the primary objectives of this acquisition.
Note: Additional desired system characteristics are enclosed in the main attachment of this announcement.
⏱️ Industry Day Agenda (September 2, 2026)
Duration Session Type Description
60 Minutes Navy Program Overview Presentation of current requirements,
general system expectations, the materiel solution framework, and
the path forward.
30 Minutes Open Q&A Forum Moderated session for open-floor
questions from attendees.
30 Minutes (Each) One-on-One Meetings Private sessions for registered and
approved companies to discuss proprietary capabilities and solutions.
✉️ Registration & One-on-One Requests
To participate, companies must register and submit their details before the deadline.
Registration Deadline Thursday, August 6, 2026, by 15:00 EST
Primary Action POC LT Matthew Mitchell
matthew.a.mitchell53.mil@us.navy.mil
Carbon Copy (CC) Mr. Matt Hedrick
matthew.c.hedrick.civ@us.navy.mil
Required Registration Details:
- Primary Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone Number)
- Company/Organization Name & Physical Address
- Full names of up to three (3) designated attendees
- Completed Foreign Visitor Request (FVR) forms (if applicable)
One-on-One Meeting Abstract Requirements:
If your company wishes to reserve a private, 30-minute session, you must request it in your registration email and attach an Abstract.
- Content: Propose specific solutions and technical ideas aligned directly with the materiel solution and desired system characteristics.
- Exclusion: Generic corporate capability statements will not be accepted or considered for a one-on-one session.
- Note: Government representatives will review all abstracts and select companies for the limited one-on-one slots. Approved companies will be notified of their scheduled times.
⚠️ Important Notices & Disclaimers
- Public Q&A: The Government may post a sanitized version of all questions and answers stemming from this event to the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) and System for Award Management (SAM) websites.
- No Commitment: This announcement is for market research and information gathering only. It is not a Request for Proposals (RFP) and does not commit the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
- No Reimbursement: The Government will not reimburse any costs associated with preparing information, responding to this announcement, or traveling to/participating in this event.
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