Drake Docking Station (DS) Development | Project No. 25-09

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:

RFS REVISIONS

Revision 2 - Posted on 07 October 2025: The Government has made a second revision to the Request for Solutions (RFS) for the Drake Docking Station (DS) Development opportunity. Final submissions are now due by 17 October 2025 at 12:00 PM ET.

Revision 1 - Posted on 24 September 2025:  The Government has made a revision to the Request for Solutions (RFS) for the Drake Docking Station (DS) Development opportunity. Final submissions are now due by 08 October 2025 at 12:00 PM ET.

You can access the revised RFS by filling out the Key Document Request form on the right.

Request for Solutions (RFS) - Posted on 26 August 2025

The Government has released the Request for Solutions (RFS) for the Drake Docking Station (DS) Development opportunity. To review the RFS and its accompanying documents, fill out the Key Document request form on the right side of this page. To access the CUI Attachments E, G, H, I, J, and K: Please fill out this form.

• Opportunity RFS Questions due by 5 September 2025 at 12:00 PM ET - Submit your questions regarding the opportunities RFS using the "Submit Question" button located on the right-hand side of this page.
• Solutions due by 25 September 2025 at 12:00 PM ET - Submit your solutions using the "Submit a Solution" button located on the right-hand side of this page.
• Project TALX on Monday, 15 September 2025 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET - During this hour-long event, the Government team shared additional details about the project and answered questions during a live Q&A session. Their insight into the opportunity is invaluable in crafting your solution. You can access the Project TALX recording and slide deck by filling out the Key Document Request form on the right.

Coming Soon Notice - Posted on 22 July 2025

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking a prototype docking station to replace the current dismounted backpack configuration. The desire is to now create a fixed mounting configuration which will allow operation on all surface ship platforms. The current Dismounted backpack system is worn and operated locally by the operator.  The operator would have to be nearby to monitor things detected by the system. The system is not connected to the network on ships for remote or local operating. To view the full Coming Soon notice, please fill out the Request form to See Documents on the right side of the page.

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TEAMING OPPORTUNITIES:

Interested in collaborating on the opportunity? There are multiple ways to connect with potential partners. Organizations can opt into the teaming list to share and receive contact information or explore companies that presented during the virtual Innovator NETWORX teaming event. These resources are designed to help you identify complementary capabilities and form effective partnerships.

Ways to Engage:

• Join the Teaming List: If you’re interested in teaming for this opportunity, we encourage you to fill out the form below to be added to the teaming list. By submitting your information, you consent to sharing your details with other companies who also request access to the list.
  • Important Note: Important Note: Note that the teaming list will be updated on a rolling basis, but you will not receive notifications each time a new company is added; you’ll need to revisit the link to see the most recent updates. Fill out the Teaming List form here: Teaming List

• Access the Innovator NETWORX Teaming Event Resources: During the virtual Innovator NETWORX teaming session held on 1 August 2025 at 1:00 PM ET, organizations had 5–7 minutes to present their capabilities. You can access the slide deck by filling out the Key Document Request form on the right.

 

 

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