Mission Engineering Automation Testbed (MEAT) | Project No. 25-11

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW:

Request for Solutions (RFS) - Posted on 06 October 2025

The Government has released the Request for Solution (RFS) for the Mission Engineering Automation Testbed (MEAT) opportunity. To review the RFS and its accompanying documents, fill out the Key Document request form on the right side of this page.

  • Opportunity RFS Questions due by 10 October 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 27 October 2025 at 12:00 PM ET.
  • Coming Soon Notice - Posted on 12 August 2025

    The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking prototype solutions to perform Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation automation and integration of Mission Engineering capabilities into in Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) for operational, test and evaluation, logistics, or acquisition activities.

    Topic areas of interest:
    Secure & Interoperable Tool Integration
    Automated Modeling & Simulation (M&S) Enhancement
    Advanced Analytics & Forecasting
    Continuous integration/Continuous delivery & Automation Pipeline Development
    Open Architecture & Mission Engineering Integration
    Automated Secure Data Pipeline Prototyping
    Naval Combat Systems & EW Data Interpretation Prototyping
    Rapid Shipboard System Integration & Interface Control Document (ICD) Prototyping

    The Prototype Development of the MEAT Other Transaction Authority (OTA) project period of performance will be defined when the Request For Solutions (RFS) is released and by the performer’s proposed schedule.

    To view the full Coming Soon notice, please fill out the Request form to See Documents on the right side of the page.


    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: 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. Mission Engineering Automation Testbed (MEAT): Teaming List
    • Access the Innovator NETWORX Teaming Event Resources: During the virtual Innovator NETWORX teaming session held on 22 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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    PROJECT TIMELINE

    Coming Soon Notice:

    August 12, 2025 12:00 pm ET

    RFS Release:

    October 6, 2025 10:00 am ET

    RNI Release:

    ET

    Questions Due:

    October 10, 2025 12:00 pm ET

    Q&A Responses:

    ET

    Solution Due:

    October 27, 2025 12:00 pm ET

    Award Notice:

    ET

    Innovator NETWORX:

    August 22, 2025 1:00 pm ET

    Project TALX:

    ET

    1-on-1 Meetings:

    ET

    Responses Due:

    ET