The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Program Accountability and Risk Management has started soliciting proposals for advanced commercial maritime technologies.
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Maritime Capabilities & Innovation CSOP General Solicitation
According to the general solicitation notice published on SAM.gov Thursday, DHS intends to acquire innovative concepts, methods, tools and technologies, as well as strategic partnerships aimed at modernizing the department’s maritime operations, including homeland defense, law enforcement, border security, trade regulation enforcement, disaster response, anti-smuggling operations, humanitarian aid and critical infrastructure security.
The solicitation aims to strengthen resilience in shipbuilding, port infrastructure and supply chains, while developing the workforce. It will also support DHS’s modernization of its acquisition, sustainment, oversight and operational execution of its maritime operations. The department also intends to develop partnerships with various organizations involved in maritime technology, security and logistics. Through the endeavor, DHS intends to enhance lifecycle planning, risk management and component-level coordination to optimize maritime procurement. Furthermore, it aims to leverage applied research, technical expertise, strategic policy and prototype concepts to address maritime challenges.
Interested contractors can submit their proposals until Aug. 6, 2026.
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