When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 23, 2026.

It was issued by Department Of The Navy. The work is located in Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States; Patuxent River, Maryland, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Defense technology and aviation safety solutions provider. Experience with aircraft ground operations, towing systems, or flightline logistics. Expertise in collision avoidance, real-time alerts, autonomous systems, or human-machine interfaces. Ability to develop modular solutions for land-based airfields and shipboard flight decks. Demonstrated capability supporting military or other high-reliability operational environments.

RFI for Flightline Towing Mishap Reduction Solution (Due September 23, 2026)

Overview

Transportation, Fleet & Logistics

Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States; Patuxent River, Maryland, United StatesPosted: August 8, 2026Deadline: September 23, 2026

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SUMMARY

The government is seeking innovative solutions to improve safety and prevent collisions during aircraft towing operations on airfields and shipboard flight decks. Proposed approaches may range from human-in-the-loop alert systems to autonomous towing-unit intervention technologies.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have performed Phase I-type research and development related to the topic not solely based on prior or ongoing federally funded SBIR/STTR work
Must demonstrate technical feasibility through prior development and evaluation of a modular collision-awareness and intervention capability
Must be compatible with current Navy tow tractors including Mid-Range Tow Tractor, Shipboard Tow Tractor, and Large Land-Based Tow Tractor
Must comply with naval requirements including Emission Controlled environment operation and electromagnetic interference requirements
Must provide sufficient time for towing crews to make informed decisions accounting for acceleration and inertial effects
Must meet rigorous military environmental conditions
Must provide Phase I feasibility documentation substantiating scientific and technical merit

TIMELINE

Phase I feasibility documentation is required for submission. Phase II involves prototype demonstration at Nas Lakehurst or Nas Pax.

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Issuing Agency

Department Of The Navy

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Washington, DC is seeking information from vendors capable of providing a solution to reduce mishaps associated with aircraft towing during flightline operations. The requirement covers both land-based airfields and shipboard flight decks.

The solution should use advanced, modular technology to improve situational awareness and prevent collisions during towing operations. Desired capabilities may include real-time alert systems that warn towing crews of imminent collisions or intervention systems capable of stopping the towing unit to prevent accidents.

The government may consider low-technology, human-in-the-loop approaches as well as high-technology, fully autonomous systems, provided they meet mission needs. The objective is to reduce human error, improve operational safety, decrease towing-related mishaps, and protect valuable military assets.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 23, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Department Of The Navy. The work is located in Lakehurst, New Jersey, United States; Patuxent River, Maryland, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Defense technology and aviation safety solutions provider
Experience with aircraft ground operations, towing systems, or flightline logistics
Expertise in collision avoidance, real-time alerts, autonomous systems, or human-machine interfaces
Ability to develop modular solutions for land-based airfields and shipboard flight decks
Demonstrated capability supporting military or other high-reliability operational environments

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