Navy solicits ANTX 2019 demonstration proposals

The Navy issued a request for proposals today for industry to participate in its annual technology demonstration next year in Rhode Island.

The theme for the 2019 Advanced Naval Technology Exercise, which is scheduled for Aug. 26 to Aug. 30, is "Prepare For Battle: Undersea Security." ANTX is a collaborative event between military, academia and industry to showcase upcoming technologies, according to a Federal Business Opportunities notice.

"Key tasks include identifying science, technologies, and future concepts that explore and interact with the maritime domain, connecting assets from the seafloor to space and ensuring their security, in order to bring data home," the notice states.

The exercise will be hosted by Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, RI, and the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance.

"Exercises will be conducted throughout the 2019 fiscal year, with specific dates and venues to be coordinated with the individual participant(s), and a culminating exercise showcase event will be held" in August, the notice states.

Proposals are due Nov. 30 and selections will be made by Dec. 14.