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Automated Celestial Navigation System (ACNS) Production

Open New 32 days left Information Technologyrfi
Oct 27, 2026
Nov 27, 2026 10:00 PM
Information Technology
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AI Summary
This is a Sources Sought Notice (RFI) for an Automated Celestial Navigation System (ACNS) to enhance the U.S. Navy's surface ship Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) capabilities. The government is seeking information on prospective technologies that can determine vessel position using optical sightings of celestial objects and resident space objects, acting as an Alternative Position Source (APS) to GPS. Interested parties should provide details on system and component characteristics, development timelines, integration capabilities, and cost/schedule drivers.
Line Items
ItemQtyUnitEst. Unit PriceEst. TotalCategory
Market Research and Information Gathering for Automated Celestial Navigation System (ACNS) 1 lot — — Professional Services
Prospective Technologies for ACNS Solution 1 lot — — Other
Integration Capabilities of ACNS with Navigation Sensors and Ship Equipment (e.g., GPNTS) 1 lot — — Professional Services
Research and Development Efforts for ACNS Technologies (TRL < 8-9 by FY 2029) 1 lot — — Professional Services

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