NSWC-PHD MATAC OTA Special Notice: MK41 Vertical Launching System - Super ATE

Updated Nov 13, 2026

Special Notice from the Department of the Navy. Due Dec 9, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5), 26 days left.

Description

NSWC PHD requires a Super ATE solution that consolidates, to the maximum extent practicable, the functions of multiple existing or planned ATE systems into a common, modular, and scalable platform. The objective is to reduce the number of ATE assets required for LSEQ and MCP production; decrease laboratory and production-test footprint; improve test repeatability; reduce setup time; and simplify calibration, maintenance, configuration management, and lifecycle support.

NSWC PHD requires Automated Test Equipment (ATE) to support production acceptance testing of MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) Launch Sequencer (LSEQ) and Motor Control Panel (MCP) assemblies, including line-replaceable units (LRUs) within those assemblies. Currently, conducting lifecycle maintenance and testing requires utilizing multiple disparate pieces of test equipment, which creates a large footprint and increases operational complexity.

The Government requires an innovative, integrated production-test capability that can consolidate multiple ATE functions into a common Super ATE architecture. The required capability must support complete-box testing, LRU-level testing, acceptance testing, and support for shock and vibration test requirements. Organizations interested in responding to this RFS must be members of MATAC.

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