# Navy seeks contractor interest in SSN(X) submarine concept design Traditional and non-traditional defense contractors can express interest in the work. The Navy says a formal notice could launch as early as next week. Published 2026-10-30 by TGOs. Canonical: https://tgos.io/news/2026/10/30/navy-seeks-contractor-interest-in-ssn-x-submarine-concept/ The Navy’s New Attack Submarine Program Office (PMS 351) is seeking industry interest in SSN(X) concept design ahead of a planned competition.[1] The Navy’s Oct. 30 pre-solicitation says the formal Area of Interest notice could launch as early as next week under Other Transaction authority.[1] The forthcoming opportunity will seek competitive industry concepts to advance a novel SSN(X) System Arrangement Concept Design.[1] The Navy aims to reduce the technical risk of integrating that arrangement into the submarine’s overall design, described as a hydrostatically balanced Whole-Ship Submarine Concept Design.[1] The scope calls for using “Super Intelligence,” a term the notice does not define.[1] Responses are due at midnight Eastern Time at the start of Nov. 6, 2026.[2] The request carries no government commitment, and respondents will not be reimbursed for submitted information.[1] ## Why it matters The request gives traditional and non-traditional defense contractors an early opportunity to flag capabilities for SSN(X) concept work.[1] Skipping this response does not preclude participation in the forthcoming Area of Interest or future engagements.[1] ## Sources 1. SAM.gov: SSN(X) Concept Design Expression of Interest, N0013527R6276 (first record) 2. SAM.gov: SSN(X) Concept Design Expression of Interest, N0013527R6276 (second record)