DOR_for_Dam_Inspection_ROV.DOCX

Description of Requirements (DOR) for Unmanned Vehicle for Dam Inspection

The Sensor Integration Branch has a need for a quantity of 2 an unmanned amphibious vehicle to support the USACE Dam Inspection for Closure Gates for Safe Entry project.

Unmanned vehicle requirements:

1. Amphibious capability with the ability to enter water with full payload, float and swim across a body of water under own propulsion at up to 3mph, and exit water back to land.

2. All-terrain capability with at least 9.0 inches of ground clearance.

3. 48 volt Direct Current (DC) Li-Ion electric system.

4. End-user replaceable and upgradable 48 volt DC Li-Ion battery pack with option to connect additional battery packs to provide continuous run time up to 6 hours carrying full payload.

5. Maximum payload of 1200 pounds on land and 650 pounds on water.

6. Drive system must operate in both forward and reserve modes with same characteristics.

7. Stable platform able to climb, descend and traverse up to 40 degree slope.

8. Built-in operating system with at least an Intel Core i7, 8GB RAM, 64GB SSD or equivalent capable of running the robot operating system (ROS) with Ethernet and USB communication ports.

9. Ability to be modified for non-line-of-sight, teleoperation or autonomous operation using Robot Operating System (ROS).

10. DC outputs for 12 volt (3X10 amps), 24 volt (3X10 amps) and vehicle voltage (1X100 amps) available for external equipment and sensors.

11. Overall vehicle footprint no larger than 61 inches wide by 116 inches long.

12. A flat payload platform of 50 inches wide by 111 inches long +/- 5 inches.

13. Vehicle base weight not to exceed 2000 pounds.

14. Can be towed up to 15mph without damage to drive system.

Delivery: 12 weeks from date of award

Delivery Location: 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180