Hungry Horse Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks offers for an underwater remotely operated vehicle and associated training services to perform inspections at Hungry Horse Dam in Montana. The solicitation requests a vehicle capable of operating to depths of 300 meters with 360 degree maneuverability, forward and downward cameras, acoustic sonar, and a manipulator arm. Offerors must also provide two years of warranty coverage and classroom and on-site training services. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced technically acceptable proposal with the closing date for all offers set for August 1, 2022.

The opportunity is set aside for total small business concerns. The primary NAICS code is 334519 with PSC code J019. No incumbent or current contractors were identified. Training services are to commence within 60 days of award at the dam location in Montana. Offerors must demonstrate the vehicle can operate from surface supplied power as well as battery power to depths of 300 meters for inspection of the dam facilities.