Micro-Uncrewed Underwater Vehicles (UUV)

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks two micro uncrewed underwater vehicles to efficiently collect underwater videos and photographs up to 300 meters in depth from a small vessel with a minimum 8-12 hour mission duration per battery charge. Key requirements for the vehicles include being less than 5 inches in diameter, weighing less than 40 pounds total, with a maximum length of 5 feet including any payload. Responses are due by June 28, 2023 and will be evaluated based on meeting technical requirements, price, and past performance.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 533320 and PSC code is Q997, with performance taking place in Beaufort, North Carolina. Each vehicle must weigh under 40 pounds total and be capable of independent diving operations deployable from a small vessel. The solicitation was amended to provide additional specification details and extend the response deadline from interested offerors to ensure the agency's requirements are met.