IEMA - Black Piranha - ASW

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to procure the services of the Black Piranha Autonomous Surface Watercraft (ASW). The procurement is seeking a vendor to provide the IEMA with an autonomous, unmanned surface vehicle capable of performing a variety of missions including search and rescue, hazardous materials response, and maritime domain awareness. Key deliverables include the ASW platform, necessary sensors and equipment, and comprehensive training for IEMA personnel on operation and maintenance. Qualified vendors must demonstrate expertise in the design, manufacture, and deployment of autonomous marine vehicles, as well as any relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory certifications. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical specifications, operational capabilities, delivery timelines, and total lifecycle cost. Responses are due by April 27, 2018, with no scheduled pre-bid conference or site visits.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on organization type. The incumbent vendor is unknown, and there are no specific requirements for integration with existing systems. The anticipated award value is not disclosed, but the IEMA has allocated funding for this procurement within their current budget.