Purchase of Oceanbotics SRV-8X-ROV and Associated Components and Support

The Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is requesting bids through ITB 26PSX0159 on an Oceanbotics SRV-8X-ROV system and associated components and support for the Connecticut State Police Marine and Dive Division, with bids due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EDT. This is an open solicitation with no set-asides or preferences stated.

The scope encompasses a complete SRV-8X Professional Underwater Remote Operated Vehicle System rated for 350-meter depth operations, including the primary ROV unit, digital surface station, ruggedized laptop, digital interface module, gaming controller, SubNavX OS software, two lithium-ion batteries, integrated 4K camera, four 1500-lumen lights, 300-meter copper tether reel, six external sensor inputs, battery chargers, trim weights, maintenance kit, and wheeled shipping case. Optional components available include an acoustic tracking system (500-meter rated), precision navigation system with waypoint software and USBL beacon, Seatrac base system, Doppler Velocity Log with station-keeping software, Oculus M1200d multibeam sonar, robotic grabber with dual jaws and 85 pounds closing force, spare battery sets, thruster spare kits, and onsite training services. All components necessary for full operational capability must be included in delivery.

The contract spans five years effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2031, with DAS retaining sole discretion to extend for additional terms not to exceed five years. Delivery is FOB Destination to locations specified by the Client Agency. Payment terms are Net 45 days (or Net 25 days for certified small contractors or minority business enterprises), by ACH or Connecticut P-Card. The contractor must maintain commercial general liability insurance of not less than $1 million per occurrence with a $2 million aggregate limit. Vendor questions are due September 11, 2026 at noon EST; answers will post as an addendum by September 15. A public pricing opening will occur online within twenty-four hours of the deadline. Award will be to the lowest responsible qualified respondent. All submissions must be electronic through the CTsource portal; paper, email, fax, and telephone submissions are prohibited.