AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER AND SURFACE VEHICLE (AUSV)
ID: N61331-24-SN-Q33Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

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Boat Building (336612)

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SMALL CRAFT (1940)

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https://sam.gov/opp/6035f64287b2446db0ea5f36047732c0/view
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    The Department of Defense, Naval Surface Warfare Center, seeks to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to Ocean Aero Inc. for the supply of two Unmanned Autonomous Underwater and Surface Vehicle (AUSV) systems, with an option for up to three more systems.

    Ocean Aero Inc. is being directly contacted due to their unique ability to meet the specialized requirements for these vehicle systems. The TRITON vehicles are designed to operate both underwater and on the surface, offering a versatile solution for surveillance and data collection.

    Each contract award will be a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement, with a potential value of up to $8 million for the base two systems, and up to $36 million if all options are exercised.

    The key deliverables are the safe delivery and setup of the AUSV systems, along with associated training and support services. The vehicles must be delivered with specified sensors and software, and be capable of seamless transition between underwater and surface operation.

    To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate their ability to meet the technical requirements and possess the necessary facilities and expertise to deliver the specialized vehicles. Experience in developing and manufacturing underwater and surface vehicles is essential.

    Interested parties should respond to the solicitation with a clear proposal outlining their ability to meet the specified requirements. The primary contact for this opportunity, Maximillian Moore, can be reached at maximillian.a.moore.civ@us.navy.mil or 850-771-8592 for further clarification.

    The evaluation of proposals will be based on the applicant's technical capability, past performance, and cost effectiveness. The deadline for submitting applications is stated within the official solicitation document.

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