SeaTrac USV Demo
ID: PMEL-25-0032Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

SPECIAL SERVICE VESSELS (1925)

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https://sam.gov/opp/54aa5db7af9347febcf3c885a79e9e93/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking proposals for a demonstration of the SeaTrac Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV). This procurement aims to evaluate the capabilities of the SeaTrac USV in various operational scenarios, contributing to NOAA's mission of enhancing marine and atmospheric research. The demonstration is crucial for advancing technologies in search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, which play a vital role in maritime operations. Interested parties can reach out to Benjamin Carlson at ben.carlson@noaa.gov or 206-526-4321, or Weiming Tan at Weiming.tan@noaa.gov or 516-737-1332 for further details.

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    Benjamin Carlson
    (206) 526-4321
    ben.carlson@noaa.gov
    Weiming Tan
    (516) 737-1332
    Weiming.tan@noaa.gov
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