GNSS DENIED NAVIGATION FOR AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER AND SURFACE VEHICLES
ID: N61331-25-SN-Q03Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTERPANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, 32407-7001, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS (6605)

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https://sam.gov/opp/3998ba4e65794b2cad0b7b1b48803b15/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD), is seeking information on advanced navigation solutions for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) that can operate without Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) support. The focus is on localization techniques that can function in environments where prior maps are unavailable, utilizing various sensing modalities such as acoustic, electro-optic, and magnetic technologies. These solutions are critical for enhancing inertial navigation systems to reduce drift or enabling autonomous localization through methods like loop closure, particularly for military applications in challenging conditions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities, including product descriptions and technology details, by November 26, 2024, to Brandon Hayes at brandon.d.hayes11.civ@us.navy.mil, with the understanding that this request is for planning purposes only and does not imply any commitment to procure or pay for the information provided.

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    Brandon Hayes
    brandon.d.hayes11.civ@us.navy.mil
    Peter Romaine
    peter.d.romaine.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) is requesting information on advanced navigation solutions for uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) and uncrewed surface vehicles (USVs) that can operate without Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) support. The RFI focuses on localization techniques suitable for situations where environmental maps are unknown, employing various sensing modalities such as acoustic, electro-optic, and magnetic technologies. The desired solutions should enhance inertial navigation systems to minimize drift or provide autonomous localization through methods like loop closure. Responses to the RFI should detail the company’s capabilities, including product descriptions, technology details, maturity levels, and country of origin. NSWC PCD encourages participation from both large and small businesses and requests responses by November 26, 2024. The submission serves planning purposes only and does not imply commitment to procure or pay for the information provided. The RFI aims to explore innovative solutions for real-time navigation in challenging conditions for military applications.
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