Underwater Launch and Recovery of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV’s)

The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions to enhance the underwater launch and recovery capabilities of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) through the SBIR program. The objective is to develop a universal system that can be adapted to the existing Moon Pool Launch and Recovery System (MLARS) on T-AGS 67 vessels, addressing challenges posed by environmental conditions at depth and the need for a versatile recovery system. This initiative is critical for improving safety and efficiency in recovering UUVs, which are increasingly utilized across the Navy fleet and have potential applications in civilian ocean industries. Interested parties should note that the solicitation is set to open on January 8, 2025, with proposals due by February 5, 2025, and can find more information at the official SBIR website.