- Country: USA
- Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Hydrus 300m Depth Autonomous Underwater Vehichle
- UST Ref No: 126357649
- Deadline: 23 Sep 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: 1333MG25Q0086
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Advanced Navigation, 1420 Kettner Blvd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101 using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to procure a HYDRUS 300 meters (m), depth rated Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV) with Artificial Intelligence assisted navigation, Integrated camera and light system, Doppler Velocity log, Ultra-short baseline positioning, and a wireless charging and flight safe batteries for collecting georeferenced, optical imagery of the seabed to depths The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1,350 employees.
The Hydrus 300 m AUV (manufactured by Advanced Navigation) is the only AUV on the market capable of meeting the minimum specifications of the requirement; vehicle dimensions, software, communications, positioning, navigation, payload, and onboard computer. There is no other AUV on the market that is 300m depth rated, weighs less than 16lbs, has artificial intelligence assisted navigation, and an UN38.3 approved lithium-ion battery that can be carried on a commercial flight. Additionally, NOAA NCCOS currently owns a Hydrus 300m AUV, and purchasing a different type of AUV would not be practical due to incompatibility between USBL and operating systems, making them unsuitable for interchangeable use. Since AUVs often experience field failures, having two redundant systems would enhance operational efficiency and help reduce overall costs. Ensuring the new equipment can seamlessly integrate with the existing data management, power, and communication systems is critical for successful missions.
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINNotice of Intent to Sole Source - Hydrus 300m Depth Autonomous Underwater Vehichle - USA Tender
The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Hydrus 300m Depth Autonomous Underwater Vehichle. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 126357649 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-09-23.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
