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Underwater ROV - Hull Inspection and Debris Removal

ID: 140802-25-0652 • Type: Sources Sought
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Description

This is a sources sought notice to identify Made in America approved underwater ROV. The ROV must meet Government safety, data and cybersecurity requirements.

NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson requires an ROV for underwater hull and prop inspection and possibly removal of debris. The range of the camera and optional attachments like full function grabber arms will be very useful. The ROV must be able to withstand currents in open ocean to allow the ship for quick deployment and easy controls.

ROV General Specifications

Width - around 14 inches

Height around 12 inches

Length around 22 inches

Weight - No more than 45 lbs

Material - must be able to operate in high salt water locations and freezing temperatures in the Alaskan waters.

Depth Ratings - 1000 ft or more

Operating Temp - possible water temps in freezing temperatures to extremely warm temperatures

Warranty- 1-2 year

Tether Length - 1000ft

ROV Electrical / Lights / Camera

System Voltage - around 19.2 VDC

Thruster Control - Independent Control, 100% reversible

Video - 4k Camera or better

Picture - Minimum JPG 8MP or better

Lights - High efficiency LED with dim; lumens brightness which will not blind the camera, and tracking with camera feature preferred.

Training - Available for crew training

Offers must provide a specification sheet and data sheet for evaluation. If performance data is available, please provide with submission. (i.e. video showing operations in open ocean with high surf or strong current.

QUANTITY NEEDED: 1

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Overview

Agency
Office of Marine & Aviation Operations (OMAO) [DOC - NOAA]
Response Deadline
Aug. 4, 2025, 9:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 24, 2025, 9:47 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
334310 - Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
1550 - Unmanned Aircraft
Place of Performance
Newport, OR 97365 United States
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
750 Employees
Est. Level of Competition
Low
Odds of Award
38%
On 7/24/25 Office of Marine & Aviation Operations issued Sources Sought 140802-25-0652 for Underwater ROV - Hull Inspection and Debris Removal due 8/4/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334310 (SBA Size Standard 750 Employees) and PSC 1550.
Primary Contact
Name
Chris Baker   Profile
Email
christopher.baker@noaa.gov
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF > NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION > DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
FPDS Organization Code
1330-WE133M
Source Organization Code
100163558
Last Updated
July 24, 2025
Last Updated By
christopher.baker@noaa.gov
Archive Date
Aug. 19, 2025