Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Hydrus 300m Tender - 126357649

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Hydrus 300m Depth Autonomous Underwater Vehichle

Deadline: 23 Sep 2025

Posting Date: 16 Sep 2025

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 126357649

Document Ref. No.: 1333MG25Q0086

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Tender Details

Description
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.
This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor wil...
Active Contract Opportunity

Notice ID : 1333MG25Q0086

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency : COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier : NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION :

General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)

Original Published Date: Sep 15, 2025 11:58 am EDT

Original Response Date: Sep 23, 2025 10:00 am EDT

Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date

Original Inactive Date: Oct 08, 2025

Initiative: None

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Classification

Original Set Aside:

Product Service Code: 6605 - NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS

NAICS Code: 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
Place of Performance:

Documents

 Tender Notice

Intent-to-Sole-Source-1.pdf

Sole-Source-Signed-Redacted.pdf