Alternative Maritime Sensing Technology (Non-EO/IR)

The contract seeks advanced non-traditional sensing technologies for all-weather maritime surveillance, specifically excluding electro-optical and infrared systems. It prioritizes solutions such as RF detection, passive radar, acoustic sensing, and magnetic anomaly detection to enable continuous monitoring of maritime environments regardless of visibility or weather conditions. The technology must be robust, reliable, and capable of operating effectively in challenging oceanic settings to support persistent surveillance missions. This subcontract opportunity is issued by the C5I Division 3 Portsmouth under the Department of Homeland Security, with performance required in San Diego. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 14, 2026. The NAICS code 334511 indicates the focus is on navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing, aligning with the development and production of specialized sensing hardware. Participation is open to entities capable of delivering innovative, field-ready systems that meet rigorous operational demands without relying on traditional optical sensors.