Environmental and Safety Impact Assessment Services

The contract entails performing comprehensive environmental and safety reviews for Countermine Unmanned Underwater Vehicle technologies, with a specific focus on non-lethal defeat methods. The work requires evaluating potential impacts on marine ecosystems, protected species, and critical underwater infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards. The scope demands technical expertise in marine biology, underwater acoustics, and environmental risk assessment to accurately determine the ecological footprint of these technologies in operational environments. Performance is expected to take place in New London, and the opportunity is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on August 7, 2026, at 4:59 PM. The contracting entity is the Department of Homeland Security through its Headquarters Contract Operations office, indicating the work supports national security objectives related to underwater threat mitigation. All deliverables must align with federal environmental requirements and be developed with precise attention to minimizing unintended harm to marine life and infrastructure.