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Hydrographic Survey System

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The Naval Air Systems Command, through its Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems at Patuxent River, Maryland, is seeking industry input for a comprehensive Hydrographic Survey System as part of a market research effort under solicitation number 26-079. This request is strictly for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, contract offer, or financial commitment; no funds are available to compensate respondents for their submissions. Vendors are invited to submit voluntary capabilities statements detailing their ability to deliver a turnkey integrated system that meets specified minimum requirements, including a Hexacopter UAV platform listed on the DoD Blue UAS Cleared List, a dual-use LiDAR system capable of topographic and bathymetric surveying, rugged computing hardware, specialized hydrographic and GEO software suites, ground survey equipment such as a total station and digital level, and a portable generator. All equipment must be commercially available off-the-shelf items, with exact model numbers or suitable equivalents clearly identified. Responses must include detailed availability, itemized pricing with manufacturer part numbers, lead time after order receipt, warranty terms, and comprehensive sustainment services—including two years of manufacturer warranty, three years of integrated logistics and spares support, and training for up to ten personnel on all systems. Training must cover CARIS HIPS/SIPS and BASE Editor software, with on-site courses conducted either in the INDOPACOM region or at the vendor’s U.S. facility. The system must also include the Herelink Groundstation, Litewave software with one-year upgrades, HYPACK and HYSWEEP software, Trimble Business Center with Scanning Module, and all associated accessories, batteries, and transport cases. Responses are due by July 8, 2026, and failure to submit will not preclude future participation in subsequent acquisition efforts. All submissions must be in written form, with no telephone responses accepted.

General Info

Industry requested to submit voluntary turnkey hydrographic survey system capabilities with COTS equipment, pricing, support, and training by July 8, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems CommandView Agency

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336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing View NAICS

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MD

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
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OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
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Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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DISCLAIMER 
THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT IS A MARKET RESEARCH TOOL BEING USED TO DETERMINE POTENTIAL FIRMS CAPABLE OF PROVIDING THE SUPPLIES DESCRIBED HEREIN PRIOR TO DETERMINING THE METHOD OF ACQUISITION AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THE GOVERNMENT IS NOT OBLIGATED TO AND WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM POTENTIAL SOURCES AS A RESULT OF THIS RFI. THIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. FAILURE TO SUBMIT A RESPONSE WILL NOT PREVENT A COMPANY FROM PARTICIPATION IN ANY FUTURE COMPETETION RELATED TO THE LRT UNMANNED PROGRAM. NO TELEPHONE RESPONSES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 


Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS) Aircraft Program Management Office (AIR PMO) at Patuxent River, MD is seeking industry input for a Hydrographic Survey System as an integrated package.


A. Instructions to Responding Vendors:
Vendors shall provide a capabilities statement that addresses their ability to deliver the entire system as a turnkey solution. For each line item listed in Section B, vendors must provide the following:


  • Availability: Confirmation that the exact item is available. If not, provide the current equivalent Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) model/part.
  • Pricing & Part Numbers: Itemized pricing estimates and current manufacturer part numbers. Vendors should reference any available GSA Schedules or commercial price lists to validate estimates.
  • Compliance: For the UAV system, vendors MUST provide evidence that the base platform is currently approved on the DoD/DCMA "Blue UAS" Cleared List.
  • Lead Time: Estimated delivery lead time in days After Receipt of Order (ARO).
  • Warranty: Details on available commercial warranties, including terms, coverage, and associated pricing.
  • Services: Details and pricing for the training and sustainment services requested.


B. Minimum System Requirements / Salient Characteristics:
Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide the following integrated package (or equivalent COTS items):


1. UAV & LiDAR Payload:


  • UAV Platform: IF1200A Hexacopter (or equivalent heavy-lift platform on the Blue UAS Cleared List). Must include an integrated Herelink Groundstation (or equivalent), at least two (2) smart batteries, eight (8) propellers, and a rugged transport case.
  • LiDAR System: Litewave Technologies EDGE (or equivalent) capable of both Topographic and Bathymetric surveying. Must include dual GPS antennas, UAV mounting hardware, removable USB data storage, Li-Ion batteries/charger (min. 1-hour runtime), secure transport case, internal SBG Ellipse/IMU, and downward-pointing camera.
  • LiDAR Software: LiteWave ParseEdge Point Cloud Program and LiteWave Classification Program (or equivalents) with 1-year of software upgrades.


2. Data Collection & Survey Software/Hardware:


  • Rugged Laptop: Getac B360 13.3" Fully Rugged Notebook (IP66) (or equivalent) with Intel Core i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe SSD storage, Windows 10 Pro, Intel UHD Graphics, and a sunlight readable (1400 nits) touchscreen.
  • Hydrographic Software: HYPACK® MAX & HYSWEEP® (Full package with softkey license) and a 12-month software and upgrades.
  • Post-Processing Software: CARIS HIPS and SIPS Professional, CARIS BASE Editor, CARIS S-57 Composer, and CARIS Paper Chart Composer (all including licenses and 1-year subscriptions).
  • GEO Software: Trimble Business Center Advanced (Dongle License) with Trimble Scanning Module.


3. Ground Survey Equipment:


  • Total Station: Leica Nova MS60 MultiStation with Trimble SX12 1” (or equivalent) with TSC7 controller (QWERTY keypad, USB/Serial boot, APAC region, Trimble Access), Trimble EM120 2.4GHz module, batteries, charger, and accessories.
  • Digital Level: Leica Sprinter 150m or Trimble DiNi (0.7) (or equivalent) with transport case, battery, charger, and leveling rod.


4. Support Equipment:


  • Portable Generator: 2000W Inverter Generator (e.g., OHV MZ80 Air Cooled), 230V, 50Hz, with spark arrestor and low noise output (under 61dBA).


5. Required Services & Sustainment:


  • Training:
    • On-site, 5-day courses for both CARIS HIPS/SIPS and CARIS S-57 Composer.
    • Remote, 3-day course for CARIS BASE Editor.
    • Initial operator training for at least ten (10) personnel on all delivered systems (hardware and software), to be conducted in country INDOPACOM region (OCONUS) or at the supplier's facility (CONUS).
  • Warranty & Support:
    • Two (2) year manufacturer's performance warranty on all equipment.
    • Three (3) year sustainment/support plan, including Integrated Logistics Support, Proper Operations/Maintenance Support, and availability of spares.

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