Lease of Deep-Sea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

A deep-sea remotely operated vehicle rated for 6,000-meter depth is being leased under a subcontract to support the re-occupation and battery replacement of a seafloor geodetic benchmark located at 3,100 meters offshore northern California. The vehicle must be U.S.-operated and capable of performing precise, high-risk operations in extreme offshore conditions, ensuring the integrity and functionality of critical underwater scientific infrastructure. The solicitation, posted on July 29, 2026, requires responses by August 7, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 532412 for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment rental and leasing. The contracting office is the Office of Acquisition Grants within the Department of the Interior, though specific location and point of contact details are not provided. All work must be executed in accordance with operational standards for seabed interventions at significant depths, with performance expected in the designated offshore region of northern California.