LLA - Submersible Remote Operated Vehicle

The US Army Engineer District Walla Walla awarded a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract under solicitation W912EF21F0104 for the procurement of a VideoRay Pro 4 submersible Remotely Operated Vehicle for the Lower Granite Project. This acquisition was designated as a total small business set-aside and was justified as a sole source procurement to ensure brand-name compatibility with existing Pro 3 equipment and to enhance safety by reducing the need for human divers. The project is managed by the Department of Defense with performance taking place in Pomeroy, Washington. The required ROV must be capable of operating at depths up to 1000 feet and must be compact and lightweight, measuring no more than 23 inches long, 18 inches wide, and 9 inches tall, with a maximum weight of 54 pounds. These specifications ensure the unit can be deployed by hand without the need for cranes or lifting devices. To ensure precise navigational capabilities, the vehicle must be equipped with a three-axis compass, accelerometers, and a Microelectromechanical systems gyro.