Mechanical Design & Engineering for Marine Deployment Device

The contract involves the redesign of the LADD Version 1.0 to enhance its mechanical assembly, trigger reliability, and deployment repeatability through advanced engineering methods including CAD modeling and stress simulations, with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturability. The goal is to optimize the device’s performance under marine conditions by improving structural integrity, reducing assembly complexity, and ensuring consistent operational output across repeated deployments. The work will focus on refining mechanical components and systems to withstand harsh environments while maintaining ease of production and field serviceability. The solicitation is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering services, and is managed by the NMFS Field Delegates under the Department of Commerce. The posting date is July 10, 2026, with a response deadline of July 21, 2026, indicating a short but standard window for qualified contractors to submit proposals. No specific place of performance or point of contact is provided, and the contract does not specify a set-aside type, suggesting it is open to general subcontractors with the necessary engineering capabilities. The official solicitation can be accessed through the FedConnect portal for further submission details.