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Micro-Uncrewed (UxS) Systems for Dangerous Vessel Compartment Inspections

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70Z02326RFI0003Federal

Submission Closed06/27/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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The United States Coast Guard Research and Development Center is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Micro-Uncrewed (UxS) Systems for Dangerous Vessel Compartment Inspections" with solicitation number 70Z02326RFI0003, posted on June 11, 2026, and responding by June 27, 2026. This RFI is explicitly not a solicitation, an RFP, or an RFQ and does not obligate the government to award a contract; responses are not considered offers and cannot form a binding agreement. The goal is to assess vendor capabilities to provide micro-uncrewed systems capable of flying, crawling, or submerging within confined and hazardous vessel compartments to enhance inspection effectiveness for USCG surveyors. Systems must carry inspection payloads, comply with American Bureau of Shipping Guidance Notes on Remote Inspection Technologies from December 2022, and meet National Defense Authorization Act cybersecurity requirements. Respondents are required to demonstrate that their systems are at a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or higher by December 2026 and provide data to support future certification processes, including intrinsically safe certifications. Technical responses are limited to ten pages, including a one-page cover letter that must contain company contact details, Unique Entity Identifier, business size, and NAICS code 541715. Submissions must be sent via email to specified Coast Guard addresses with a required subject line format, cannot exceed 10 MB per message without being split into sequential segments, and all responses become U.S. government property. Responses should include information on available configurations and costs, though no pricing structures or contract values are established at this stage. Performance is expected to be demonstrated in New London, Connecticut, and responders bear all costs associated with participation.

General Info

USCG seeks vendors for micro-uncrewed systems to inspect hazardous vessel compartments.

Agency

Department Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000View Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

New London, CT, USA

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USCG RFI 70Z02326RFI0003 Micro-Uncrewed Systems for Vessel Inspections

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PhaseClosed

PostedJun 11

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineJun 27

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Submission Closed

06/27/2026, 03:59:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

Contacts1 person available

OfficeWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

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Department Of Homeland Security → Hq Contract Operations (CG-912)(000

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Office AddressWASHINGTON, DC, 20593, USA

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Full Description

This Request for Information (RFI) is part of a market research effort by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Research and Development Center (RDC) to determine the availability and capability of vendors to provide Micro-Uncrewed Systems (Micro-UxS) for the inspection of dangerous vessel compartments and to enhance operational effectiveness.