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Ocean Explorer (OEX) Large Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator

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N0001425SBC04Federal

Submission Closed01/30/2026, 09:30:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Office of Naval Research is soliciting proposals for the Ocean Explorer (OEX) Large Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator, under solicitation number N0001425SBC04. The initiative aims to rapidly design, build, and test an ultra-large autonomous undersea vehicle capable of conducting extended missions across oceanic distances while accommodating a significant modular payload. The contract emphasizes innovation both in large-scale undersea vehicle technology and in the accelerated prototyping process. The solicitation process involves an initial call for white papers followed by submission of a fully costed proposal addressing the Preliminary Design phase (Phase 1A), with an option for a Detailed Design phase (Phase 1B). The goal during Preliminary Design is to validate the technical feasibility of the vehicle, including its payload module, and to outline the operational and maintenance framework necessary to support an operational fleet or “squadron” of OEX vehicles. Posted on July 24, 2025, with amendments on both June 24, 2025, and July 24, 2025, potential applicants are encouraged to consult the updated attachments. The response deadline is October 31, 2025. The solicitation targets NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), and is open to qualified performers capable of meeting the technical and timeline demands of the program. The point of contact for interested parties is Leila Hemenway at the Office of Naval Research in Arlington, Virginia.

General Info

ONR seeks proposals for designing and testing ultra-large autonomous underwater vehicle, focusing on innovation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, 22203, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

BAA Call Attachment 1 - Ocean Explorer (OEX) Technical Overview and Program Approach

12 pages · baa-attachment

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BAA Call N0001425SBC04 Ocean Explorer Industry Day Announcement

7 pages · sources-sought

High

N0001425SB01 Attachment 4 - Detailed Proposal Information

specifications

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N0001425SB01 Attachment 4 - Detailed Proposal Information

specifications

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N0001425SBC04 Amendment 001 - Ocean Explorer Industry Days Update

9 pages · amendment

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N0001425SBC04 Amendment 002 - Ocean Explorer Large Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator

6 pages · amendment

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N0001425SBC04 Amendment 003 to BAA Call for Ocean Explorer Large Underwater Vehicle

6 pages · amendment

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N0001425SBC04 Amendment 004 to Ocean Explorer Large Underwater Vehicle BAA

6 pages · amendment

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N0001425SBC04 Amendment 005 to Ocean Explorer BAA

6 pages · amendment

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N0001425SBC04 Amendment 006 - Ocean Explorer (OEX)

amendment

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N0001425SBC04 Ocean Explorer (OEX) Attachment 1

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OEX Memo Guidance for Receiving Government Furnished Information

2 pages · memorandum

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N0001425SBC04 Questions and Answers

q-and-a

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Q&A - Large Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator (OEX)

q-and-a

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AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedDec 22

Solicitation

Notice updatedJan 30

The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineJan 30

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

01/30/2026, 09:30:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Office Of Naval Research

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 22203-1995, USA

Contacts

Leila Hemenway

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Amendment 006 - Posted 30 January 2026 (Please see updated attachments)

Amendment 005 - Posted 22 December 2025 (Please see updated attachments)

Amendment 004 - Posted 26 September 2025 (Please see updated attachment)

Amendment 003 - Posted 20 Aug 2025 (Please see updated attachment)

Amendment 002 - Posted 24 Jul 2025 (Please see updated attachments)

Amendment 001 - Posted 24 Jun 2025 (Please see updated attachments)

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) seeks potential performers who are interested in pursuing the rapid design, build, and testing of OEX, an ultra-large autonomous undersea vehicle capable of conducting extended ocean scale missions while carrying a large modular payload. Innovation is sought both in terms of ultra-large undersea vehicle technology and in rapid prototype design and fabrication. The BAA Call initially seeks white papers followed by a full costed proposal covering an OEX “Preliminary Design” phase (Phase 1A) with a “Detailed Design” option (Phase 1B). The purpose of the OEX Preliminary Design is to establish the technical feasibility of the vehicle (with a payload module) and to lay out the operational and maintenance infrastructure required to support a hypothetical OEX “squadron”.