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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 2, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Submerged Infrastructure Inspection Challenge

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USACE-SN2026-001Federal

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The Submerged Infrastructure Inspection Challenge, issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under solicitation USACE-SN2026-001, seeks innovative and field-ready technologies capable of inspecting submerged lock infrastructure without requiring dewatering. The goal is to obtain high-resolution, actionable data on underwater concrete and steel components to assist in future maintenance planning. Ideal participants include those specializing in underwater imaging, robotics, sensing, marine operations, and data collection technologies that can effectively evaluate underwater structures while they remain in service. The challenge emphasizes practical solutions that operate reliably in real-world underwater environments and aid engineers in identifying structural issues during routine operation. The competition is structured in two phases. Phase 1 requires submission of applications detailing the technology and capabilities by June 12, 2026. Up to eight finalists will each receive $10,000 and progress to Phase 2, where they will demonstrate their technologies at a designated lock site in July 2026 prior to a planned dewatering inspection. The grand prize for the winning technology demonstration is $150,000. The challenge represents a significant opportunity for developers of underwater inspection solutions to contribute to smarter, more efficient lock maintenance while proving the operational readiness of their technologies. The point of contact for the challenge is Expedition Hacks, with further details accessible through the official SAM.gov portal.

General Info

USACE challenge seeks underwater inspection technologies for submerged locks; $150K grand prize awarded.

Agency

Department Of Defense → US Army Corps Of Engineers

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(1)

Submerged+Infrastructure+Inspection+Challenge+Flyer.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → US Army Corps Of Engineers
Contacts1 person available
OfficeN/A
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → US Army Corps Of Engineers
Office AddressN/A
Contacts
Expedition Hacks
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Challenge Overview


The Submerged Infrastructure Inspection Challenge is seeking field-ready technologies that can inspect submerged lock infrastructure without dewatering. Solutions should provide highresolution, actionable insights on underwater concrete and steel components to support future maintenance planning. Strong candidates may include companies and teams working in underwater imaging, robotics, sensing, marine operations, and related data-collection technologies that can assess submerged infrastructure without dewatering.


The challenge includes two phases. In Phase 1, participants submit applications describing their technology and capabilities. Up to eight finalists will advance to Phase 2 for live demonstrations at a designated lock site in July 2026. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is looking for practical inspection solutions that can operate in real-world underwater conditions and help engineers identify structural issues while infrastructure remains submerged and in service.


Advancing proven underwater inspection technologies for smarter lock maintenance.


  • Phase 1: Applications describing the technology and capabilities are due June 12, 2026 at 8 PM ET.
  • Up to 8 finalists will each receive a $10,000 prize and advance to the live Demonstration Event.
  • Phase 2: Finalists will demonstrate their technology at a designated lock site in July 2026 ahead of a scheduled dewatering inspection.
  • The Grand Prize winner of the Demonstration Event will receive $150,000.