Uncrewed Maritime System (UMS) Platform Operations & Mission Execution

The contract requires the operation of uncrewed maritime systems to support National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration missions in extreme marine environments, encompassing full lifecycle management of platforms including launch, recovery, precise navigation, and high-fidelity environmental data collection. Operations must be conducted under demanding oceanic conditions, ensuring reliable performance and real-time data integrity for scientific and operational use by NOAA. The work involves specialized technical proficiency in autonomous systems, robust communications, and mission adaptability across remote and turbulent maritime zones. This is a subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 541350, issued by the Department of Commerce through its Ead-Omao division, with a set-aside designation under the Small Business Administration. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2026, and responses are due by August 10, 2026. The place of performance spans open ocean environments without geographic restriction, and the contract is accessible through the FedConnect portal with no specific point of contact provided. All work must align with federal standards for maritime autonomy and environmental data collection in support of NOAA’s mission objectives.