Underwater Acoustic Detection System Development

The contract seeks the design and supply of sonar-based systems engineered to detect and track uncrewed underwater vehicles in shallow, high-traffic maritime zones. These systems must deliver high-resolution acoustic sensing capabilities tailored for congested environments where traditional detection methods are limited by noise, clutter, and terrain interference. The technology must be capable of real-time tracking, classification, and data fusion, ensuring reliable identification of small, low-signature underwater threats. Integration with existing command and control platforms is mandatory, requiring standardized data protocols and seamless interoperability with national maritime surveillance networks. The project is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Homeland Security, with performance centered in New London. The solicitation was posted on July 24, 2026, and responses are due by August 7, 2026. The NAICS code 334511 indicates classification under Navigation, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing, reflecting the advanced hardware and sensor engineering required. The contract emphasizes technical innovation in underwater acoustics and robust system integration, targeting defense and homeland security applications in coastal waters where uncrewed underwater vehicle activity poses an emerging risk.