USV System Integration and Testing Services

The contract awards a small business subcontractor to deliver end-to-end integration of unmanned surface vessel subsystems, encompassing sensors, power systems, and mission-critical software to enable fully autonomous survey operations. The work involves assembling, connecting, and synchronizing all hardware and software components to ensure seamless communication and operational reliability, followed by comprehensive testing and precision calibration to meet performance standards for maritime environmental and geospatial data collection. The effort requires proven expertise in autonomous systems integration, rigorous validation protocols, and adherence to NOAA’s operational requirements for uncrewed maritime platforms. The opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, ensuring that only eligible small entities may compete. Responses must be submitted by July 29, 2026, with the contract issued through the Department of Commerce, NOAA, and performance expected to support federal missions in oceanographic and coastal observation. The solicitation remains active through the SAM.gov platform, and proposers must align their technical approach with the scope of integrating autonomous systems for sustained, high-accuracy survey missions in open water environments.