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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) to gather detailed information on commercially available or near-production deep water Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) that can support ocean exploration missions. The RFI seeks information for internal planning and market analysis to determine the suitability of AUV systems. Responses should cover technical and operational areas, including AUV system specifications, battery specifications, navigation, communications, autonomy, recovery, sensor payload capabilities, operations and logistics, maintenance, warranty, support, training, and data requirements. NOAA is interested in various contracting models, including contractor-owned/contractor-operated (COCO), government-owned/contractor-operated (GOCO), and government-owned/government-operated (GOGO). This RFI is for information and market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The response deadline is Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT. Questions regarding the RFI are due by Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.
The deadline for submitting responses to this RFI is Friday, April 17, 2026, at 3:00 PM MT.
The RFI requests information on warranty terms, exclusions, and uptime guarantees if relevant.
Interested parties should submit information that supports their claim that they have the qualifications and experience to provide services for one or more of the identified services.
Questions regarding this RFI must be submitted by Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM MST.
The government is seeking rough order of magnitude (ROM) pricing for market research purposes only. This is not a request for a formal proposal or a quote.