Brand-name or equal to Supply and Rental Purchase of Deep Trekker Revolution Base ROV and Waterlink Sonar Integration System
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) intends to issue a sole source award to Deep Trekker Incorporated for the supply and rental purchase of a Deep Trekker Revolution Base Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and Waterlink 3D-15 Sonar Integration System. This procurement, classified under NAICS 334511, is for critical underwater data collection research, replacing a damaged system to meet existing scheduled field studies in Vicksburg, MS. While the intent is sole source, interested parties capable of providing brand-name or equal supplies are invited to submit capability statements.
Scope of Work
The required system must be delivered to Vicksburg, MS, no later than 30 days after receipt of order. Key performance requirements include:
- Revolution Base Package complete with Dead Reckoning and Sonar Integration.
- Depth Rating: 305m with Tether Length Options.
- Camera: Enhanced 4K (4K30, 1080P30).
- Power: Quick swap Dual Chamber batteries.
- Maneuverability: 260-degree Revolving head, extreme mobility, stabilization control, and sampling for sediments.
- Lighting: External, Double 3400 Lumens.
- Capabilities: Comprehensive sensor integrations, Real Time 3D Imaging, Detailed API for Third Party Integrations, 2D & 3D Capabilities, and a Web Based GUI.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice / Intent to Sole Source (IAW FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))
- NAICS: 334511 – Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System Instrument Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1,350 employees)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) - Note: Despite the sole source intent, this set-aside is indicated in the metadata.
- Capability Statements Due: April 20, 2026, by 12:00 PM Central Time
- Published: April 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: Vicksburg, MS
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation document exists. However, interested parties shall submit capable quotes, including price, sufficient to determine their ability to provide the brand-name supply or an equal. Capability statements must be submitted via email as a Microsoft Office Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil. All statements received by the deadline will be considered by the Government, and the determination not to compete is solely within their discretion. No phone calls will be accepted.