JaiaBOT Micro-Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV), Multi-Vehicle Pods

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial supplies/services to procure JaiaBOT Micro-Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV), Multi-Vehicle Pods for the United States Naval Academy (USNA), Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences. The purpose is to acquire equipment capable of autonomously collecting high-resolution biogeochemical, hydrographic survey, and passive acoustic data from coastal marine systems to support academic missions in meteorology, coastal oceanography, and underwater acoustics.

• JaiaBOT Micro-UUV Multi-Vehicle Pods with specific technical specifications (e.g., weight, length, speed, positional accuracy, depth rating).

• Systems must be controllable remotely and programmable for autonomous missions.

• Mesh-network capable for multi-vehicle mission planning and execution.

• Includes control and autonomous mission planning software (open source, customizable).

• On-site training support and limited engineering support.

• Shipping and freight are included.

• All items must be brand new; refurbished items are unacceptable.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Delivery within 60 Days After Award.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated, but it is a sole source acquisition to Jaia Robotics Inc.

• Proposal Submission: Electronic submission via email to Claudette Jones at claudette.j.jones.civ@us.navy.mil by 9 February 2026, 10:00 AM EST.

• Hard-copy submissions are NOT authorized.

• Quotes must be held firm for 180 days.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, with only price considered. The government may evaluate past performance if aware of information related to the low-price quote.

• No questions will be accepted.

• This is a Sole Source acquisition to Jaia Robotics Inc.

• NAICS Code: 334290

• Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees.

• Contractors shall be an authorized JaiaBOT reseller.

• The solicitation is available for download on or about 5 February 2026 at https://beta.sam.gov/.

• Quoters must be registered in the SAM database.

• Attachment I: Applicable Clauses and Provisions

• Attachment II: Sole Source Justification

Other / Unclassified

This document contains a compilation of contract clauses and provisions that are incorporated by reference or in full text into the contract. It includes FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) clauses.

This document is crucial for bidders as it outlines the legal and regulatory framework governing the contract. It details various requirements, prohibitions, and procedures that potential offerors must adhere to. Key areas covered include:

• Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003): Specifies requirements for marking items with unique identifiers, including data matrix symbology and data qualifiers. This impacts how items must be tracked and reported.
• Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Payment Instructions (DFARS 252.232-7006): Details the electronic invoicing and payment processes, including access to WAWF, document types, and routing data. Bidders need to understand these procedures for timely payment.
• Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FAR 52.212-4 and 52.212-5): Incorporates numerous statutes and executive orders related to commercial acquisitions, including prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment and services (Section 889), Buy American provisions, and labor standards.
• Offeror Representations and Certifications: Includes provisions requiring offerors to represent their status regarding small business concerns, veteran-owned businesses, and other socioeconomic categories. It also covers representations related to telecommunications equipment, foreign purchases, and tax liabilities.
• Place of Manufacture: Requires bidders to indicate the predominant place of manufacture for end products.

Understanding these clauses is essential for preparing a compliant proposal and for fulfilling contractual obligations if awarded the contract.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sole Source Justification for the procurement of JaiaBot Micro-Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUV), Multi-Vehicle Pods from Jaia Robotics, Inc. The justification outlines the need for these specific UUVs by the Department of Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences at the United States Naval Academy (USNA) for collecting high-resolution biogeochemical, hydrographic survey, and passive acoustic data from coastal marine systems to support academic missions.

This document indicates a sole-source procurement, meaning that the government intends to award a contract to a single vendor (Jaia Robotics, Inc.) without full and open competition. Bidders interested in this type of equipment or service should note that this specific requirement is currently being met through a sole-source justification. The document details the capabilities of the JaiaBot Micro-UUV system, including its lightweight design, deployability, autonomous operation, multi-vehicle coordination, data collection capabilities (biogeochemical, hydrographic, acoustic), and customization potential. It also specifies that system delivery is required within 60 days of contract award. The justification is based on 41 U.S.C. 1901 and FAR 13.501(a), citing that JaiaBot Micro-UUV is the only system readily available that meets the minimum requirements and that Jaia Robotics, Inc. is the sole authorized representative in the U.S. Market research did not identify other commercially available micro-UUV platforms with the same unique capabilities and customizability. The contracting activity is NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk. The point of contact for contracting is Claudette Jones.