Purchase two ROV camera controllers and topside interface systems
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically its Acquisition & Grants Office, Eastern Acquisition Division-Norfolk, National Centers for Coastal Oceans Science (NCCOS), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Mission Robotics Inc. (Union City, CA) for BlueROV camera and controller upgrades. This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation or a request for additional information by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
NOAA requires the purchase of two ROV camera controllers and topside interface systems. The specific requirement is for the BlueROV electronics retrofit hardware bundle with NADIROS software and advanced control package, as well as the topside control system. These components must be fully compatible in form, fit, and function with existing NCCOS-owned equipment, including DWE Stellar and Explorer HD optical imaging cameras, Blueprint Subsea SeaTrac X110 acoustic tracking beacon, BlueRobotics T200 thruster propulsion units, and the Outland Technology power supply tether system. The underwater controller must fit within existing 4-inch diameter, 300-meter depth-rated housings.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Intended Sole Source Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Requirement)
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Navigational Instruments)
- Response Due: May 8, 2026 (15 days after publication)
- Published Date: April 23, 2026
- Delivery Requirement: No later than August 14, 2026
- Place of Performance: NC, United States
Sole Source Justification
The sole source determination is based on Mission Robotics Inc. being the only vendor that manufactures and distributes the proprietary BlueROV electronics retrofit hardware bundle with NADIROS software and advanced control package, as well as the topside control system. These items are uniquely qualified and essential for form, fit, and function compatibility with NOAA's existing ROV systems. Market research failed to identify any other controllers, cameras, or topside consoles that meet these specific inter-compatibility, size, and feature requirements. Mission Robotics does not have authorized partners or resellers.
Additional Notes
This presolicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. Submissions from interested firms will be evaluated solely to determine if this procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. Oral communications will not be accepted.