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OCEAN FLOOR MAPPING WITH LONG-ENDURANCE UNMANNED SYSTEMS

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Award Notice · N0018926DL015

posted 30 July 2026 · awarded 30 July 2026 · NAICS 541330 · PSC R702

$40,000,000

Summary

The Department of the Navy awarded a firm‑fixed‑price IDIQ contract to AOR International, Inc. for ocean floor mapping services using long‑endurance unmanned systems in support of NAVOCEANO. The procurement focuses on acquiring advanced unmanned capabilities to conduct extensive seabed surveys, which is central to naval operational planning and scientific research.

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