The Demand Signal: Robotics

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Photon Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

Department of Homeland Security · US COAST GUARD · Presolicitation · 31140PR260000178

posted 24 August 2026 · closed 27 August 2026 · NAICS 334511 · PSC 1990

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak intends to award a sole‑source contract for a Photon Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) from Deep Trekker, Inc. The procurement is notable because it acquires an unmanned underwater vehicle that will be used for maritime robotics and autonomous operations, with specific cybersecurity and training requirements.

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