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Underwater ROV & USV

Department of the Interior · US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · 140G0126Q0290

posted 10 September 2026 · closed 16 September 2026 · NAICS 336612 · PSC 1990 · 2 postings

Summary

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Hawaii Cooperative Fishery Research Unit requires an Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and an Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) to be delivered to Hilo, HI within 60 days of award. The procurement is a total small‑business set‑aside for boat building under NAICS 336612, indicating the agency needs these unmanned platforms for its research operations.

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