Purchase of Unmanned Underwater Vehicles.

Descriptions

Unmanned Underwater Vehicles. Side Scan Sonar possibly including bathymetric capability— Conductivity and Temperature Sensors,— Weight limit of 45 kg,— Length not to exceed 2 400 mm,— Operating depth to at least 100 m,— Endurance (at cruise) >10 hrs,— Processor capability of dual core 1.6 GHz, capable of integrating and running 3rd party Autonomy algorithms,— Navigation System (desirably non-ITAR),— Through water 2-way communication capability,— Stand alone command and control unit,— Delivery time of no greater than 10 weeks from contract award,— The UUVs (3 off) are to have a demonstrable pedigree of reliable and robust operation. Evidence of cross-fleet in-water times assumed to exceed 2 000 operating hours (i.e. in total) is required.