Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Ocean Explorer (OEX) Large Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator

    Sol. N0001425SBC04SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Oct 31, 2025
    POSTED
    Jun 24, 2025
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC13
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is soliciting proposals for the Ocean Explorer (OEX) Large Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator, aimed at developing an ultra-large autonomous undersea vehicle for extended missions. Interested bidders should prepare white papers followed by full proposals for the Preliminary Design phase, focusing on technical feasibility and operational infrastructure. Industry Days will be held on June 30 and July 1, 2025, with updated attachments available as of June 24, 2025.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    N0001425SBC04
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    June 24, 2025
    Response Deadline
    October 31, 2025
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC13
    Contract Code
    1700
    Primary Contact
    Hemenway, Leila
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    22203-1995

    Description

    ONR will hold Industry Days on 30 June – 1 July 2025 Amendment 001 - Posted 24 Jun 2025 (Please see updated attachments) The Office of Naval Research (ONR) seeks potential performers who are interested in pursuing the rapid design, build, and testing of OEX, an ultra-large autonomous undersea vehicle capable of conducting extended ocean scale missions while carrying a large modular payload. Innovation is sought both in terms of ultra-large undersea vehicle technology and in rapid prototype design and fabrication. The BAA Call initially seeks white papers followed by a full costed proposal covering an OEX “Preliminary Design” phase (Phase 1A) with a “Detailed Design” option (Phase 1B). The purpose of the OEX Preliminary Design is to establish the technical feasibility of the vehicle (with a payload module) and to lay out the operational and maintenance infrastructure required to support a hypothetical OEX “squadron”.

    Key dates

    1. June 24, 2025Posted Date
    2. October 31, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

    Frequently asked questions

    Ocean Explorer (OEX) Large Underwater Vehicle Demonstrator is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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