Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE
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.
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.
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.
SamSearch Platform
AI-powered intelligence for the right opportunities, the right leads, and the right time.