DIU CSO #PROJ00607

Solicitation for Robotic Exclusion & Engagement Framework (REEF) to Counter Underwater Threats

This opportunity seeks innovative commercial solutions for the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) and UK Ministry of Defence to counter underwater threats to critical infrastructure and military forces. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) - Collaboration with UK Ministry of Defence - Scope of Request: - Solutions to detect, track, classify, and defeat threats from autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs), remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and semi-submersibles - Focus on scalable, rapidly deployable systems using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) sensors, edge processing, sensor fusion, software, and interdiction methods - Required capabilities include: - Detection, tracking, classification, and defeat (non-kinetic and kinetic) of underwater threats - Decoy capabilities - Secure data transmission - Integrated command and control (COP/C2) with AI/ML decision support - Compatibility with all sensor types (active/passive sonar, EO/IR, fiber optic acoustic, magnetic, vector sensor arrays) - Open architecture and MOSA compliance for integration with government systems - Vendor Participation: - Vendors may propose solutions for any or all components - Selected vendors will collaborate with government partners for in-water testing and system integration - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or quantities are listed; the emphasis is on innovative, commercially available technologies

Description

This bilateral solicitation between the U.S. and UK seeks innovative solutions to counter threats posed by autonomous underwater vehicles to critical infrastructure and waterways. The program aims to develop a flexible, scalable system covering detection, tracking, classification, and defeat of underwater threats using commercial off-the-shelf technologies. Solutions may address components such as sensing, interdiction methods, data architecture, and command and control, with an emphasis on integration and rapid deployment. Selected vendors will collaborate closely with government partners, including in-water testing within 90 days of award.

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