# NOAA OECI Showcases Underwater Systems in Rhode Island

In October 2026, the NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute held a two-day underwater systems and autonomy showcase at the University of Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay Campus in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Demonstrations covered subsea navigation, communications, imaging, and autonomous observation technologies relevant to NOAA ocean exploration and marine-sanctuary work. The event brought researchers and industry together, but announced no solicitation, contract award, or other specific procurement opportunity.

- The showcased capabilities—including technologies associated with Sonardyne, Voyis, and Seatrak—provide industry stakeholders with examples of systems relevant to NOAA’s ocean exploration activities.
- For procurement teams and contractors, the event offers market context on capability areas of interest; it does not establish a funded requirement or an immediate bid opportunity.
- Firms developing subsea navigation, communications, imaging, or autonomous observation systems can use these mission areas to assess the relevance of their offerings to NOAA programs.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS)

### Vendors
- Sonardyne ()
- Voyis ()
- Seatrak ()

### Sources
- [NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute Holds](https://www.marinetechnologynews.com/news/ocean-exploration-cooperative-institute-667254) - Marine Technology News