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Navigation Survey Rodeo: Evaluating Autonomous and Uncrewed Hydrographic Surveying Solutions

Name: Navigation Survey Rodeo: Evaluating Autonomous and Uncrewed Hydrographic Surveying Solutions
Creator: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Keywords: CSO

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersERDC

AI Overview

Industry teams are invited to demonstrate autonomous and uncrewed hydrographic survey technologies that can map navigation channels in turbid rivers and high-energy coastal inlets. The challenge aims to reduce USACE's reliance on crewed boats, improve shoaling detection and dredging schedules, and establish clear operational limits for uncrewed systems.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Funding Amount

Up to $300,000

Release Date

October 22, 2026

Due Date

November 23, 2026

Official Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Navigation HQ (HQUSACE Navigation) and Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) seek to identify, evaluate, and demonstrate industry survey technologies at federal coastal and inland navigation projects across various geographic locations, turbidity levels, and sea states. This effort aims to establish clear operational limits and force-multiplier viability to support USACE navigation channel survey requirements.

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