NCMS is assisting the US Navy in seeking a partner with submersible handheld power tools for demonstration at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) in Bremerton, Washington, on 22-23 June, 2023.

Background

The US Navy is seeking industry and academic partners with submersible handheld power tools to be demonstrated with Sea Class robotic assistance. Hosted by PSNS & IMF at the waterfront Navy Dive locker; the Navy will be demonstrating robots assisting human divers while performing routine maintenance and sustainment activities. Partners who are selected to participate will have their tools demonstrated by human and Sea Class robotic maintainers.

Capabilities Sought*

The US Navy is seeking underwater tools to perform the following maintenance activities:

  • Drilling
  • Cutting
  • Removal of fasteners
  • Installation of fasteners

The Navy would also be interested in additional underwater processes and tools not mentioned above. Organizations with additional underwater tooling capabilities are encouraged to submit.

*Selected technology providers who are invited to demonstrate by the US Navy will be responsible for their travel and accommodations. Selected technologies must be in compliance with PSNS & IMF technology security requirements; additional technical information may need to be provided for base access. Invited participants will be required to submit a DD-5512 or hold a Common Access Card (CAC) to gain base access. Failure to submit necessary documentation by a designated deadline will result in the inability to participate in this demonstration exercise.

 Responses

Interested parties should complete the following form and provide a Capability Summary with no more than three (3) pages. Responses are due no later than 28 May, 2023. All questions or concerns can be addressed to opportunities@ncms.org.

Disclaimer and other Legal Information

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