Description
The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a remote-controlled boat to assist with the collection of flow measurements and the completion of bathometric surveys. The boat must be able to transport a Sontek M9 and accommodate flow measurements without a tagline and accommodate bathometric surveys of lakes and reservoirs. The procured boat and adapter must be compatible with the Sontek RS5 ADCP System. The requirements for the boat include a high-definition camera with live video feedback, autonomous or manual operation, an inflatable hull, redundant steering, a weather-resistant transmitter, and a 1 km range on battery. The boat must also be able to operate in waters that are 0.30 m deep and have a maximum payload of at least 8 kg.
• The boat shall include a high-definition camera with live video feedback to support field operations;
• The boat shall accommodate autonomous or manual operation using an app and long-range controller with Bluetooth and 4G connectivity;
• The boat shall have an inflatable hull that is easy to transport;
• The boat shall include redundant steering;
• The boat shall include a weather-resistant transmitter;
• The boat shall accommodate a 1 km range on battery with Bluetooth and 4G connectivity;
• The boat shall be able to operate in waters that are 0.30 m deep;
• The boat shall not weigh, without batteries, more than 15 kg (33 lbs) so that a single employee is able to carry the device in the field;
• The boat shall accommodate a maximum payload of at least 8 kg;
• The boat length shall not exceed 1.7m (5.6 ft);
• The boat width shall not exceed 0.8m (2.62 ft);
• The boat shall have 3 or more underwater thrusters;
• The boat shall be able to attain a cruise speed of 3 m/s (9.8 ft/s);
• The boat shall be able to attain a maximum speed of 4 m/s (13.1 ft/s);
• The boat shall have a return home function to allow it to return to the start position of deployment if the battery runs low;
• The boat shall have a position hold function that allows it to remain in a precise location without drifting in the current;
• The boat shall be able to complete programmed transects without a tagline;
• The transects that are set on the boat controls shall be repeatable;
• The boat shall accommodate real-time course correction, allowing it to accommodate changing flow conditions and travel in a straight line in a flowing water body.