Photon Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV)

The U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract for a Photon Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to Deep Trekker, Inc. The award will be made without competition under FAR 12.102 because the specified ROV brand meets unique cybersecurity, training, and interoperability requirements. Interested parties may submit capabilities and qualifications by the deadline, but the contract is expected to be awarded to the identified vendor. • Solicitation ID: 31140PR260000178 • Vendor: Deep Trekker, Inc. (Canada) • Product: Photon ROV (commercial underwater robot) • Location of work/delivery: USCG Base Kodiak, Kodiak, AK • Submission deadline for qualifications: 27 Aug 2026, 13:00 AK time • This is a notice of intent to award a sole‑source contract, not a competitive solicitation • NAICS code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical Systems) • No price or contract term disclosed; award will be a one‑time purchase of the ROV system.