DoD Communities Of Interest: Ground and Sea Platforms
Subject : Electronic Search and Rescue (eSAR) Watercraft
Due Date: 1 Oct 2021
Government Organization: Defense Innovation Unit DIU
Description :
The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking electric-powered, small watercraft capable of performing a range of maritime missions—such as search and rescue and maritime reconnaissance operations—from naval vessels and along coast lines. This effort will begin to deliver alternative energy solutions to naval platforms with the intent to reduce reliance on fossil fuel products and test the capability, safety, and reliability of underutilized energy storage devices in the maritime domain. The eSAR watercraft solution should enhance the DoD’s maritime operational capabilities through cross-platform energy sharing, lower maintenance requirements, increased craft and operator survivability (e.g. via lower acoustic and thermal signatures), and potential, future expanded mission use cases that may include remote operation.
Website : https://www.diu.mil/work-with-us/submit-solution/PROJ00352
Questions or assistance, contact:
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office (DEFTECH)
Dennis Lewis
lewisd@ncmbc.us
703-217-3127
Bob Burton
burtonr@ncmbc.us
910-824-9609
North Carolina Defense Technology Transition Office | PO Box 1748, Fayetteville, NC 2B303