Submerged Infrastructure Inspection Challenge
Issuing Agency:DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE ARMY
Solicitation ID:sam_26152258ff6749fa9fc4fe2a2799c44b
RFP Description
Challenge Overview The Submerged Infrastructure Inspection Challenge is seeking field-ready technologies that can inspect submerged lock infrastructure without dewatering. Solutions should provide highresolution, actionable insights on underwater concrete and steel components to support future maintenance planning. Strong candidates may include companies and teams working in underwater imaging, robotics, sensing, marine operations, and related data-collection technologies that can assess submerged infrastructure without dewatering. The challenge includes two phases. In Phase 1, participants submit applications describing their technology and capabilities. Up to eight finalists will advance to Phase 2 for live demonstrations at a designated lock site in July 2026. U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is looking for practical inspection solutions that can operate in real-world underwater conditions and help engineers identify structural issues while infrastructure remains submerged and in service. Advancing proven underwater inspection technologies for smarter lock maintenance. Phase 1: Applications describing the technology and capabilities are due June 12, 2026 at 8 PM ET. Up to 8 finalists will each receive a $10,000 prize and advance to the live Demonstration Event. Phase 2: Finalists will demonstrate their technology at a designated lock site in July 2026 ahead of a scheduled dewatering inspection. The Grand Prize winner of the Demonstration Event will receive $150,000.
How to Win This Contract
This is an open market solicitation. Since it is open to all qualified contractors, competition may be high. Differentiating your technical response and offering a highly compliant proposal structure will be key to winning. For projects of this size, having clear, compliant documentation and showing immediately available resources to execute the work is the fastest path to selection by DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE ARMY. Ensure all bid packages, attachments, and compliance affidavits are completed and uploaded to samgov before the closing deadline on 6/13/2026.
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