Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Items required are Automated Surface Vehicles (ASV) designed and manufactured to be rugged to the marine domain. The ASV shall be designed to be consistent in speed and maneuverability in turning left... Items required are Automated Surface Vehicles (ASV) designed and manufactured to be rugged to the marine domain. The ASV shall be designed to be consistent in speed and maneuverability in turning left and right for each platform and among each platform – this is critical as analysis of multi-robot autonomy interactions relies on consistent physical capabilities and performance so that perceived on-water behavior is the result of on-board algorithms and not physical limitations. The ASV shall be capable of integrating additional computers (companion or backseat computers) which is required to transition artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to a real platform. The ASV shall be man-portable which is important for transportation between lab, test site, and placing in the water. Its size and portability are important for safety while on the water to reduce the potential damage in the rare case of collision and manipulation during recovery.