RFI - SPVDS

The Netherlands Ministry of Defence (NLMoD) — Materiel and IT Command (COMMIT) — is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) for the Sea Bed Penetrating Variable Depth Sonar (SPVDS) system. The SPVDS consists of a Low Frequency Seabed Penetrating Synthetic Aperture Sonar (LFSAS) - integrated onto an Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) - intended to detect objects buried in the seabed in support of Royal Netherlands Navy mine countermeasures and Seabed Warfare operations. NLMoD intends to procure between 3 and 5 operational SPVDS systems by 2031. This RFI is a non-committal market consultation to assess market feasibility and interest - and to gather input on suitable contracting structures. No procurement decision has been taken. Participation creates no rights or obligations for either party. Het...