VideoRay LLC, a rapidly growing defense technology company,
announced today that it has been awarded a $92.6M USD five-year
indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the
continuous production, sustainment, and development of the MK20
Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) platform for the US Navy's
Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR).
POTTSTOWN, Pa., May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VideoRay Awarded $92.6M US Navy Maritime Expeditionary Standoff
Response (MESR) Production Contract for Mission Specialist
Technology
We are grateful for the opportunity to
collaborate with the Navy and to receive valuable feedback, which
has been instrumental in continuously enhancing our next-generation
Expeditionary EOD and MCM systems to meet the fleet's
requirements.
VideoRay LLC, a rapidly growing defense technology company,
announced today that it has been awarded a $92.6M USD five-year
indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract for the
continuous production, sustainment, and development of the MK20
Defender Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) platform for the US Navy's
Maritime Expeditionary Standoff Response (MESR).
This contract provides access to VideoRay's Mission Specialist
family of underwater robotics systems to support the Navy's
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Underwater Response Vehicle program and
the MESR program of record. Administered by Naval Information
Warfare Command, Pacific, the contract provides for the delivery
and support of the Navy's next-generation Remotely Operated
Vehicles (ROVs) that will be used to conduct critical undersea
missions to support our warfighters.
The MK20 Defender ROV, based on VideoRay's Mission Specialist
Defender, is a highly robust, man-portable, expeditionary ROV that
offers modularity and an open architecture design that allows for
the easy integration of third-party sensors, software applications,
and versatile, field-swappable payload options to meet the Navy's
expanding needs for expeditionary mine countermeasure operations.
Core technology onboard this platform has been developed by
industry partners and includes: EOD Workspace control software and
autonomy platform by Greensea IQ, Multibeam sonar and USBL
positioning system by BluePrint Subsea, Doppler Velocity Log (DVL)
for navigation by Nortek, and a 2-function manipulator
by Eddify, which all combine to significantly expand vehicle
capabilities while maintaining the size, weight, and power (SWAP)
specifications required to meet the Navy's challenging
requirements.
Designed and built in Pottstown,
Pennsylvania and serviced from the company's Pottstown and San
Diego, California offices, the Mission Specialist Defender
has quickly become the cornerstone of VideoRay's Mission Specialist
family of products, boasting a rapidly growing number of domestic
and international defense and commercial customers worldwide.
"This production contract with the U.S. Navy marks an exciting
new chapter for VideoRay, acknowledging the dedication and hard
work of our team to achieve this significant milestone," said
Chris Gibson, Chief Executive
Officer of VideoRay. "We are grateful for the opportunity to
collaborate with the Navy and to receive valuable feedback, which
has been instrumental in continuously enhancing our next-generation
Expeditionary EOD and MCM systems to meet the fleet's requirements.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with the U.S. Navy,
along with our partners to advance our technology and capabilities
to meet the needs of our defense and commercial customers alike
worldwide."
For more information on this contract, visit:
https://www.defense.gov/News/Contracts/Contract/Article/3772311/ or
https://www.defensedaily.com/contract-awards/contract-award-videoray-llc-pottstown-pennsylvania-92684651/
For more information about VideoRay, visit
http://www.videoray.com
About VideoRay
VideoRay Mission Specialist Underwater Robotic Systems have
redefined the "inspection class" ROV category. VideoRay systems
deliver industry-leading power and maneuverability. The durable
modular platform is built to handle heavy payloads and a wide array
of sensors and tooling, and these systems can operate at
significant depths for hours, days or even months at a time.
Mission Specialist robots are used around the world in demanding
underwater missions to support national security, first responders,
object search and recovery, infrastructure examination and science
and research. To learn more about VideoRay, visit videoray.com or
call +1 610-458-3000.
Media Contact
Margo Newcombe
VP Marketing & Partner Programs
VideoRay
Margo.newcombe@videoray.com
+1-508-776-6593
http://www.videoray.com
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