HERNDON, Va. - Serco Inc., a provider of professional, technology, engineering, and management services, announced they were awarded the Autonomy and Vehicle Control Systems/ Testing and Evaluations contract to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock (Md.) Division’s (NSWCCD) Naval Architecture and Engineering Department.
Under this new program, the firm will assist the Navy with the development and testing of autonomous driving for unmanned surface vessels. The 3-year contract has an estimated value of $68M.
Serco will deliver services and products in support of autonomy and vessel control systems including systems integration, configuration management, and software development of autonomous systems. In addition, they will provide services in support of testing and evaluation of unmanned maritime systems for future deployment into fleet operations.
The NSWCCD's Naval Architecture and Engineering Department is the Navy's lead organization for research, engineering, and design of surface ships, submarines, combatant craft, and unmanned systems.
Its mission is to provide the Navy with the world's best naval architecture and engineering capabilities.
Serco plans to perform work in Norfolk/Virginia Beach, VA, with supplemental support provided in San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; and Gulfport, MS; and surrounding Gulf Coast areas. (EIN News 01/07/24) Serco Awarded New $68 Million Contract to Support Navy's Unmanned Maritime Systems - EIN Presswire (einnews.com)
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