The defense contracting world is buzzing with another big win—BlueHalo has landed a $30.7 million contract with Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific to provide systems engineering and support services for its Mission Specialist Defender ROV. This five-year navy contract reinforces BlueHalo’s role as a leader in underwater robotic systems and expands its contributions to the U.S. Navy’s maritime security, reconnaissance, and mine countermeasure missions.
Navy Contract Drives Advanced Underwater Robotics Development
This Navy Contract for Cutting-Edge Underwater Robotics award follows the $92.6 million MESR contract that the U.S. Navy awarded to VideoRay last year, a company that BlueHalo later acquired. With this latest win, BlueHalo continues to demonstrate the power of integrating commercial off-the-shelf defense solutions with evolving military needs. Their Mission Specialist Defender ROV is designed for high-risk maritime environments, offering unmatched maneuverability, payload integration, and operational flexibility—key factors in supporting the Navy’s expeditionary forces. For government contractors, this win highlights several important lessons. First, the federal government is actively investing in cutting-edge technology to enhance national security, meaning there are significant opportunities in defense, cybersecurity, AI, and unmanned systems. Second, aligning innovative solutions with agency priorities is a proven strategy for securing multi-year contracts. Finally, companies that understand the proposal process—from responding to RFIs and RFPs to crafting a compelling technical and management approach—position themselves ahead of the competition.
If your business is looking to break into government contracting, navy contract or scale up with larger awards, having a strong proposal strategy is essential. Whether it’s identifying opportunities, developing a compliant and persuasive response, or refining your pricing strategy, our proposal experts can help you navigate the process. Winning navy contracts isn’t just about great technology—it’s about telling the right story to the right agency in the right way. BlueHalo’s success proves that with the right approach, even highly competitive contracts are within reach. Ready to craft a winning proposal for your next big opportunity? Let’s talk strategy and make it happen.
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