Air deployable drift modelling buoys

🌊 Tender Overview: Air Deployable Drift Modelling Buoys The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) is seeking tenders for the supply of Air Deployable Drift Modelling Buoys (DMBs). These devices are critical for maritime safety, utilizing Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology to accurately measure and track maritime drift patterns. 🛠 Scope and Requirements Successful bidders must provide DMBs capable of being deployed from a variety of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. Key operational requirements include: Deployment Capability: Must withstand deployment from aircraft, including fixed-wing Challenger aircraft traveling at speeds up to 200 KIAS. Reliability: Devices must operate effectively across diverse and challenging environmental and operational conditions. Compliance: Respondents must provide an Australian Business Number (ABN) if registered as an Australian company. 📅 Key Information Contract Duration: The project is expected to commence on 6 August 2026 for an initial term of 5 years. Submission Deadline: 9 June 2026, 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time). Location: Nationwide (ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS). 🔍 Search Keywords Maritime safety, drift modelling, GNSS technology, air-deployable buoys, search and rescue equipment, maritime surveillance, AMSA, aviation-grade electronics.