CEROS: National Defense Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences

Active Solicitations

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and the State of Hawaii established a Cooperative Agreement to support a broad spectrum of research in ocean sciences in the State of Hawaii and to provide support for CEROS (the National Defense Center of Excellence for Research in Ocean Sciences).

Structural Solutions, Inc.
Polyhedrally-Stiffened Cylindrical Pressure Hulls

The objectives of the CEROS program are:

Focus a core technical program on maritime military technology needs,
Facilitate innovative technical development and demonstrations,
Solicit and support technically important projects with transition potential,
Enhance sustainable commercial technology capabilities in Hawaii,
Maintain program quality, control costs, and deliver results

CEROS solicits and supports innovative technologies for national maritime military applications and sustained technology-based economic development in Hawai'i.

CEROS Solicitations are also posted on the State of Hawaii Procurement Office website, which may also contain other relevant information for bidders.