Coast Guard Tests 'Super Intelligence' to Spot Rescue Targets in Sensor Feeds
Published Date: 10/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The Coast Guard wants to team up with a company called LOOKOUT to test smart tools that help spot people or objects during Search and Rescue missions using sensor video feeds. They’re asking for public feedback and other federal groups to join in before November 25, 2026. This partnership aims to speed up rescue efforts with high-tech, portable gear that works in tough weather and tricky conditions.
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 2 costs, 0 mixed.
Small Businesses Given Special Consideration
The Coast Guard will give special consideration to small business firms and consortia, and will prefer business units located in the United States when selecting participants for this Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA). This preference is explicitly stated as part of the selection approach for the SI situational awareness technology assessment.
No Reimbursement; Applicants Must Supply Resources
The Coast Guard will provide no funding to reimburse proposal development costs, and non-Federal participants are expected to provide staff, travel, installation, technical support, and to draft a summary report as part of the CRADA contributions. The Coast Guard explicitly states it will provide no funding for reimbursement of proposal development costs.
Coast Guard Provides Staff and Data Feeds for Tests
Under the proposed CRADA, the Coast Guard expects to provide appropriate Coast Guard staff, travel for Coast Guard staff, and required data feeds to support test objectives for evaluating SI situational awareness tools. These Coast Guard contributions are explicitly listed as part of what the federal party will provide.
Proposal Format and Classification Limits
Proposals submitted for consideration are expected to be unclassified and consist of not more than five single-sided pages (excluding cover page and specified forms). The Coast Guard will not return proposals and will select proposals at its sole discretion.
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