OceanPowerTechnologies Inc. announced the award of three separate Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple-Award Contracts (MAC) from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These awards further add to OPT?s reputation as a reliable U.S. Government contractor and build on recent successes in the defense and national security space. NOAA has selected OPT as one of several Multiple Award IDIQ contract holders to provide Uncrewed Maritime Systems (UMS) Services to NOAA'sOffice of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), Uncrewed Systems Operation Center (UxSOC).

These contracts have the potential to result in millions of dollars of revenue for OPT, and the ordering period is set to span three years, commencing on September 1, 2023, and concluding on August 31, 2026. Under these contracts, OPT will bring its expertise to three crucial domains: Living Marine Resource Surveys and Research: OPT will utilize cutting-edge Uncrewed Maritime Systems to support NOAA in conducting vital marine resource surveys and research. Meteorological and Oceanographic Observations: OPT?s innovative technology will play a pivotal role in enhancing NOAA?s meteorological and oceanographic observations, further advancing understanding of the natural world.

Ocean Exploration and Characterization: OPT will collaborate with NOAA to explore and characterize the depths of oceans, contributing to the discovery and preservation of invaluable marine ecosystems.