Navy Selects Pennsylvania-Based Company for Five-Year IDIQ Contract

The US Navy has awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to Gecko Robotics for its hull-scaling robots and artificial intelligence. The contract is worth up to $71 million and will cover 18 ships in the US Pacific Fleet over the next nine months. Gecko’s technology detects repairs up to 50 times faster than traditional efforts, according to the company’s CEO. The Navy aims to improve combat surge readiness across the fleet, with Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jim Kilby stating that readiness for surface ships is currently at approximately 68%. The contract is part of the Navy’s broader initiative to achieve 80% readiness by 2027.