The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to explore industry capabilities for developing an Energy Usage Monitor for its research ships. The primary objective is to create a system that provides real-time monitoring of vessel energy usage, including metrics such as speed, electrical consumption, and fuel efficiency, to enhance operational management and support NOAA's goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This initiative is crucial for improving energy management practices aboard NOAA vessels, particularly for diesel electric vessels, and aims to identify solutions that can integrate with existing onboard data systems. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their responses, detailing their technical capabilities and potential solutions, by November 6, 2024. For further inquiries, contact Jessica Loftus at Jessica.Loftus@noaa.gov or Andrew Northcutt at andrew.northcutt@noaa.gov.