Notice of Intent to Sole Source: Marine Optical Buoy (MOBY) Operations and Technology Refresh
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASILVER SPRING, MD, 20910, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2d27e59c769e4c8eb862bbef603b7e95/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to award a sole source contract to the San Jose State University Research Foundation for the Marine Optical Buoy (MOBY) Operations and Technology Refresh. This contract aims to enhance the system vicarious calibration capability by delivering and supporting the refreshed MOBY systems (MOBY 2.0), which are crucial for ensuring the accuracy and reliability of ocean color measurements used in satellite data calibration. The work will be performed in Honolulu, Hawaii, with the solicitation number 1332KP24R0032, and interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements for consideration. For inquiries, contact Kimberly DeLong at kimberly.delong@noaa.gov or Lauren Jayne at lauren.jayne@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Kimberly DeLong
    kimberly.delong@noaa.gov
    Lauren Jayne
    lauren.jayne@noaa.gov
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