The Department of Defense, through the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, intends to award a sole source contract to Planet Labs Federal, Inc. for the procurement of satellite electro-optical vessel detections, including image chips and associated metadata. This procurement is critical for enhancing maritime surveillance capabilities, leveraging advanced satellite telecommunications technology. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit bids or proposals, as the government may consider competitive procurement based on responses received by January 24, 2025, at 10 AM Pacific Time. For inquiries, contact Contract Specialist Martin D Mejia at martin.d.mejia.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 619-553-3292.