Uncrewed Aircraft System for use aboard NOAA’s Maritime Vessels to conduct Marine Mammal Observation Surveys
ID: 140800-25-0022Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

NAICS

Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/30888f16d47d42d5aedcf039ead5f276/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is conducting market research for a potential procurement of a hybrid Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) – Fixed Wing (FW) Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) to support marine mammal observation surveys aboard its maritime vessels. The UAS must be capable of shipboard launch and recovery, operate for a minimum of four hours, and transmit real-time data from integrated imaging payloads while flying at distances of at least 20 nautical miles from the vessel. This initiative is crucial for enhancing NOAA's capabilities in conducting marine mammal assessments and advancing UAS technology applications in marine environments. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Capability Statement by November 27, 2024, to James Skaggs at james.skaggs@noaa.gov, with no reimbursement for costs incurred in response to this notice.

    Point(s) of Contact
    James Skaggs
    (757) 605-7405
    james.skaggs@noaa.gov
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    SSN DRAFT SOW for FY25 Vessel-based UAS and Support Services.pdf
    The NOAA is seeking support for Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) operations to assist with its National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) marine mammal surveys. The initiative encompasses integrating a hybrid Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) and Fixed Wing (FW) UAS, scheduled for deployment in 2025. Key tasks include payload integration, testing for shipboard launch and recovery, and conducting marine mammal surveys in the Gulf of Mexico. The contract emphasizes capabilities for extended flight ranges (up to 20 nautical miles) and autonomous operations, ensuring effective data transmission during missions. The project will unfold in three phases: integration and testing of imaging systems, operations support for a pre-mission test exercise, followed by actual NMFS marine mammal survey missions. Successful proposals must meet specific performance criteria and demonstrate thorough documentation of flight operations and data collection. The outcomes will bolster NOAA’s ability to conduct efficient marine mammal assessments while advancing UAS technology applications in a marine environment. This effort reflects NOAA's commitment to use innovative technologies to enhance marine ecosystem stewardship.
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