Human Mobility Data Subscription
ID: 1305M226Q0002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DATA (OTHER THAN SCIENTIFIC) (B506)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a871c8bc47ec4fb8a228af7f596870d5/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a qualified provider for an annual subscription to human mobility data, with options for two additional one-year renewals. The primary objective is to utilize this data to analyze recreational and other human uses of coastal natural resources in the U.S., particularly in relation to the impacts of oil spills and toxic waste sites. This data will be crucial for NOAA's Assessment & Restoration Division and its partners in monitoring marine sanctuary use and valuing environmental amenities. Interested vendors should note that the solicitation is expected to be issued around January 8, 2026, with quotes due by February 17, 2026. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Marion Cavanaugh at marion.cavanaugh@noaa.gov or Tyrone Lewis at tyrone.m.lewis@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Marion Cavanaugh
    (757) 441-6647
    marion.cavanaugh@noaa.gov
    Tyrone Lewis
    (816) 426-7453
    (757) 664-3575
    tyrone.m.lewis@noaa.gov
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