A--NOI: PYTHON FOR MULTI-SPECTRAL SENSOR
ID: 140E0125Q0020Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENTACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISIONSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT R&D SERVICES; POLLUTION CONTROL AND ABATEMENT; APPLIED RESEARCH (AH42)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c042051eae754323a9c4e61bc6e3f14d/view
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    The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) within the Department of the Interior intends to award a sole-source contract to Water Mapping, LLC for the development of an automated algorithm compatible with the Micasense Altum-PT multispectral sensor. This project aims to enhance oil detection and thickness measurement capabilities in marine environments, utilizing an open-source Python framework to address specific technical challenges related to oil spill response. The contract, justified under Federal Acquisition Regulation guidelines due to Water Mapping's unique qualifications and prior experience, is crucial for advancing oil spill management technologies. Interested parties may submit capability statements by January 31, 2025, with the anticipated award date set for March 13, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Michelle Potter at michelle.potter@bsee.gov or call 703-787-1007.

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    Potter, Michelle
    (703) 787-1007
    michelle.potter@bsee.gov
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    The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), intends to award a sole-source contract to Water Mapping, LLC for developing an automated algorithm compatible with the Micasense Altum-PT multispectral sensor. This contract, approved under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, is justified as Water Mapping possesses unique qualifications and prior experience in oil spill response algorithm development. The new algorithm will utilize an open-source Python framework to enhance oil detection and thickness measurement capabilities in marine environments, addressing specific technical challenges. With the anticipated award date set for March 13, 2025, interested parties may submit capability statements by January 31, 2025. The necessity for limiting the award to a single source is based on Water Mapping’s established expertise, prior successful projects, and their ability to modify existing algorithms without additional costs. The BSEE emphasizes the importance of this project for effective oil spill management and technological advancement in monitoring. Competition will be promoted in future acquisitions as part of the Bureau's ongoing efforts to improve oil spill preparedness and response capabilities.
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