66 -- Acoustic Modem Equipment for DART Systems

The Department of Commerce's National Data Buoy Center at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, is set to negotiate exclusively with Benthos, Inc., located in North Falmouth, Massachusetts, for the procurement of 72 units of Acoustic Modem Equipment intended for the DART (Deep-ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunamis) program. This equipment is critical to the DART system, which plays an important role in tsunami detection and reporting. The solicitation was posted in August 2005 and falls under NAICS code 334419, with a small business size standard of 500 employees. The contract is managed through the office located in Kansas City, Missouri. The procurement emphasizes the specialized nature of the equipment and contractor, as Benthos, Inc. is the sole candidate for negotiation, reflecting their unique capabilities or previous involvement with the DART program. The contract details highlight the focus on supporting NOAA’s tsunami detection infrastructure, which contributes to public safety and environmental monitoring efforts. This initiative reflects the agency’s commitment to investing in advanced technology to improve natural disaster response mechanisms.