66 -- Deep Water Doppler Current Profiler

The National Data Buoy Center, under the Department of Commerce's NOAA office, is set to negotiate exclusively with Teledyne RD Instruments, Inc. from San Diego, CA, for the acquisition of 11 Deep Water Doppler Current Profilers. These devices are designed to operate at depths of 400 meters and feature four transducers arranged at 90-degree azimuths. Each unit comprises a single pressure vessel that houses all necessary components including hardware, transducers, batteries, and electronics. This procurement aligns with the NAICS code 334519 and is managed from the Kansas City, MO office. The contract reference number is NWWG9500-6-27107, with the solicitation being posted in May 2006. The point of contact for this contract is Kurt L. Weilbaecher, who can be reached via phone or email. The purchase underscores an effort to enhance the National Data Buoy Center's capabilities in oceanographic data collection with advanced, durable current profiling technology.