B -- Acouustic Doppler Current Profiling

The contract involves a sole source procurement with Oregon State University (OSU) for Acoustic Doppler Current Profiling (ADCP) services, specifically focusing on the collection, initial at-sea processing, and post-cruise processing of ADCP data to produce finalized velocity data sets. The work will include processing both current (2005) and historical ADCP data from past Groundfish Acoustic Surveys, particularly those from 2001 and 2003, as well as initiating an analysis and comparison of data spanning from 1995 to 2005. OSU’s College of Oceanic & Atmospheric Sciences (COAS), with recognized experts such as Drs. Barth and Price, has significant experience in this field and has recently collaborated with NOAA/NMFS, making them uniquely qualified to ensure continuity and accuracy by comparing newly gathered data against previously collected datasets. The Department of Commerce, through NOAA’s office in Seattle, Washington, is issuing this notice with solicitation number WASC-05-0511 under NAICS code 611310. Although the intent is to procure on a sole source basis, all responsible sources are invited to submit bids or proposals for consideration. The point of contact for this procurement is Shannon McIlroy, a purchasing agent reachable via email or phone. The contract’s primary mission is to leverage OSU’s specialized expertise and recent experience with NOAA to maintain consistency and integrity in the ADCP data processing and analysis critical for ongoing oceanographic research.