Cellular Data Connectivity Coordination

The contract seeks a subcontractor to provide and manage cellular IoT and M2M data plans enabling real-time transmission of sensor data from fishing vessels operating along the U.S. East Coast. The primary objective is to establish reliable, continuous connectivity to support the monitoring and collection of environmental and operational data from onboard sensors deployed on commercial fishing vessels. The solution must ensure seamless data flow across cellular networks with sufficient coverage, bandwidth, and uptime to meet the demands of real-time telemetry in maritime environments where signal consistency can be challenging. The work is classified under NAICS code 517210, indicating telecommunications services, and will be performed primarily based out of Woods Hole, Massachusetts, reflecting its alignment with NOAA’s research and monitoring infrastructure in the region. The opportunity is open for responses through July 10, 2026, and is issued under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, part of the Department of Commerce. The subcontractor must demonstrate technical expertise in deploying scalable, secure, and robust cellular data solutions tailored for remote, mobile maritime applications, with an emphasis on durability, low-latency transmission, and compatibility with existing onboard sensor systems.