D--UHDAS services redacted JOFOC

The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order under solicitation 1305M226Q0252 for the continued support, maintenance, installation, and training of the University of Hawaii Data Acquisition System. This system is critical for shipboard Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler operations across the NOAA fleet. The requirement is categorized under NAICS code 541512 and is managed by the office located in Norfolk, Virginia. The procurement is being conducted as a Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition pursuant to 41 U.S.C. 1901. The University of Hawaii Currents Group has been identified as the only viable provider because they are the sole developer and owner of the proprietary software and algorithms necessary for the system's operation. Ashley Perry serves as the primary point of contact for this requirement.