Digital Seafloor Sub-Bottom Characterization

The Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, plans to award a sole source contract to Oologah Technologies Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) located at the same facility. This contract, authorized under specific federal acquisition regulations, will support Digital Seafloor Sub-Bottom Characterization efforts. The work involves converting hardcopy charts into digital formats to enhance geo-acoustic databases, requiring specialized expertise in NAVOCEANO’s scientific computing infrastructure, sub-bottom database procedures, and GIS software. The project is expected to require about 885 labor hours over one year and will be conducted within a classified environment, necessitating security clearances for contractor personnel. The contract will be issued as a time-and-materials purchase order, with the contractor working on-site at Stennis Space Center. This procurement is not open for competitive bidding and is for informational purposes only. The Naval Oceanographic Office retains sole discretion over whether to compete the award based on any responses to the notice. Points of contact for inquiries include the agency’s Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer. The effort supports maintaining and improving the Navy’s geo-acoustic data capabilities through highly specialized technical work aligned with NAVOCEANO’s operational infrastructure.