Field-Deployable Sensor Network Development and Deployment

The contract seeks a subcontractor to design, build, and deploy ruggedized IoT sensor systems capable of real-time monitoring of water flow, quality, and energy consumption in remote and challenging environments. The systems must be engineered for long-term reliability under harsh conditions, including extreme temperatures, humidity, and limited or no access to infrastructure, with robust communication capabilities to transmit data reliably from isolated locations. The solution must integrate durable hardware, low-power electronics, and secure data transmission protocols to ensure continuous operation without frequent maintenance. The project is issued under NAICS code 334510, indicating a focus on navigation, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing, and is facilitated by the National Science Foundation’s Division of Acquisition and Cooperative Support. Responses are due by August 6, 2026, and the work will be performed in unspecified remote locations across the United States, requiring the contractor to develop adaptable field solutions without fixed deployment sites. The subcontract’s structure suggests the successful bidder will collaborate with a prime contractor or other institutional partners to deliver a complete, integrated monitoring network for scientific research and environmental stewardship purposes.