IUU Fishing Analytics and Dark-Vessel Detection Module Development

The contract seeks the development and maintenance of advanced analytics modules designed to detect illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities by identifying dark vessels, AIS spoofing, and unauthorized transshipments through machine learning techniques. These modules must align with the operational workflows and standards established by NOAA’s Office of Law Enforcement to ensure seamless integration into existing monitoring and enforcement systems. The work focuses on enhancing maritime domain awareness by leveraging data-driven approaches to uncover hidden or manipulated vessel behavior patterns that evade conventional tracking methods. The contract is structured as a subcontract under the North American Industry Classification System code 541330, indicating it pertains to mathematical science and data analytics services. It was posted on July 8, 2026, with a response deadline of July 23, 2026, and is issued by the Department of Commerce, specifically through NOAA. The performance location and point of contact details are unspecified, but successful bidders will be expected to deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable analytics tools that operate within NOAA’s existing infrastructure and meet stringent operational requirements for real-time detection and reporting of illicit maritime activity.