7A--Machine Learning Assisted Electronic Monitoring

The Department of Commerce, through the NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center, is seeking quotes for the development and piloting of a machine learning assisted electronic monitoring solution for West Coast fixed gear fisheries. This initiative, identified under solicitation 1305M326Q0437 and NAICS code 541511, will initially focus on the LENT sablefish sector. The project involves a pilot implementation across three to five vessels to establish technical capabilities for gear and effort tracking, catch and discard monitoring, geospatial logging, and system health reporting, all while integrating with existing observer program standards. This combined synopsis and solicitation is managed by the office in Seattle, Washington, with Carina Topasna serving as the primary point of contact. The contract is designated as a small business set-aside. Interested parties must submit their quotations by September 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time, following a question deadline of August 25, 2026. The scope of work emphasizes the creation of a robust electronic monitoring system that utilizes machine learning to enhance the scientific monitoring of fisheries activities.