Ocean Data Buoy Supply and Maintenance Services

The contract seeks the procurement, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of 400 Spotter buoys designed for real-time collection of oceanographic and meteorological data, ensuring continuous monitoring of marine conditions. Each buoy must be equipped with advanced sensors for environmental measurements and support remote diagnostics to enable efficient troubleshooting and software updates without physical intervention. The scope includes timely replacement of faulty or degraded units to maintain operational readiness and data integrity across the full fleet. All equipment must meet stringent performance standards for durability, accuracy, and reliability in harsh offshore environments. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, restricted to eligible small businesses as defined by the NAICS code 334513, which covers navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing. The contract is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk under the Department of Defense and requires submission of proposals by July 27, 2026. Full performance is expected to occur in operational maritime zones managed by the U.S. Navy, though specific geographic locations are not detailed. The subcontract nature indicates coordination with a prime contractor or multiple subcontractors may be involved in fulfillment, with emphasis on compliance with defense procurement protocols and sustained service-level commitments throughout the contract period.