Open-Source Tooling Development for SBES Interoperability

The contract seeks development of open-source software tools including APIs, data converters, and visualization platforms to support data integration and interoperability proofs-of-concept between SBES systems and NOAA platforms. The work must prioritize open standards and community-driven development to ensure accessibility, scalability, and long-term maintenance by external stakeholders. Tools developed under this effort will enable seamless data exchange and enhance collaboration across federal and external entities using SBES and NOAA systems. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 541511, issued by the Department of Commerce, NOAA, with performance expected in Silver Spring. The solicitation was posted on June 18, 2026, and responses are due by June 30, 2026. While no set-aside designation or point of contact details are provided, the emphasis on open-source delivery implies a focus on public transparency, reuse, and broader adoption within the scientific and operational communities engaged with marine and environmental data systems.