Secondary Payload Sensors and Winch Integration

The contract seeks the supply and integration of specialized hydrographic sensing equipment, including a side scan sonar system, a Teledyne RiverPro ADCP, and an automated winch system designed to operate seamlessly with WinRiver II software. This effort is part of a broader initiative to enhance data collection capabilities for waterway monitoring and environmental assessment, with all components required to be fully compatible and functionally integrated to ensure reliable operational performance in field conditions. The equipment must meet stringent technical specifications for accuracy, durability, and compatibility with existing NOAA data platforms. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under the SBA program, with the NAICS code 334511 indicating classification within the navigational, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing sector. The opportunity was posted on July 16, 2026, with a response deadline of July 29, 2026. Performance is expected to support U.S. Department of Commerce NOAA operations, although specific geographic locations for deployment are not detailed. The contract structure emphasizes qualified small business participation and requires proposed solutions to align with NOAA’s technical and logistical needs for autonomous hydrographic data acquisition systems.