Award
Definitive Contract #1305M325C0032
Kitware Inc Awarded Multi-Year AI Imaging Contract for Steller Sea Lion Conservation
Buyer
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Award Amount
$264,000.00
Ceiling
$264,000.00
Period of Performance
Aug 15, 2025 – Aug 14, 2027
Identifier
1305M325C0032
NAICS
541511
This definitive contract has been awarded to Kitware Inc, a leader in software research and artificial intelligence solutions. The contract commissions the development and deployment of advanced AI-based image processing and counting tools to accurately monitor the Steller sea lion population. Serving as a multi-year, competitively awarded federal agreement, the project aims to leverage innovative AI technology for enhanced environmental conservation and wildlife management. The scope encompasses designing sophisticated AI algorithms to analyze ecological imagery, providing precise counts of sea lions to support critical conservation efforts. Work will be conducted in Clifton Park, New York, over a two-year period, highlighting a sustained commitment to integrating cutting-edge technology with ecological research. This award underscores Kitware's continuing role in advancing environmental stewardship through technology-driven solutions.
Description
STELLER SEA LION ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IMAGE PROCESSING AND COUNTING EFFORT - OPTION YEAR 1 (OR-FY26-00808)