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NOAA IOOS FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program Solicitation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the NOS Integrated Ocean Observations System (IOOS) Office, is seeking proposals for the FY 2026 Ocean Technology Transition Program. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - NOS Integrated Ocean Observations System (IOOS) - U.S. IOOS Office - Scope of Solicitation: - Funding projects that accelerate the transition of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing technologies from research to operational use - Technologies of interest include: - Sensors (including QA/QC requirements) - Autonomous platforms - Data management systems - Artificial intelligence (AI) applications for analysis and quality assurance/quality control - System integration, testing, validation, and verification of mature technologies - Funding Details: - Individual awards up to $400,000 per year - Project duration up to three years - Total estimated program funding: $7.5 million (FY 2026–2029) - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must identify a Transition Manager - A Year One Transition Plan deliverable is required - Projects must include a partner from an IOOS Regional Association - Quality assurance/quality control plan required for sensor technologies - Continuation of previously funded OTT projects is not eligible - Eligible Applicants: - Industry, higher education, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) is seeking applications for the Ocean Technology Transition Project (OTT) to accelerate the transition of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes observing technologies from research to operational status. The program aims to fund projects that advance sensors, data management, and technology modernization to improve environmental monitoring and forecasting. Funding will support activities such as system integration, testing, validation, and verification for technologies mature enough for long-term operations. Multiple awards up to $400,000 per year for up to three years are anticipated, with a total estimated funding of $7.5 million available from FY 2026 to 2029.

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