SAM #N0018926QL281

Sole Source Procurement of SOFAR Ocean Data as a Service (DaaS) for 400 Spotter Buoys

This procurement opportunity is for the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) under the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk. - Government Buyer: - Agency: Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk - Sub-agency: Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) - Office: Fleet Directorate - OEM/Vendor: - SOFAR Ocean Technologies, Inc. (sole source, highlighted as the only OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - Commercial Distributed Ocean Data as a Service (DaaS) from SOFAR Ocean Technologies, Inc. - 400 Spotter buoys providing real-time meteorological and oceanographic (METOC) data - Data includes wave spectra, wind speed/direction, sea surface temperature, and barometric pressure - Data delivered via secure API and SFTP, with dashboard access - Monthly service level agreement (SLA) and quality reports - Buoy maintenance and replacement included - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Stringent uptime and quality control requirements for data delivery - Real-time data and forecast APIs tailored for Navy use - Secure data delivery and reporting - Sole source justification to SOFAR Ocean Technologies, Inc.

Description

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate intends to solicit – on behalf of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) – SOFAR Ocean Technologies, Inc (CAGE:  7JGR4) on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 12.102(b). The proposed acquisition is to procure commercially distributed SOFAR Data as a Service (DaaS) support services in support of Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO). The resultant Purchase Order (PO) will be issued on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis and will contain a one-year Period of Performance of 31 July 2026 through 30 July 2027.

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