Federal Register #2026-16908

NOAA Science Advisory Board Working Group Membership Solicitation

NOAA, part of the Department of Commerce, is seeking nominations for its Science Advisory Board (SAB) working groups. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Department of Commerce - Purpose: - Soliciting volunteer experts for advisory roles on SAB working groups - Areas of Expertise Sought: - Social and behavioral sciences - Artificial intelligence and machine learning - Cloud strategy and high performance computing - Commercial data access and management - Uncrewed systems - Whale research and conservation - Aircraft systems and modernization - Economic analysis - Membership Details: - Candidates must demonstrate scientific and technical expertise, leadership, and availability - Appointments are typically for three years - Members serve as volunteers, reimbursed only for travel - Unique Requirements: - Phased recruitment to ensure balanced expertise - Compliance with Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) regulations - No procurement of products or commercial services; this is a call for volunteer advisory participation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement opportunity

Description

The NOAA Science Advisory Board (SAB) is soliciting nominations for membership on its standing working groups. The SAB advises the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on strategies for research, education, and the application of science to resource management and environmental assessment. The working groups consult regularly on NOAA scientific priorities and cover a broad range of expertise areas including social sciences, artificial intelligence, uncrewed systems, and economic analysis. Nominations must be submitted electronically within 180 days of the notice publication.

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