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How to bid on Electronic Monitoring – Image Library Algorithm for NOAA
What NOAA is buying and why it matters
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) intends to award a sole-source follow-on contract to CVision AI, Inc. for electronic monitoring image-library algorithms. This work involves testing and improving existing algorithms for species identification and length estimation, as well as validating a secure cloud-based Application Programming Interface (API).
The contract is structured with one base year and two one-year option periods. While NOAA intends to work with CVision AI, Inc., other vendors have an opportunity to demonstrate their capability to provide compatible services.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This notice was published on July 29, 2026. If you believe your firm can meet the requirements, you must submit a detailed capabilities statement by August 12, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time. This is equivalent to 5:30 PM Eastern Time.
Failure to submit documentation by the deadline may result in the government proceeding with its stated intent to award to CVision AI, Inc. The government will review all responses to determine if there is a bona fide capability to meet the requirement.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is for technology firms with expertise in image collection, processing, and machine learning, particularly those with experience in developing and improving algorithms for species identification and length estimation. Vendors must be able to demonstrate compatibility with existing CVision Image Library Algorithms, the Tator system, and its current workflow.
This is a follow-on award, so firms with a proven track record in similar government or scientific projects, especially those involving marine or fisheries monitoring, may find this relevant.
How to respond to this notice
To respond, you must submit an affirmative written response that includes a detailed capabilities statement. This statement must clearly demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of the requirement and your ability to be compatible with the existing CVision Image Library Algorithms, the Tator system, and its current workflow.
Your response must be sufficient for NOAA to analyze and establish your firm's bona fide capability to meet the requirement. All written responses must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer, Carina Topasna, at [email protected].
Tips for preparing a competitive response
When preparing your capabilities statement, focus on specific examples and technical details that directly address the compatibility requirement. Clearly articulate how your algorithms for species identification and length estimation align with or surpass the performance of CVision's existing algorithms.
Highlight your experience with secure cloud-based API validation and any relevant work with image collection, processing, and machine learning in similar contexts. Ensure your response is concise, well-organized, and directly answers the agency's stated needs to demonstrate a clear understanding of the project.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS); the original posting controls.