SPECIAL NOTICE
A -- Wireless Temperature and Temperature-Depth Probe System Development
- Notice Date
- 6/20/2011
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Norfolk Federal Building, 200 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
- ZIP Code
- 23510
- Solicitation Number
- RFI-NFFM7003-11-04103
- Archive Date
- 7/16/2011
- Point of Contact
- Roberta Smith, Phone: 757-441-6528, Brendon J Johnson, Phone: 757-441-3344
- E-Mail Address
-
roberta.h.smith@noaa.gov, brendon.johnson@noaa.gov
(roberta.h.smith@noaa.gov, brendon.johnson@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY - Solicitations are not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government. The Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Norfolk, VA is soliciting information on behalf of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for Wireless Transmission Marine Temperature and Wireless Transmission Marine Temperature-Depth (TD) Probes, a Receiver, and Software for use in fisheries related research. BACKGROUND Many of the Northeast Region's managed fish stocks suffer from incomplete or imprecise information on fishing effort and species distribution. Integration of fishing gear's depth and temperature information with catch data may facilitate scientific and ecosystem modeling approaches. The NEFSC requires Contractor support in one or more areas of scientific investigation. Currently, versions of marine temperature and temperature-depth probes are available that must be collected from fishing gear and physically paired with a data reader to retrieve the temperature and depth data. Due to the necessity of removing the probe, downloading the data, and reprogramming the probe, there is a data lag time of several days to several weeks, and can only allow for retrospective data analysis rather than real-time data use. Temperature and Temperature-Depth probes that are capable of sending the data wirelessly to an onboard receiver once the probe reaches the surface are needed to provide continuous data for use in developing more selective fishing strategies. SCOPE Wireless Temperature and Temperature-Depth probe systems are needed for the NEFSC's Study Fleet, Conservation Engineering, and Environmental Monitors on Lobster Traps (eMOLT) projects to improve the precision of fishing effort estimates and the collection of environmental data concurrent with fishing operations. The Wireless Temperature and Temperature-Depth Probe Systems must be capable of wirelessly transmitting temperature and depth data to an onboard Receiver system upon reaching the surface during fishing activities. The contractor shall provide a system that includes Wireless Transmission Temperature Only and Temperature-Depth probes, a Receiver, and Software system. REQUIREMENTS A. NOAA requires a Wireless Temperature-only Probe with the following capabilities: 1. The device must be capable of withstanding the marine environment and normal fishing activities in depths up to 500 meters; 2. The device must allow for protective housing in one of the following configurations and must include a mechanism for securing the device to the housing: a. Contractor developed housing - contractor shall develop a housing capable of protecting the device, allowing for varied but secure attachment to fishing gear (welded to doors/dredge, secured to lobster traps, etc.), and maintaining functionality of sensors b.User designed housing - device will be of a size which will fit within standard sized stainless steel piping (ie. external diameter of device will fit within the internal diameter of a standard sized stainless steel pipe; 3. The device must be sized not to exceed 200 mm in length by 56 mm in diameter; 4. The device must be capable of maintaining functionality when mounted to a metal surface; 5. The device must have relatively neutral buoyancy; 6. The device must record temperature in the range of -5 to 35 degrees Celsius, with an accuracy of 0.1 degrees Celsius; 7. The device must have an internal clock capable of date and time verification through the receiver system or satellite transmission; 8. The device must have an equilibration ‘response' time of 30 seconds or less when moved: This response time should equate to the probe's default polling rate; 9. The device must be capable of a user defined polling rate that can be set wirelessly through the receiver system and associated software (see paragraph C Receiver and D Device Management Application/Graphical Unit Interface); The user-specified polling rate should range from ‘response time'(i.e. 30 seconds or less) to 1 hour; 10. The device must be capable of transmitting data wirelessly to an onboard receiver at a distance of at least 50 meters or more; 11. The device must be capable of wireless data transmission which may occur automatically upon the probe reaching the surface, or be triggered by a manual mechanism; 12. The device must be capable of both transmitting and archiving data; 13. The device must have a minimum memory capacity of 10,000 records and a minimum battery capacity of 50,000 records; 14. The device must be capable of wireless confirmation of data and re-setting of the device for redeployment via receiver; 15. The device must have a usable lifespan of no less than 5 years; B. NOAA requires a Wireless Temperature-Depth Probe with the following capabilities: 1. The device must be capable of withstanding the marine environment and normal fishing activities in depths up to 500 meters; 2. The device must allow for protective housing in one of the following configurations and must include a mechanism for securing the device to the housing: a. Contractor developed housing - contractor shall develop a housing capable of protecting the device, allowing for varied but secure attachment to fishing gear (welded to doors/dredge, secured to lobster traps, etc.), and maintaining functionality of sensors; b. User designed housing - device will be of a size which will fit within standard sized stainless steel piping (ie. external diameter of device will fit within the internal diameter of a standard sized stainless steel pipe ; 3. The device must be sized not to exceed 200 mm in length by 56 mm in diameter; 4. The device must be capable of maintaining functionality when mounted to a metal surface; 5. The device must have relatively neutral buoyancy; 6. The device must record temperature in the range of -5 to 35 degrees Celsius, with an accuracy of 0.1 degrees Celsius; 7. The device must have an internal clock capable of date and time verification through the receiver system or satellite transmission; 8. The device must have an equilibration ‘response' time of 30 seconds or less when moved: This response time should equate to the probe's default polling rate; 9. The device must be capable of a user defined polling rate that can be set wirelessly through the receiver system and associated software (see paragraph C Receiver and D Device Management Application/Graphical Unit Interface); The user-specified polling rate should range from ‘response time'(i.e. 30 seconds or less) to 1 hour; 10. The device must be capable of transmitting data wirelessly to an onboard receiver at a distance of at least 50 meters or more; 11. The device must be capable of wireless data transmission which may occur automatically upon the probe reaching the surface, or be triggered by a manual mechanism; 12. The device must be capable of both transmitting and archiving data; 13. The device must have a minimum memory capacity of 10,000 records and a minimum battery capacity of 50,000 records; 14. The device must be capable of wireless confirmation of data and re-setting of the device for redeployment via receiver; 15. The device must have a usable lifespan of no less than 5 years; 16. The device must be capable of recording depths up to 500 meters. C. As part of the overall system, NOAA requires a receiver. Use of existing, open market receivers is encouraged and preferred over proprietary devices. The receiver must meet the following minimum capabilities: 1. The receiver must continuously scan for signals from temperature only and temperature-depth probes; the two devices must be interchangeable with a single receiver 2. The receiver must perform two-way communication to wirelessly download data from the probes and provide data confirmation utilizing non-proprietary wireless communication technology such as bluetooth or radio frequencies; 3. The receiver must communicate with vessel computer in order to store data in a non-proprietary ascii format as specified by the NEFSC (also see Device Management Application/GUI below); 4. The receiver must be powered via onboard AC or DC power systems. D. As part of the overall system, NOAA requires a device management application and Graphical Unit Interface (GUI) that meets the following minimum requirements: 1. The application must provide a wireless interface for configuration and initialization, data download and re-setting of the devices; 2. The application must be capable of data confirmation including date and time verification; 3. The application must be capable of integration of date and time records; frequent verification of the date and time must be conducted (e.g. via GPS satellite or other open market technology) to ensure accuracy of the device; 4. The application must be capable of integrating positional information (GPS) using existing ancillary devices on the vessel (GPS receiver); 5. The application must provide users with a method of exporting data files in a non-proprietary format; 6. The application must be capable of transmitting data to a shore-side receiver and databases via satellite or other open market wireless technology. E. The contractor shall provide an equipment warranty and service plan for the system and its components as follows: 1. Must provide a one-year warranty for replacement or repair within 30 days for equipment physical and performance failure. 2. Must provide extended service plan for equipment maintenance such as calibration after the one-year warranty period. 3. Must provide for notification and coordination of software maintenance and upgrades. The DOC/NOAA is seeking the following information: 1. Potential Respondents shall describe how they would propose to successfully design and deliver the system, to include the probes, receivers, and software. 2. Potential Respondents shall respond to this Request for Information with a price sheet and a description of the supplies and warranties that may be provided. Price estimates should be included for each potential mechanism. 3. Respondents shall not be obligated to provide the system described herein and it is understood by the United States Government that the price estimates provided as a result of this request are "best" estimates only. Note: This announcement is a Request for Information and no contract will be awarded pursuant to this announcement. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. The response date for this Request for Information market research is July 1, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. No collect calls will be accepted. All responses to this RFI may be submitted via e-mail to Roberta Smith, Contract Specialist, at roberta.h.smith@noaa.gov. Note: The phone number for the Contract Specialist is 757-441-6528 and the fax number is 757-664-3648.
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