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Steller Sea Lion Artificial Intelligence Image Processing and Counting Enhancement Effort

Department of Commerce · NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION · Special Notice · ACQ-AONCASAT01-25-0097

posted 17 July 2025 · closed 1 August 2026 · NAICS 541511 · PSC DA10

Summary

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking to negotiate a sole‑source contract for artificial intelligence image processing and counting services related to Steller sea lion research. The effort will build on previously contracted AI models, GUI tools, and scripts within the VIAME framework to enhance marine mammal monitoring capabilities.

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