Notice of Intent to Sole Source: NOAA- Satellite Ocean Color System Vicarious Calibration – Marine Optical BuoY (MOBY) Operations and Maintenance
Summary
NOAA intends to sole‑source a firm‑fixed‑price contract to the University of Miami to operate and maintain the Marine Optical Buoy (MOBY) for vicarious calibration of its satellite ocean color system. The effort supports NOAA’s Joint Polar Satellite System ocean color requirements and ensures metrological traceability of satellite data.