Notice of Intent to Sole Source: NOAA- Satellite Ocean Color System Vicarious Calibration – Marine Optical BuoY (MOBY) Operations and Maintenance

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price contract to the University of Miami to sustain the Marine Optical Buoy (MOBY) calibration capability for NOAA’s operational ocean‑color satellite system. The effort supports the Joint Polar Satellite System (JPSS) priority 2 ocean‑color requirements and must remain traceable to SI units. Interested parties may submit a capability statement, but this notice does not constitute a formal RFP and no costs will be reimbursed for responding to the notice. • Sole‑source award to University of Miami for MOBY operations & maintenance. • Work supports NOAA’s satellite ocean‑color calibration (JPSS) and requires metrological traceability. • Deadline for response (capability statement) is 15 Oct 2026; no formal solicitation or pricing details are provided.