Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source Contract - Sexton Corporation Underwater Cameras AFSC

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with the Sexton Corporation for the procurement of three underwater camera systems. These systems will provide imaging during bottom and midwater trawls conducted in Alaskan waters, supporting the assessment of fish species populations and movements. The Sexton Corporation's underwater cameras are compatible with existing data analysis software used by NOAA's research teams. • The contract is for the purchase of three underwater stereo camera units. • The cameras will be used on bottom trawl surveys. • The Sexton Corporation's products have been used by NOAA's Alaska Fisheries Science Center for over a decade. • The cameras are compatible with existing systems and equipment. • The contract is expected to support the expansion of some and reduction of other active fishing areas to promote healthy fish populations.