Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking a contractor to design, prototype, and manufacture a Leatherback Anchor Deployment Device (LADD) for the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. The device will be used to safely and securely attach satellite tracking transmitters to leatherback sea turtles' carapaces for post-interaction research. The contractor will be required to deliver two fully functional LADD Version 2.0 units ready for field testing within three months of award, and six additional production units within six months of award. The contractor must possess established and demonstrated capabilities to design, prototype, and manufacture scientific instrumentation utilized in marine environments.
• The contractor must maintain fabrication and precision-machining infrastructure required to support the seamless transition from rapid prototyping through short-run and full-run production of precise-tolerance marine instruments.
• The contractor must have documented experience in design and fabrication utilizing steel, stainless steel, aluminum, plastics, and composite materials.
• The contractor must demonstrate proficiency in generating Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings, technical schematics, and design proposals.
• The contractor must maintain communication skills and logistical capability required to collaborate in person with PIFSC project leads.