Summary: Statement of Need

Document Type: Statement of Need for Lease of Data Collection and Distribution System

Requisition: 143041-26-0037

Federal Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries

Requirement Overview: NOAA seeks a 1-year lease of a cloud-based data collection and distribution system currently developed and maintained by Real Time Research, Inc. (RTR) for use at the Lower Granite Dam adult salmonid trap. The contract includes four optional years beyond the initial 1-year term. The system supports data collection from adult migratory salmonids across six different state and federal agencies. NOAA will retain ownership of all data collected; RTR retains ownership of the system platform itself.

Specific Requirements: The contractor must provide all equipment and services necessary for accurate data collection and timely distribution to proper agencies. System capabilities must include: (1) data entry using touch screen monitors at field collection stations; (2) synchronization of data from collection stations to a centralized database hosted at RTR; and (3) web-based data management portal access for managers and collaborators to review, report, and manage project information. The primary performance location is the contractor's facilities, with visitor access to Lower Granite Dam available only when accompanied by NOAA personnel. Personnel performing work will not require access to classified DOC/NOAA data.