SeaStereo Pilot

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is procuring a sole-source pilot project contract with SeaStereo to develop and implement stereoscopic imaging technology integrated with artificial intelligence for fish counting and biomass estimation at hatchery facilities. This Notice Only procurement (Contract 635-111-26) authorizes a one-year engagement valued at $15,000 to conduct a phased project including hardware implementation, prototype development, field deployment, data collection, model training, and final system recommendations for potential enterprise-scale implementation across additional hatchery facilities. The primary objectives are to increase efficiency in fish inventory tracking, improve measurement accuracy, enhance fish welfare by reducing physical handling stress, and enable predictive insights for optimized feeding schedules and resource management. ODFW justified the sole-source award under ORS 279B.075(2)(c) for pilot or experimental projects, determining that SeaStereo is the only available entity providing patented stereoscopic aerial imaging technology specifically designed for this application, with competing solutions from vendors such as Aquabyte presenting significant operational drawbacks including equipment size, mobility challenges, and biofouling issues. Oregon State University will partner with SeaStereo to provide consulting services for the pilot evaluation. The posting date was April 27, 2026, with a notice-only due date of May 4, 2026; no additional response dates, bidder meetings, or site visits are documented in this determination.

This is a sole-source procurement with no open bidding process or set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, as the contract is restricted to SeaStereo based on the justification that no competing vendors offer equivalent patented technology for this specific application. SeaStereo is the identified incumbent and sole contractor for this pilot project, with Oregon State University serving as a consulting partner to support the evaluation and implementation phases. The contract integrates with existing hatchery facilities and current manual fish inventory processes, with the goal of transitioning to automated stereoscopic imaging and AI-driven analytics upon successful pilot completion. The total estimated contract value is $15,000 for the one-year pilot engagement.