Aquarealtime, Inc.

Aquarealtime, Inc. is a for-profit corporate entity registered in SAM.gov that specializes in developing advanced environmental monitoring technologies, with a particular focus on algae tracking and harmful algal bloom (HAB) detection systems. The company designs and manufactures innovative sensor technologies and IoT-based monitoring solutions primarily for environmental and scientific applications. Their core product line appears to center on developing low-cost, networked sensor systems that can provide early detection and predictive capabilities for environmental challenges, with a specific emphasis on marine and aquatic ecosystem monitoring.

The company has secured multiple federal contract awards, primarily through Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) programs with civilian agencies. Specifically, Aquarealtime has been awarded contracts from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for developing advanced sensor technologies for harmful algal bloom detection. Their federal contract awards include a Phase I SBIR contract valued at $99,997.33 and a subsequent Phase II SBIR contract valued at $496,187.92, both focused on developing low-cost, networked IoT sensors and machine learning systems for early detection of harmful algal blooms. These contracts were set aside for small businesses and involved developing technological solutions for environmental monitoring, with contract types ranging from definitive contracts to purchase orders.

Regarding federal grant awards, Aquarealtime has received a significant grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) under the SBIR Program. The grant, valued at $349,948, supports the development of the OceanAlgaeTracker (OAT), a sophisticated sensor buoy system designed to independently measure levels of five major algae groups using fluorescence technology. The grant aims to create a low-cost ($3,000), lightweight (10 lbs) buoy that can detect harmful algal blooms earlier and more accurately than current satellite monitoring methods, particularly near shorelines. The OAT system is targeted at water remediation, tribal, municipal, and state ocean monitoring agencies, with features including satellite communication, solar power, and advanced anti-biofouling systems to minimize maintenance and recalibration requirements.