SOLICITATION NOTICE
D -- Advanced Technology Enhancement Position to Develop Data Processing and Visualization Software for the ME70 Acoustic Multibeam Echo Sounder - Package #1
- Notice Date
- 8/16/2011
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541519
— Other Computer Related Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service, James J. Howard Marine Sciences Lab, 74 Magruder Road, Highlands, New Jersey, 07732, United States
- ZIP Code
- 07732
- Solicitation Number
- WAD-05544
- Archive Date
- 9/15/2011
- Point of Contact
- WILLIAM BELL, Phone: 206 526-4425
- E-Mail Address
-
Bill.Bell@noaa.gov
(Bill.Bell@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- SF18 with clauses. COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Advanced Technology Enhancement Position to Develop Data Processing and Visualization Software for the ME70 Acoustic Multibeam Echo Sounder (I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number AB1330-11-RQ-5544/WSB. (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. (IV) This solicitation is unrestricted and open to all sources. The associated NAICS code is 541519. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services: CLIN 0001: The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) has a requirement for a 18 month full time contractor in Seattle to support the following projects: 1. Develop more sophisticated data processing techniques for broadband acoustic system. 2. Develop automated optical image identification techniques. 3. Streamline and develop data processing and visualization software for the ME70 acoustic multibeam echo sounder. (VI) Description of requirements is as follows: Statement of work NWFSC Advanced Technology Enhancement Contractor Position The Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) has a requirement for a full time Acoustics Scientist contractor in Seattle with the skill sets to support the following projects: 1. Develop more sophisticated data processing techniques for broadband acoustic system. This work will involve the refinement of the data processing techniques developed previously by Dr. Dezhang Chu and scientists at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), and the development of more practical software that can be directly applied to the integrated acoustic hake survey at the NWFSC, i.e. spectral and statistical technique to acoustically classify hake, Humboldt squid, as well as other marine species. Skills required for this work include: Signal processing including spectral analysis and statistics. 2. Develop automated optical image identification techniques. This will be a collaborative research activity with researchers at Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC), Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), and other organizations that have been working in this field. The goal is to develop a practical and robust software package that can process optical images automatically or most likely semi-automatically. Skills required for this work include: Image processing involving pattern recognition, principal component analysis, and neural network. 3. Streamline and develop data processing and visualization software for the ME70 acoustic multibeam echo sounder. This work will involve a two-phase approach: • Streamline the currently available data processing software for the ME70 multibeam echo sounder data. • Develop a more sophisticated beamforming capability (subspace beamforming) that can provide much improved angular resolution. Skills required for this work include: Sonar signal processing, especially on beamforming. These projects are intended to enhance our ability to process data recorded with more advanced acoustic and optical systems. It will enhance our efforts to use advanced technology to develop collaborative surveys aboard NOAA vessels. Basic requirements: Ph. D. in Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field, with a strong signal processing background and proficient programming skills in Matlab. Candidates with an MS or in the final stages of Ph.D. degree in these fields and equivalent experience are also acceptable. This position must be eligible to operate US Government Vehicles. Contractor personnel may be required to operate Government vehicles at various sites. Use of Government vehicles will be authorized per Government regulations. Contractors may be authorized to utilize Government motor vehicles with a Department of Commerce Identification Card. This use will be implied under each individual Task Order, unless otherwise stated to the contrary. Use of such vehicles is solely in the performance of the work authorized under this contract or subsequent Task Orders. Contractors must comply with the requirements of 41 CFR 101-39 and FAR Clause 52.251-2, Interagency Fleet Management System Vehicles and Related Services. Access to NMFS/NWFSC buildings will be required. The contractor is required to provide their own computer and is responsible for all meeting registration fees and travel costs. Anticipated travel will include: Domestic • March 2012 - Woods Hole, MA for one week for broadband acoustic system work • October 2012 - University of New Hampshire, 10 West Edge Drive Durham, NH 03824 t. 603.862.0537 f. 603.862.0542 or Southwest Fisheries Science Center, La Jolla, CA, for one week for ME70 work International • May 2012 - International Council for Exploration of the Sea (ICES) Working Group on Fisheries Acoustics Science and Technology (WGFAST) in Brest, France from May 2-6. Non-Personal Services Statement Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contract employees will perform independent of and without supervision of any Government official. Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriation of funds of the US Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Part 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. The Government will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work. Deliverables: Task 1 (Estimated time: 6-8 months) 1) A well-documented Matlab software package (source codes) that is able to: a) Read EdgeTech XStar i512 raw acoustic data with a known data format and apply the calibration data to the raw data b) Perform spectral analysis on the calibrated data c) Perform the statistical analysis on the raw and calibrated data d) Classify different marine species such as hake, Humboldt squid, and zooplankton when the multi-frequency Simrad EK60 echosounder data are incorporated. 2) Final report that documents procedures to use Matlab software package Task 2 (Estimated Time: 3-5 months) 1) A preliminary Matlab software package (source codes) that is able to: a) Read image files of different formats such as jpeg, png, and bmp b) Establish a preliminary feature (such as shape, color, acoustic properties, etc.) library for a number of important fish species of the west coasts of the United States and Canada c) Perform morphological analysis on images 2) Final report that documents procedures to use Matlab software package Task 3 (Estimated Time: 3-5 months) A preliminary Matlab software package (source codes) that is able to: a) Read the raw (split-beam) ME70 data and simple manipulation of the data b) Incorporate some of available data processing (Matlab) software into the software package c) Develop a new beamform technique guided by the scientist at NWFSC (Dr. Chu) Final report that documents procedures to use Matlab software package Task 4 1) Monthly Progress Reports - contractor must turn in monthly progress reports indicating progress towards completion of Tasks 1 thru 3. Payment: Payment will be provided on a monthly basis based upon completion of monthly reports and subsequent review of those reports by the project lead. The reports must indicate progress towards completion of Tasks 1 thru 3. Project dates: Start date: 9/1/11 Completion on or before: 3/1/13 Technical POC: Dr. Dezhang Chu email: dezhang.chu@noaa.gov POC: Larry Hufnagle email: lawrence.c.hufnagle@noaa.gov Selection Evaluation Criteria - Lowest price, technically acceptable. FACTORS Please answer the questions below and provide with your quote: 1. Ph. D. in Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field? (or an MS or in the final stages of Ph.D. degree in these fields and equivalent experience) 2. A strong signal processing background? 3. Proficient programming skills in Matlab? 4. Experience in underwater acoustics? 5. Broadband or multibeam sonar research experience? 6. Image processing experience (VII) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance Northwest Fisheries Science Center FRAM Division 2725 Montlake Blvd E. Seattle, WA 98112 Delivery shall be FOB Destination: FRAM Division, 2725 Montlake Blvd E., Seattle, Washington 98112 (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (2005-53), applies to this acquisition. In addition to written price quotes, offers are instructed to provide answers to the Factors and answer the questions in the FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011) clauses in the SF-18 file. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items 2005-53 applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: (a) Factors 1. Ph. D. in Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field? (or an MS or in the final stages of Ph.D. degree in these fields and equivalent experience) 2. A strong signal processing background? 3. Proficient programming skills in Matlab? 4. Experience in underwater acoustics? 5. Broadband or multibeam sonar research experience? 6. Image processing experience (X) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items 2005-53, applies to this acquisition. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in Section IX paragraph (a), and award will be made to the firm offering the lowest price technically acceptable to the Government. (XI) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Oct 2010) with its quote. The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov. (XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items 2005-53, applies to this acquisition. (XIII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (2005-53) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: 1. 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) 4 2. 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2010) 4 3. 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (APR 2010) 4 4. 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010) 4 5. 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010) 4 6. 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2008) 5 7. 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) 8 8. 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2011) 8 9. 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2011) 16 10. 1352.239-70 SOFTWARE LICENSE ADDENDUM (APR 2010) 21 11. 1352.239-71 ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (APR 2010) 21 12. 1352.239-72 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (APR 2010) 22 The following clauses under subparagraph (c) apply: same as above. (XIV) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998), This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html (End of Clause) (XV) The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price order resulting from this solicitation. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 6 P.M. PST on August 31, 2011. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Bill Bell. The fax number is (206) 526-6025 and email address is bill.bell@noaa.gov (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Bill Bell, 206 526-4425, and email address: bill.bell@noaa.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 2725 Montlake Blvd E., Seattle, Washington, 98112, United States
- Zip Code: 98112
- Zip Code: 98112
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