NOAA intends to award a sole-source purchase order to Freoceans Pty Ltd in Australia for two SharkBuoy GNSS tide buoys and moorings, as it is the only manufacturer meeting their operational requirements. The buoys will support coastal surveying, charting updates, and port partner needs by providing accurate, reliable GNSS tide data in harsh environments. Delivery is required within 12 weeks from the date of award. No budget amount is specified in the description. The location for performance of services is not explicitly stated, but the buoys will be used for coastal and offshore operations.

The National Ocean Service requires two GNSS-based tide buoys and moorings to support coastal tidal data collection, with delivery to Chesapeake, VA by December 31, 2026. Each buoy must be deployable from a small vessel, weigh under 200 lbs, operate continuously for at least 60 days without maintenance, and include a self-sustaining solar power system. The system must use a multi-frequency GNSS receiver, pitch and roll sensor, Iridium communication, and a web-based GUI for configuration. This is a sources sought notice for market research, not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on responses. No budget amount is specified.