NOAA - Compact, Wide Angle, Underwater Camera   3

Background
The Department of Commerce (DOC), specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, is seeking to develop a compact, low-cost, wide-angle underwater stereo imaging system. This system is intended to be a crucial component of an automated optical data acquisition and analysis pipeline for fishery-independent surveys. The goal aligns with NOAA Fisheries' mission to enhance stock assessments and promote sustainable fisheries.

Work Details
The contract involves the development of a compact, low-cost, wide-angle underwater stereo imaging system. Specific requirements include:
- The system must support automated optical data acquisition.
- It should be designed for use in fishery-independent surveys.
- The imaging system must be capable of providing high-quality stereo images suitable for stock assessments.

Period of Performance
The performance period for this contract is not explicitly stated in the provided information.

Place of Performance
The products will be delivered to the Southeast Fisheries Science Center located at 7600 Sand Point Way NE Bldg 1, Seattle, WA 98115 USA.