Joint Hydrographic Center – The purpose of this notice is to solicit proposals for a cooperative agreement between NOAA and an institution of higher learning to operate a Joint Hydrographic Center as authorized in the Ocean and Coastal Mapping Integration Act and the Hydrographic Services Improvement Act. Proposals submitted in response to this announcement should advance the purposes of the Acts including development of hydrographic technologies necessary to ensure safe and efficient navigation; research and development of innovative ocean and coastal mapping technologies, equipment, and data products; mapping of the United States Outer Continental Shelf and other regions; data processing for nontraditional ocean mapping data and uses; advancing the use of remote sensing technologies, for related issues, including mapping and assessment of essential fish habitat and of coral resources, ocean observations, and ocean exploration; and providing graduate education and training in ocean and coastal mapping sciences. Eligibility: Universities and Colleges. This will be a 5-year, multiyear award. Total anticipated funding for this award is approximately $32,500,000 with approximately $6,500,000 to be released in FY 2010 and each subsequent year of the 5 years. Letters of Intent Due: February 3, 2010, Full Proposals Due: March 5, 2010.
Posted Date: January 20, 2010
Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NOS-OCS-2010-2002245