Human Mobility Data Subscription

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to solicitation 1305M226Q0002, effective February 10, 2026, addresses vendor questions and modifies solicitation terms.

Key changes include:

• Clause 52.212-1 Addendum: The vendor's agreement to hold prices firm for 120 days is amended, and the original paragraph (c) is deleted.

• Submission Instructions: Clarifies that Volume I (Non-Price Business Solution) must be submitted as a Microsoft Word document for the Technical Approach and a .csv file for the Sample Scenario. Volume II (Price) must be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel.

• Period of Performance: Revises Volume II - Price Evaluation to reflect a 12-month base period with two 12-month option years, aligning with the solicitation's period of performance.

• Pre-Solicitation Meeting: Confirms that a pre-solicitation meeting will not be held.

• Data Requirements: Clarifies that NOAA is seeking unique daily device counts within Areas of Interest (AOIs) and 'activity' data, not processed estimates of total population. 'Point of origin' refers to the generalized home location.

• User Credentials: Clarifies that NOAA seeks a single, one-year unlimited license, with at least 4 user logins anticipated for convenience.

• Clause 52.212-1 Addendum (Instructions to Offerors)

• Volume I - Non-Price Business Solution submission format and content requirements

• Volume II - Price Evaluation (period of performance)

• Period of Performance details

• Proposal submission formats for Volume I have been specified (Word for Technical Approach, .csv for Sample Scenario).

• The period of performance for pricing evaluation has been clarified.

• The deadline for quote submission remains unchanged.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "Nationwide Human Mobility Data Subscription Description," outlines the requirements for a data subscription service. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Assessment and Restoration Division (ARD), is seeking to procure Human Mobility Data (HMD) to study recreational and other human uses of U.S. coastal natural resources. This data will be used to assess the effects of oil spills and toxic waste sites on human use, and for monitoring marine sanctuary use and valuing environmental amenities.

• Data Requirements: The subscription must provide nationwide coverage of the United States, with unlimited access to a provider's library or a quota sufficient for approximately 15 discrete projects per year.
• Data Granularity: The data must allow for daily estimates of unique devices within specified polygons (Points of Interest - POIs) and geographic areas defined by NOAA.
• Data History: Data should be available for at least two years prior to the present, with earlier data being preferred.
• Data Dictionary: A clear description of each variable or 'flag' in the dataset is required.
• Documentation: Comprehensive, non-confidential documentation regarding data codebooks, methodology, and processing steps must be provided.
• Customer Service: Technical support is required to answer questions regarding the nature and construction of the data.
• Sharing Permissions: Data must be shareable with partners, co-trustee agencies, courts, and the public without restriction.
• Delivery: Data must be available for download, API, or equivalent retrieval as data files (e.g., CSV).

This document serves as a detailed description of the data and services NOAA requires for a Human Mobility Data subscription. Potential bidders should review these requirements carefully to determine their ability to meet the specifications for data coverage, granularity, history, documentation, and support. It outlines the scope and objectives of the data procurement, providing essential information for preparing a responsive proposal or understanding the nature of the required service.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for an annual Nationwide Human Mobility Data Subscription. The acquisition is for commercial products and services, conducted under full and open competition, with a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of 518210 (Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services) and a size standard of $40M.

• Annual Nationwide Human Mobility Data Subscription.

• Data must be anonymized and free of personally identifiable information (PII).

• Data must have sufficient granularity to produce a daily estimate of unique devices within an Area of Interest (AOI) in the US.

• Data must be available for a minimum of 2 years prior to the present.

• Data delivery method must be straightforward, clearly documented, and compatible with NOAA systems.

• A sample scenario is required, demonstrating data for Stadium American Family Field Milwaukee, with specific time series data (mobile device pings or unique device counts) from January 1, 2023, through January 1, 2025.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: Base Year (June 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027) with two one-year option periods.

• Estimated Award Date: May 29, 2026 or earlier.

• Quotes are due no later than February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Questions are due no later than February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Submission requires two volumes: Volume I - Non-Price Business Solution (max 10 pages) and Volume II - Price.

• Evaluation factors: Technical Approach (most important), Sample Scenario, and Price. Technical Approach and Sample Scenario combined are significantly more important than Price.

• Pricing must include the base year and two option periods.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Various small business representations and certifications are required.

• The solicitation references Attachment A (Nationwide Human Mobility Data Subscription Description) and Attachment B (Stadium American Family Field Milwaukee.txt).

• Vendors are asked to consider reduction or elimination of escalation costs and prices for option periods.

• The contract will be administered via FedConnect®.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a geographic data file (GeoJSON) containing information about American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It includes coordinates defining the stadium's location and potentially its boundaries, along with metadata such as capacity, league, team, and roof type.

• Geographic coordinates defining the stadium's location.
• Metadata: Name (American Family Field), Location (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), League (MLB), Team (Milwaukee Brewers), Capacity (41,900), Roof Type (Retractable).

This attachment provides specific location and facility details for American Family Field. Bidders may need to reference this information for site-specific requirements, logistical planning, or to understand the context of the opportunity if it relates to services or operations at this venue.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a geographic data file (GeoJSON) containing information about American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It includes coordinates defining the stadium's footprint and associated metadata such as its name, capacity, location, roof type, and the team that plays there (Milwaukee Brewers).

• Geographic coordinates defining the stadium's boundary.
• Metadata: Name (American Family Field), Location (Milwaukee, Wisconsin), Team (Milwaukee Brewers), Capacity, Roof Type.

This attachment provides specific geographic and facility details for American Family Field. Bidders may need to reference this information for opportunities related to the stadium's operations, maintenance, or any construction/renovation projects. It helps define the physical scope and context of any work to be performed at the location.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Nationwide Human Mobility Data Subscription Description," outlines the requirements for a data subscription sought by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Assessment and Restoration Division (ARD). The ARD and its partners intend to use Human Mobility Data (HMD) to study public use of coastal natural resources, particularly in the context of oil spills and toxic waste sites. NOAA partners will also use the data for applications like monitoring marine sanctuary use and valuing environmental amenities.

• Data Coverage: Nationwide United States.
• Access: Unlimited access or a quota sufficient for approximately 15 discrete projects per year.
• Documentation: Comprehensive, non-confidential documentation including data codebooks, methodology, and processing/quality control steps. Any withheld proprietary information should be described qualitatively.
• Customer Service: Support to answer questions regarding data nature and construction.
• Sharing Permissions: Data must be shareable with partners, co-trustee agencies, courts, and the public without restriction.
• Data Granularity: Daily estimates of unique devices within specified Areas of Interest (AOIs).
• Data History: Data back to two years prior to the present, with earlier data preferred.
• Data Dictionary: Clear description of each variable or 'flag' in the dataset.
• Deliverables: Data available for download, API, or equivalent retrieval as data files (e.g., CSV).
• Anonymization: All data must be anonymized and free of Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

This document details the specific requirements for a Human Mobility Data subscription. Bidders should review the data coverage, access levels, documentation requirements, data granularity, historical depth, and sharing permissions to determine if they can meet NOAA's needs. The subscription requires nationwide coverage, detailed methodology documentation, and the ability to provide daily unique device counts within user-defined areas, with data dating back at least two years. The contractor must also provide customer support and unrestricted data sharing capabilities.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) issued by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for an annual Nationwide Human Mobility Data Subscription. The acquisition is for commercial products and services, conducted under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 518210 (Data Processing, Hosting and Related Services) with a size standard of $40M. The acquisition is unrestricted and open competition.

• Annual Nationwide Human Mobility Data Subscription.

• The resultant awardee shall furnish services as provided in Attachment A - Nationwide Human Mobility Data Subscription Description dated September 8, 2025.

• Data must be available for a minimum of 2 years prior to the present, with a preference for data back to 2019 or earlier.

• Data must be anonymized and free of personally identifiable information (PII).

• Data must have sufficient granularity to produce a daily estimate of the number of unique devices within an Area of Interest (AOI) in the US.

• A sample scenario (Attachment B - Stadium American Family Field Milwaukee.txt) must be provided, demonstrating data delivery and quality.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Base Period of Performance: June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027.

• Option Periods: Two additional one-year renewal options are available.

• Estimated Date to Issue Purchase Order: May 29, 2026 or earlier.

• Quotes are due no later than February 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Questions are due no later than February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Quotes must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

• Quotes must be submitted in two volumes: Volume I - Non-Price Business Solution (max 10 pages) and Volume II - Price.

• Evaluation will be based on three factors: Technical Approach (most important), Sample Scenario, and Price. The non-price factors combined are significantly more important than Price.

• Prices must be held firm for 120 calendar days from the quote receipt date.

• This acquisition is unrestricted and open competition.

• Various small business representations and certifications are required.

• The full text of referenced regulations (FAR and RFO) can be found at acquisition.gov.

• The contract will be administered by NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office (AGO), Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD).

• The awardee will utilize the FedConnect® web portal for contract administration.