PROJECT SCOPE & REQUIREMENTS
Geographic Coverage :
Q : What is the total area to be monitored (square kilometers)?
A : It be monitored for 8,3 Million ha
Q : How many Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) are included in the initial deployment?
A : two MPA and will replicate the solution for 12 MPA
Q : What are the typical water depths in the monitoring zones?
A : Approximately 20m
Q : Are there specific priority regions for the pilot phase?
A : The priority region in within Ocean Prosperity-Lautra Project
Monitoring Parameters :
Q : Which water quality parameters are mandatory? (temperature, salinity, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, nutrients, etc.)
A : Temperature, Salinity, pH and DO
Q : Are acoustic monitoring capabilities required for marine life or vessel detection?
A : focused on marine life detection
Q : What is the required data sampling frequency? (real-time continuous, hourly, daily?)
A : Near-Realtime to Real Time with the periodic interval in monthly
Q : What data retention period is required?
A : Long-term monitoring rather than specifying exact durations
Integration Requirements :
Q : Are there existing monitoring systems that must be integrated with the new OMS?
A : No Existing monitoring system
Q : What data formats and protocols are required for interoperability?
A : Standard data format such as CSV, NetCDF, GeoJSON, Shp, KML, HD5, XML with standard interoperability protocol such as WCS, OGCS and others
Q : Will the system need to integrate with regional or international ocean observation networks?
A : Yes with the existing data
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Performance Expectations :
Q : What is the acceptable latency for data transmission from underwater sensors to the central system?
A : Near-Real time to Realtime
Q : Is the 99.5% uptime requirement measured per sensor, per zone, or system-wide?
A : Per Zone uptime to support MPA Evaluation know as EVIKA
Q : What are the environmental conditions (currents, waves, biofouling) that equipment must withstand?
A : the equipment must meet the standard as being outlined according The World Bank regulation
Infrastructure :
Q : Is coastal infrastructure (power, internet connectivity) available at proposed gateway locations?
A : Yes
Q : Are there restrictions on installation methods or environmental impact during deployment?
A : Must meet The Worls Bank regulation
Q : What are the security requirements for data transmission and storage?
A : Must meet The World Bank protocols
Maintenance & Operations :
Q : What is the expected operational lifespan of the system?
A : 10 years
Q : What level of maintenance can be performed by MMAF staff vs. requiring vendor support?
A : Level 2 maintenance
Q : Are there preferences for local vs. international maintenance providers?
A : No preferences
STAKEHOLDER & GOVERNANCE
Decision-Making :
Q : Who are the key decision-makers for technical evaluation and contract award?
A : The Directorate of Mrine Management of MMAF
Q : What is the evaluation criteria weighting? (technical capability, cost, local content, experience, etc.)
A : Technical Capability 80% and Financing 20%
Q : Will there be site visits to existing Wsense deployments as part of the evaluation?
A : No
Local Content Requirements :
Q : What percentage of local Indonesian content or partnership is required or preferred?
A : Not required
Q : Are there specific Indonesian companies MMAF recommends partnering with?
A : It will International bidding
Q : What are the expectations for knowledge transfer and capacity building?
A : Already outlined in The ToR of the project
End User Involvement :
Q : Can we meet with the operational teams who will use the system daily?
A : After the bidding process finalised
Q : What is their current workflow and pain points with existing monitoring methods?
A : They still collecting the data manually with vessel and divers
Q : What training format is preferred? (classroom, hands-on, online, train-the-trainer?)
A : Hand-on Training and Train-the-Trainer
PROJECT TIMELINE & BUDGET
Schedule :
Q : What is the target completion date for the full system deployment?
A : Expected withing 18 months for two sites of the project and by the end of 2028 it will replicate through 12 Sites
Q : How long is the pilot phase expected to last?
A : 18 Months
Q : Are there any critical deadlines tied to World Bank reporting or other external factors?
A : Yes, and already in the ToR
Budget Framework :
Q : What is the total budget allocation for the OMS component?
A : 65 Millions USD
Q : Is the budget fixed or subject to adjustment based on technical requirements?
A : Yes
Q : What is the payment schedule structure? (milestone-based, time-based, performance-based?)
A : already outlined in the TOR along with the indicators between phases
Procurement Process :
Q : What is the timeline for vendor selection after this market engagement?
A : 2 weeks
Q : Will there be a competitive bidding process or negotiated procurement?
A : competitive bidding process
Q : Are there opportunities for early contractor involvement in design refinement?
A : Yes
RISK & CHALLENGES
Known Challenges :
Q : What challenges were encountered in previous marine monitoring projects in Indonesia?
A : The lack of technology being used
Q : Are there specific technical risks MMAF is concerned about?
A : After sale for the equipment
Q : What are the biggest operational challenges for MPA enforcement that this system should address?
A : Remote and Vast Area to be monitored
Environmental & Regulatory :
Q : What environmental permits are required for underwater equipment installation?
A : Must followed the World Bank regulation and Indonesia Authority such as Ministry of Defence
Q : Are there seasonal restrictions on deployment activities? (monsoon, fishing seasons, etc.)
A : No
Q : What are the data privacy and sovereignty requirements for ocean data collected in Indonesian waters?
A : all data should be in on premise Indonesia Data Center
SUCCESS CRITERIA
Value Realization :
Q : How will MMAF measure the success of this OMS investment?
A : already outline in the ToR
Q : What specific enforcement or management outcomes should the system enable?
A : already outline in the ToR
Q : Are there quantitative targets? (e.g., reduction in illegal fishing incidents, improved MPA health indicators)
A : already outline in the ToR
Long-Term Vision :
Q : Is there a plan to expand the system beyond the initial deployment?
A : Yes
Q : How does this OMS fit into Indonesia's broader ocean governance strategy?
A : OMS will put as source of data monitoring of MPA and will be fitted with the blue economy and Ocean Big Data
Q : What is the vision for data sharing with research institutions, regional partners, or the public?
A : The data will be shared selectively
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Collaboration :
Q : Is MMAF open to consortium proposals with multiple technology providers?
A : Yes
Q : Are there opportunities for pilot testing before full procurement commitment?
A : No
Q : Would MMAF consider a phased approach with performance-based expansion?
A : Yes already outlined in the ToR
Innovation :
Q : Is there interest in emerging technologies like AI-powered species identification or digital twin modeling?
A : Yes it needs AI and Digital Twin Modeling
Q : Would MMAF value additional capabilities beyond the base requirements if cost-neutral?
A : Not in this project
Q : Are there research partnerships with Indonesian universities that should be incorporated?
A : No
Question Form
INVITATION FOR INITIAL SELECTION INFORMATION SYSTEMS (DESIGN, SUPPLY, AND INSTALLATION) OCEAN MONITORING SYSTEM PROCUREMENT OF THE MINISTRY OF MARINE AFFAIRS AND FISHERIES REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
