CORE SHUTTLE BOX SYSTEM
ID: 143021-25-0062JRWType: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a7f97c13b5b6458281ca1947344a9d8b/view
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract for the procurement of a Core Shuttle Box System from Loligo Systems APS, located in Denmark. This specialized equipment is essential for conducting research on black sea bass, integrating advanced features such as real-time data acquisition, sensor calibration, and water quality regulation, which are critical for NOAA's stock assessment efforts. The Core Shuttle Box System is unique in its capabilities, as it is the only fully integrated hardware-software system available that meets NOAA's specific research requirements. Interested parties may submit documentation to the primary contact, Jamie Rosales, at jamie.rosales@noaa.gov within 15 days of this notice, although no solicitation package is available, and delivery is expected within 90 days from the award date.

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    Jamie Rosales
    (303) 578-6951
    jamie.rosales@noaa.gov
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