Intent to Sole Source – Non-Personal Services for Calibration/Repair/Maintenance and Purchase of Sea-Bird Electronic (SBE) Instruments
ID: 143071-25-0003Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

PSC

CHEMICAL ANALYSIS INSTRUMENTS (6630)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9756866fdad14e3ca1e93c48ec15931e/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole source contract for non-personal services related to the calibration, repair, maintenance, and purchase of Sea-Bird Electronic (SBE) instruments. The procurement involves acquiring 65 new SBE56 temperature sensors and repairing and calibrating 41 existing sensors, which are critical for the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center's (PIFSC) National Coral Reef Monitoring Program. This initiative is vital for ensuring accurate environmental monitoring and data collection, particularly in assessing climate change impacts on marine ecosystems, as only SBE sensors are compatible with the existing equipment. Interested parties may contact Stephanie Fisher at stephanie.fisher@noaa.gov or call 808-725-5633, with the total estimated contract value being under $250,000 and a delivery deadline set for January 31, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Fisher
    (808) 725-5633
    stephanie.fisher@noaa.gov
    Files
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    Single Source_SBE_SAM_Redacted.pdf
    The Department of Commerce's NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office is seeking authorization for a single-source acquisition of temperature sensors manufactured by Sea-Bird Electronics, Inc. The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) requires these sensors to support the National Coral Reef Monitoring Program, which monitors critical environmental conditions in U.S. Pacific Islands. This contract is valued under the simplified acquisition threshold, necessitating fixed-price delivery to the Honolulu facility. The rationale for selecting Sea-Bird Electronics is based on previous successful acquisitions and the need for continuity in field operations. Only this brand of sensors is compatible with existing equipment, ensuring seamless integration and reliable data collection essential for assessing climate change impacts on marine ecosystems. The document identifies this procurement as vital to PIFSC's mission, highlighting the significance of accurate oceanographic data collection for effective environmental monitoring. The contracting officer and technical representatives have certified the necessity and adequacy of the proposed acquisition, reinforcing its importance to the agency's scientific objectives.
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