Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract - X-CCR Closed Circuit Rebreathers
ID: 141014-24-0135Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing (339920)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (2090)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1ea135ec76794f2587975a7313d728a4/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Thornton Distribution dba SubGravity for the procurement of X-CCR Closed Circuit Rebreathers (CCR). These CCRs are essential for conducting research, monitoring, and resource protection projects in the Pacific Marine National Monument (PMNM), enabling divers to safely undertake extended underwater operations at greater depths. The selected equipment must be compatible with existing systems used by the NOAA Diving Program, ensuring consistency and standardization across training and operations. Interested parties may submit a Capability Statement by 11:30 AM EST on September 11, 2024, to the primary contact, Randall Chatfield, at randall.chatfield@noaa.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Randall Chatfield
    (757) 441-6880
    randall.chatfield@noaa.gov
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