Intent to Sole Source – Non-Personal Services for Calibration/Repair/Maintenance of RBR LTD Instruments
ID: 143071-25-0001Type: 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/c0afbc4c0ad54ab7a8b59bedb6cf43d2/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, and maintenance of specific oceanographic instruments from RBR LTD. The procurement involves servicing a total of 41 instruments, including 32 RBR Solo3 temperature sensors, 5 RBR Concerto3 CTD sensors, 2 RBR Solo3 DO sensors, and 2 RBR Solo3 PAR sensors, which are critical for ensuring the integrity of oceanic data collection essential for climate research. The total estimated value of the contract is approximately $65,800, with services required to be completed by January 31, 2025, in preparation for upcoming field operations in the Marianas archipelago. Interested parties may submit documentation to the primary contact, Stephanie Fisher, at stephanie.fisher@noaa.gov, within 10 days of this notice if they believe they can meet the government's requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Stephanie Fisher
    (808) 725-5633
    stephanie.fisher@noaa.gov
    Files
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    Single Source_143071-25-0001_SAM.pdf
    The document details a Single Source Determination by the Department of Commerce's NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office for the repair and calibration of specific oceanographic sensors required for the Ocean and Climate Change Team. The total estimated value for the work to be carried out on five RBR Concerto3 CTD sensors, two RBR Solo3 DO sensors, two RBR Solo3 PAR sensors, and thirty-two RBR Solo3 T temperature sensors is approximately $65,800. The necessity of these repairs is justified as they must be performed by the original manufacturer, RBR LTD, to maintain warranty and ensure operational integrity. The required services are scheduled for completion by January 31, 2025, in preparation for a fiscal year's cruise in the Marianas archipelago. Market research indicates that no other vendors can conduct the necessary maintenance for these particular sensors, confirming RBR LTD as the sole supplier. The document includes certifications from both a research marine biologist and the contracting officer affirming the necessity and accuracy of the procurement request. This determination reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring reliability in oceanic data collection essential for climate research.
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