GLERL Innovasea Acoustic Releases & Accessories
Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

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Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

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LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)
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    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Innovasea Marine Systems Canada Inc. for the procurement of acoustic releases and accessories to be delivered to Ann Arbor, Michigan. This procurement is essential as Innovasea is the only vendor capable of providing equipment that is compatible with the existing Great Lakes Acoustic Telemetry Observing System (GLATOS), which is critical for ongoing research projects in the Great Lakes region. The delivery date for the required equipment is set for August 1, 2025. Interested parties that believe they can meet the government's requirements are encouraged to submit documentation to Isabel Vigil at isabel.vigil@noaa.gov within 15 days of this notice.

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