Alberta Purchasing #NOA 2026-0022

Award for Underwater Custom Cable Neutrino Detectors for Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment

This award supports the Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment (P-ONE) with a sole source contract for specialized underwater cable detectors: - Government Buyer: - University of Alberta (Canada) - OEM/Vendor: - MacArtney Underwater Technology (Denmark) - Products/Services Requested: - Underwater custom cable neutrino detectors - Purpose: Connect optical photosensors in moored observatories for deep-sea neutrino detection - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The cable system is proprietary, developed in partnership with MacArtney - Award is justified by prior investment, technical compatibility, and the need to avoid delays and extra costs from switching vendors - MacArtney is the only OEM capable of supplying the required system - Estimated contract value: $3,008,000 - Place of performance and contracting office: University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Description

This notice announces a sole source award to MacArtney Underwater Technology for the supply of underwater custom cable neutrino detectors. The procurement supports the Pacific Ocean Neutrino Experiment (P-ONE), which involves deploying moored observatories equipped with optical photosensors connected by a proprietary subsea cable developed with MacArtney. The award reflects the critical nature of the existing cable system, prior investment in its development, and the need to avoid schedule delays and additional costs associated with switching vendors.

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