SAM #143021-26-0116

NOAA Procurement of Big Fin Scientific DCS5 Electronic Fish Measuring Boards and Accessories

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service, Biological Port Sampling Program, is seeking to procure specialized electronic fish measuring equipment for field data collection. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service, Biological Port Sampling Program - OEM Highlight: - Big Fin Scientific is the sole OEM specified for all equipment - Products Requested (all Big Fin Scientific DCS5 series): - 22 DCS5 Micro Control Boxes - 22 DCS5 Micro Battery Kits - 22 DCS5 100cm Measure Decks - 22 DCS5 Linear Sensor Kits (100cm) - 22 DCS5 Carry Handle Kits - 33 DCS Measurement Styluses (Pen type) - 22 DCS5 Tablet Mount Kits (for 8" tablets) - 22 Waterproof USB Cables (Mini to Type A) - 22 USB Wall Chargers (quick-charger) - Key Requirements: - Equipment must be modular, portable (≤15 lbs), and waterproof to EPA IEC 529-IP67K (submersible) - Must provide 1mm measurement accuracy up to 100cm - Internal battery with at least 10-hour operating life - Bluetooth and USB connectivity - Compatible with Android OS and NOAA-developed data collection software - Non-sliding measurement stylus for accuracy - Purpose: - For biological data collection supporting fishery stock assessments and management - Sole source procurement: Only Big Fin Scientific products are acceptable due to compatibility and technical requirements

Description

Requisition 143021-26-0116

Point of Contact(s):

Grace LaPierre, Contract Specialist

U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA

Western Acquisition Division

7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 1,

Seattle, WA 98115

EMAIL: GRACE.LAPIERRE@NOAA.GOV

Charles Kendall, Contracting Officer

U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA

Western Acquisition Division

7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 1,

Seattle, WA 98115

EMAIL: CHARLES.KENDALL@NOAA.GOV

Set-asides, if applicable: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Acquisitions and Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Seattle Simplified Acquisitions Branch, intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order, on a sole source basis, under the authority of RFO FAR 12.102(a) and 41 U.S.C. 1901, with Big Fin Scientific for the purchase will be for twenty-two (22) complete (sold as components) Big Fin Scientific (BFS) DCS5 electronic fish measuring boards. Codes for services or supplies: NAICS 334516 Description: (i) The requirement is for the purchase of 22 (twenty-two) electronic measuring boards to be used to measure finfish and invertebrates under field conditions that meets the following specifications: a modular design allowing for re-configuration for different applications and changing needs, designed specifically with portability in mind; total weight does not exceed 15 lbs, an internal battery with a 10-hour operating life, meets EPA IEC 529-IP67K waterproof standard (submersible), Bluetooth (wireless) and USB (hardwired) communication capabilities, provides 1mm measurement accuracy, capable of measurements up to 100cm, non-sliding measurement stylus, Android OS compatibility, and compatibility with NOAA-developed data collection software out of the box (proprietary software is available but not required). ; (ii) This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government’s requirements may submit substantiating documentation or a request for additional information in writing to the identified point of contact before the due date/ deadline of this SAM posting. Such requests and documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. The anticipated award date is estimated to be August 2026.

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