SAM #143021-26-0110

NOAA Procurement: Loligo Systems Multi-Channel Aquatic Respirometry Systems and Chambers

NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) Fisheries Ecology Branch is seeking to procure advanced aquatic respirometry equipment for metabolic and physiological studies of aquatic organisms. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Fisheries Ecology Branch (FEB) - James J Howard Marine Science Laboratory, Highlands, NJ - OEM Highlight: - Loligo Systems ApS is the sole specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) - Vendors: - Only Loligo Systems ApS is named; no other vendors or resellers are referenced - Products/Equipment Requested: - Two (2) add-on multi-channel aquatic respirometry systems (minimum 4-channel, 110V/60Hz) - Each system includes: PowerX4 Lan/bluetooth power strips, Witrox oxygen meter, flow-through oxygen cells with sensor spots, fiber optic cables, Eheim Universal 1048 pumps, acrylic respirometers, PVC tubing, hose barbed elbows - Acrylic respirometer chambers: - Two (2) vertical chambers (190 mm ID x 800 mm length) - Four (4) vertical chambers (240 mm ID x 250 mm depth) - Four (4) horizontal chambers (190 mm ID x 800 mm length) - Four (4) custom-molded O-rings for 190 mm ID chambers (for hermetic sealing) - Notable Requirements: - All equipment must be fully compatible with existing Loligo Autoresp 3.0 software - Chambers and O-rings must be precisely dimensioned for target specimen sizes and gas-tight operation - Delivery required within 6-8 weeks of award, during standard business hours - Equipment is intended for high-precision measurement of metabolic rates and oxygen consumption in aquatic research - No set aside applies; procurement is sole source to Loligo Systems ApS - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)

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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and RFO FAR 12.102(a), a firm fixed price purchase order to Loligo Systems ApS, for the procurement of an automated, multi-channel aquatic respirometry system and compatible high-precision experimental chambers meeting the specifications in the Statement of Need (SON) in support of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Fisheries ecology Branch (FEB). This contract is expected to have a period of performance of 90 days from the award date with an expected delivery timeline of 6-8 weeks after award. No set aside is to be used for this sole source requirement. The associated NAICS code is 334516.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation documents exist for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capabilities statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail, and convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. All capabilities statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. 

A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement. 

Capabilities statements are due no later than Thursday, 6 August, 2026, by 1300 Eastern Time. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “143021-26-0110 - Loligo Systems Aquatic Multi-Channel Respirometry System Upgrade”. To ensure your response along with any and all attachments are received, attachment(s) must be less than 20 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the offeror to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time. Capabilities statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following POCs:

Madison Vogeler at madison.vogeler@noaa.gov

Aakanksha Bhargava at aakanksha.bhargava@noaa.gov  

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