SAM #143041-26-0106

NOAA sole source procurement of Edgetech acoustic release equipment for killer whale monitoring

NOAA's Northwest Fisheries Science Center is planning a sole source procurement for specialized acoustic release equipment to support killer whale monitoring under the Endangered Species Act. - Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northwest Fisheries Science Center - Sole source vendor: Edgeone LLC (DBA Edgetech) - Products required: - Two (2) Edgetech PORT LF Push Off Release Transponders (Model# 0008118) - High torque motor driven push off mechanism - 350 kg release load rating, 750 kg lifting load rating - 3500 meters depth rating - 2-year alkaline battery life - One (1) Port Low Frequency Spares Kit - One (1) Alkaline Welded Battery Pack - One (1) Port Release Links - Delivery location: Seattle, WA 98112 - Delivery deadline: August 1, 2026 - NAICS code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) - Procurement type: Firm-fixed price, sole source (not open for competition unless other vendors can demonstrate capability) - Purpose: Equipment will be used for deploying acoustic moorings to monitor endangered Southern Resident killer whales - No service line items or annual subscription indicated - Estimated contract value: Likely between $25,000 and $75,000 based on equipment type and quantity - Potential competitors: Other manufacturers of acoustic release transponders, but Edgetech is specified as sole source - Competing products: Benthos acoustic release transponders, IXblue acoustic release systems, Sonardyne acoustic releases

Description

Point of Contact: 

Jenna Taulman, Contracting Officer

U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA

Western Acquisition Division

EMAIL: jenna.taulman@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 Edgeone LLC (DBA “Edgetech”) for the purchase of two (2) Port Low Frequency Push Off Release Transponders, one (1) Port Low Frequency Spares Kit, one (1) Alkaline Welded Battery Pack, and one (1) Port Release Links (FOB Destination to Seattle, WA 98112). The proposed contract action is a sole source purchase order to a small business.

Codes for services or supplies: NAICS 334511

Description: 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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