SAM #140G0326Q0210

USGS Sole Source Procurement of Nortek Aquadopp Profiler 2 MHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is seeking to procure a Nortek Aquadopp Profiler 2 MHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler from Nortek USA Inc. via a sole source purchase order. - Agency: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Office of Acquisition Grants - Product: Nortek Aquadopp Profiler 2 MHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler - Must operate at 2 MHz acoustic frequency - Integrated solid-state magnetometer/compass required - Supports up to 200 measurement cells (standard) and 256 cells (high-resolution) - Must be compatible with existing USGS deployment systems, mounting hardware, and data workflows - Sole source justification: Only Nortek USA Inc. can meet technical, physical, compatibility, and data-continuity requirements - NAICS code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) - No competing vendors identified; continued use ensures compatibility with historical datasets and procedures - Commercial opportunity for specialized scientific instrumentation

Product Line Item: - Nortek Aquadopp Profiler 2 MHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (Qty: 1)

OEM: - Nortek USA Inc.

Period of Performance: - Not specified in the notice

Estimated Contract Value: - Likely in the range of $10,000 to $30,000 based on typical pricing for similar scientific instruments

Description

This is a notice of intent to solicit from a single source.The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a purchase order to Nortek USA Inc. for a Nortek Aquadopp Profiler 2 MHz Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler. The award will be made in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and the applicable simplified acquisition procedures.The USGS requires an acoustic Doppler current profiler capable of providing high-resolution current measurements and wave-measurement capability for scientific field deployments. The required instrument must operate at a 2 MHz acoustic frequency, include an integrated solid-state magnetometer/compass, provide up to 200 measurement cells in standard profiling mode and up to 256 cells in high-resolution mode, and be compatible with existing Government deployment systems.The Government currently owns and operates Nortek Aquadopp instruments. Continued use of the Nortek Aquadopp instrument family is necessary to maintain compatibility with existing mounting hardware, field procedures, instrument configuration methods, data-processing workflows, and historical scientific datasets. Based on market research, Nortek USA Inc. is the only identified source capable of providing the required combination of technical, physical, compatibility, and data-continuity requirements.This notice is to satisfy the requirements of FAR Subpart 5.2. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible parties may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. No solicitation will be issued. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is in the sole discretion of the Government.The applicable NAICS code is 334516 - Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing.Responses or inquiries shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to victor_nuno@ios.doi.gov and must be received in their entirety no later than August 31, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Responses submitted by hardcopy or through any other web portal shall not be accepted or considered.

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