# SAM #1305M326C0025NOISS_REDACTED

Sole-Source Procurement of Seaglider SGX AUVs and Sensors for NOAA PIFSC

**Buyer:** DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA EAD-NORFOLK-SAP
**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Identifier:** 1305M326C0025NOISS_REDACTED
**NAICS:** 334511

NOAA's Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) is seeking to procure new Seaglider SGX Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) and compatible sensors and supplies through a sole-source acquisition.
- The procurement is justified as other than full and open competition, citing unique technical compatibility requirements.
- Seaglider SGX units must integrate with WISPR3 passive acoustic monitoring systems, Aanderaa 4831 optode, and RBRtridente sensors.
  - Compatibility with existing piloting, data management, and standardized support equipment is required.
  - Ensures seamless inter-agency collaboration with Oregon State University and NOAA Cooperative Institutes.
- The sole-source vendor is the University of Washington Applied Physics Laboratory (UW APL), due to prior fleet purchases and technical exclusivity.
- Repeat purchases are anticipated, with annual market research to assess future competition and a recompete expected in three years.
- No specific part numbers or quantities are provided in the summary.
- The procurement exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and uses commercial item procedures.

### Description

<p>A redacted Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition Using Simplefied Procedures for the Acquisition of Commercial Products and Services Exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold is attached for records.<br />
REF: REQUIREMENTS-25-3825</p>

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