- Country: USA
- Summary: Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source contract - Aanderaa SeaGuard II Multiparameter - NMFS
- UST Ref No: 126818610
- Deadline: 07 Oct 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: 143061-25-0143
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service - Alaska Fisheries Science Center, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1); with YSI Inc. (26717 Network Place - Chicago, IL 60673 USA), for the purchase of one (1) Aanderaa Oceanographic Current meter and peripherals. YSI Inc. exclusively distributes Aanderaa scientific products in the United States. Aanderaa-s SeaGuard II multiparameter gathers data on ocean currents, temperature, and salinity for use in tracking populations of dolphins and porpoises for scientific research.
Sole Source Justification
The sole source determination is based on restrictive rights of the original equipment manufacturer; Aanderaa AS. The source has proprietary and limited rights in data, patent rights, OEM required certifications, copyrights, or secret processes with regard to the supplies or services required. Aanderaa AS is the original equipment manufacturer for the agency-s current oceanographic current meters. These units are used to track populations of porpoises and dolphins in the Bering and Chukchi seas. These units are deployed for one to two years at a time in the marine environment around mid-northern Alaska. Researchers use the information obtained to track the target species and how oceanic conditions shape the growth and movement of odontocete populations.
Special Notice
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment or service that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses can be sent via e-mail to jason.jenks@noaa.gov. A determination b... - Documents:
020-Current-meter-Sole-Source-Justification_red_Re.pdf
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINNotice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source contract - Aanderaa SeaGuard II Multiparameter - NMFS - USA Tender
The COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF | NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source contract - Aanderaa SeaGuard II Multiparameter - NMFS. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 126818610 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-10-07.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
