Sole Source Justification Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sole Source Justification for purchase order 1305M324P0349 awarded to GENERAL OCEANICS INC for $705,558.60 on September 3, 2024. The purchase order is for the Atlantic Oceanographic Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) pCO2 Systems, procured by the Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The justification explains that GENERAL OCEANICS INC is the only responsible source for the required pCO2 systems, which are essential for NOAA's long-term monitoring of ocean carbon dioxide levels. The document outlines the unique technical capabilities and prior experience of GENERAL OCEANICS INC in producing these specialized systems, as well as the importance of the pCO2 data for climate change research and policy decisions.