SBE_Sole Source_sam.gov_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Single Source Determination form for the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), Department of Commerce. The procurement involves acquiring (60) new SBE56 temperature sensors and repair/calibration services for (43) existing SBE56 sensors manufactured by Sea-Bird Electronics, to be used in the FY26 National Coral Reef Monitoring Program in American Samoa and Pacific Remote Island Areas.

The acquisition is a firm-fixed-price contract with delivery by 03/20/2026 to the PIFSC in Honolulu, Hawaii. The justification for single-source procurement is based on the need for data continuity and operational integrity, with market research indicating Sea-Bird Electronics is the only viable source. The mission impact emphasizes the critical nature of collecting accurate oceanographic data for climate and marine ecosystem research, with the document certifying that these sensors are essential for maintaining data collection integrity.