Sol_1333MJ26Q0067.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Subconn cable and connectors

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation number 1333MJ26Q0067 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ), for Subconn cables and connectors.

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 334417. The small business size standard is 1000 employees.

The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) A list of line-item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure (including option(s), if applicable).

(Supply) CLIN 0001 SAMI pH Interface Cable Assemblies (per drawing):

MCIL4M + MCDLS-F—12 ft. 18 AWG Shielded SOOW cable (P4C18#OS) —MCIL6M + MCDLS-F .

Quantity requested: 10 each

SBE 16+ Interface Cable (per drawing): MCIL4M + MCDLS-F—12 ft 18 AWG Shielded SOOW Cable (P3C18#OS)—MCIL4F + MCDLS-F. Quantity requested: 10 each

Cable Assemblies: MCIL10M + DLSA-F—12 ft 20-8 cable—MCDLS-F + MCIL8M. Wire: 1 to 1. NC Pins 9 and 10. Quantity requested: 12 each

Cable Assemblies: MCIL6M + MCDLS-F—6 ft 20-6 cable—MCDLS-F + MCIL6F. Wire: 1 to 1.

Quantity requested: 10 each

Cable Assemblies: MCIL8F + MCDLS-M—2 ft 20-8 cable—MCDLS-F + MCIL8M. Quantity requested:

10 each

All offered products must meet the requirements of Buy American-Supplies to be considered.

Provide verification of the country of manufacture for offered products.

(iii) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired, including documentation supporting any brand name descriptions (see 12.102).

See attached Statement of Need and Brand Name Justification.

(iv) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and f.o.b. point (see part 47).

Deliver by 11/30/2026 or sooner. Partial shipments are acceptable.

Delivery shall be FOB Origin to

PACIFIC MARINE ENVIRO LAB

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

/R/PMEL

SEATTLE WA 98115-6349

(v) A list of solicitation provisions that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(a)) can be found on the Request for Quote Form SF18 attachment in Section 5 Other Contract Terms and Conditions.

(vi) A list of contract clauses that apply to the acquisition (see 12.205(b)) can be found on the Request for Quote Form SF18 attachment in Section 4 Contract Terms and Conditions.

(vii) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 0500PM EST/EDT on 08/31/2026. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Weiming.tan@noaa.gov.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES.

IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A

CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.

(viii) Any other additional information required by 5.101(c).

Per NOAA Deviation 2025-02/03: System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Contracting officers will not consider those representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

Addendum to RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) (Deviation Jan 2026)

NOTICE TO QUOTERS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Quotes that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the quoter.

1. Email quotes are required and can be sent to Weiming.tan@noaa.gov. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation.

2. Quoters shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award.

3. Quotes shall include:

* Signed copies of the SF 18 and SF 30(s) to acknowledge the solicitation and any applicable amendments

* Quoter's UEID/CAGE CODE

* Responses to each item listed below. Quoters should assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their experience and capability.

(LPTA)

1. Technical Acceptability/Capability.

Quote shall include a statement demonstrating the offeror’s capability to perform the required scope of work, including relevant experience for the same or similar services within the past two years and the offeror’s understanding of the requirement. The statement must not be a reiteration of the Statement of Work. Failure to address the full requirements of the Statement of Work will be considered a fail and the quote will not be accepted.

2. Past Experience.

The quoter's past experience on related contracts should be provided to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

3. Specification Sheet

4. Price.

Quotes should include best and final pricing for all labor and materials to complete the Statement of Need.

RFO 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (Deviation Jan 2026)

Quotes will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a) using Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procedures.

a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Quoter whose quote, conforming to the solicitation, is determined to be technically acceptable and offers the lowest evaluated price. Award will be made without tradeoffs. Evaluation will be based on the following pass/fail criteria:

1. Technical Approach. The Quoter's overall technical approach will be evaluated to assess the Government's level of confidence in the Offeror’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to successfully perform the requirements as described in the Statement of Work.

2. Experience. The Quoter's background, experience, and qualifications (relevant past projects performing similar services, certifications related to current requirement, etc.) will be assessed to determine the likelihood that the Offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements.

3. Specification Sheet

4. Price. The Government intends to award a LPTA, single firm-fixed-price contract. Evaluation will start with the lowest priced quote and move upwards until a quote receives a "pass" rating for all factors 1, 2 and 3.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of Award. A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

CAM 1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

VIA EMAIL TO Weiming.tan@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 12:00PM EST/EDT on 08/26/2026. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided mailto:Weiming.tan@noaa.gov in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

STATEMENT OF NEED: MAPCO2 Cables

(PO# 145027-26-0063)

PURPOSE:

The NOAA OAR PMEL Moored CO2 Group is in need of specialized cabling to support sensors installed on scientific ocean observing moorings.

BACKGROUND:

NOAA OAR PMEL Carbon group mission is to advance our scientific understanding of the ocean carbon cycle and how it is changing over time in support of NOAA's commitment to improve the Nation's ability to anticipate and respond to climate impacts and to conserve and manage healthy oceans, coastal ecosystems, and marine resources. Supporting this research requires precise data collection using sensors installed in remote locations including extended installations on ocean moorings.

Due to the harsh marine environments that these cables are deployed in, the cables are subject to wear and corrosion over time. The cables included in this order will be installed on some of the 35+ mooring sites that collect long-term observations. These sites collect a myriad of oceanographic data with multiple scientific sensors. These cables will replace worn and damaged cables at existing mooring sites, allow for construction of new moorings, and restock the group’s spare cable supply to ensure no delay or loss of data collection.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Ten (10) SAMI pH Interface Cable Assemblies (per drawing): MCIL4M + MCDLS-F—12 ft. 18 AWG

Shielded SOOW cable (P4C18#OS) —MCIL6M + MCDLS-F

Ten (10) SBE 16+ Interface Cable (per drawing): MCIL4M + MCDLS-F—12 ft 18 AWG Shielded

SOOW Cable (P3C18#OS)—MCIL4F + MCDLS-F

Twelve (12) Cable Assemblies: MCIL10M + DLSA-F—12 ft 20-8 cable—MCDLS-F + MCIL8M

• Wire: 1 to 1

• NC Pins 9 and 10

Ten (10) Cable Assemblies: MCIL6M + MCDLS-F—6 ft 20-6 cable—MCDLS-F + MCIL6F

• Wire: 1 to 1

Ten (10) Cable Assemblies: MCIL8F + MCDLS-M—2 ft 20-8 cable—MCDLS-F + MCIL8M

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Delivery by November 30, 2026

Earlier delivery of some or all of the requested units would be acceptable.

DELIVER TO:

NOAA/PMEL/OCRD

7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg. 8

Seattle, WA 98115-6349

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:

Use Government shipping account mailto:Randy.bott@noaa.gov

MCIL6M with

Female Locking

Sleeve

MCIL4M with

Female Locking

Sleeve pH Interface Cable

18 AWG Shielded SOOW cable

12 Feet long

M C

IL

-M P

.2

.2

SBE 16+ Interface Cable

MCIL4M with

Female Locking

Sleeve

18 AWG Shielded SOOW cable

MCIL4F with

Female Locking

Sleeve

SUBCONN

12 feet

Version 2.0 April 2026

SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 12.102(a))

145027-26-0063 MAPCO2 Cables

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office

(AGO), NOAA/OAR/PMEL/OCRD

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value). Cables for mapCO2 instrumentation, . The cables included in this order will be installed on some of the 35+ mooring sites that collect long-term observations. These sites collect a myriad of oceanographic data with multiple scientific sensors. These cables will replace worn and damaged cables at existing mooring sites, allow for construction of new moorings, and restock the group’s spare cable supply to ensure no delay or loss of data collection.

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited. Subconn Connectors for cable assemblies

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

Compatibility to existing systems or equipment - The required supplies must be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with existing systems or equipment, and the source is uniquely qualified to meet the requirement.

These cables are deployed in harsh marine environments, which means exposure to corrosive seawater, cold temperatures, and generally very harsh conditions for electronic components. These cables are deployed on observation platforms such as surface and subsurface moorings in remote marine locations. These mooring sites often have tens of thousands of dollars-worth of scientific instruments, and require intense energy, hours, and effort to keep operational.

The end caps on these cables use specialized Subconn connectors. Using a different brand connector on the cables could affect the data collection during year(s) long deployments in the harsh marine environments. Failure of these connectors while instruments are deployed could result in damage to the instruments, and the loss of data for long stretches of time as the moorings are in remote locations at sea. Without a Subconn cable connector on these cables, they would lack a proper fit with the Subconn bulkhead connector, causing issues with data loss and potentially degrading cables or instruments.

NOAA has standardized on the Subconn connectors in order to eliminate the issues created by using more than one connector type across many floats and instruments.

Other connectors typically have subtle variances across brands. Use of another kind of connector would be unacceptable and would result in the following:

1) A redesign of instrument construction and organization to adapt to different connector construction and materials.

2) Rebuild and reassembly of existing instruments to fit the different cable assemblies

145027-26-0063 MAPCO2 Cables

3) Additional inventory tracking to ensure compatibility of existing instruments with mixed connectors and cable assemblies.

4)The 35+ mooring sites having non-standardized connectors and assemblies and therefore less flexibility in repurposing parts and cables across mooring sites, likely leading to longer down time and data loss.

5. Market Research.

As specialized cables these are not available from GSA, Ability One, Agency Inventories, Federal Prison Industries, or other Federal Supply Schedules. The cables are available commercially from a limited number of vendors, and there are few selling these cables with the specialized Subconn connectors.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

___8/21/2026_____ Date

7. Determination

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

Contracting Officer

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

/R/PMEL

OAR Field Delegates

601 EAST 12TH STREET SUITE 1746

KANSAS CITY MO 64106

1333MJ26Q0067

WEIMING TAN

PACIFIC MARINE ENVIRO LAB

98115-6349

08/24/2026

08/31/2026 1700 ED

11/30/2026

SEATTLE

WA

0001 Subconn cables and connectors in accordance with the Statement of Need.

Product/Service Code: 5935

1 8

1333MJ26Q0067 BASE

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Section IX - Contract Clauses

RFO 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017)

RFO 52.204-7 System for Award Management-Registration. (NOV 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) The Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is ___ is not ___ a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is ___ is not ___ a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include-

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror's initial offer should contain the Offeror's best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

RFO 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate. (OCT 2022)

RFO 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984)

RFO 52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

(End of provision)

RFO 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Commerce Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR chapter 1352) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

CAR 1352.233-70 Agency protests. (APR 2010)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) The contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 FR 16,651 (April 6, 1999).

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

Weiming Tan Weiming.tan@noaa.gov

NOAA/PMEL

7600 Sand Point Way NE Seattle, WA 98115

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: Bradley Willis bradley.willis@noaa.gov

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C.

Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.233-71 GAO and Court of Federal Claims protests. (APR 2010)

(a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C.

Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858.

(End of clause)

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