Sole.Source.Micro.Resp.System_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Sources Sought notice regarding a specialized micro-respiration system equipment for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA is seeking sources for a micro-respiration system that can measure oxygen respiration for marine larvae, including both bivalves and finfish. The system must be compatible with NOAA's existing Loligo micro-respiration system, accommodate animals in a size range from 80 μm to 1700 μm, and be capable of processing 24 samples simultaneously. Key requirements include a 24-channel optical fluorescence oxygen reader with the ability to connect to up to 9 other microplate readers, the capability to measure oxygen saturation states from 0 to 235% with a resolution of 2% air saturation and precision of 5% air saturation. This is a pre-solicitation, and NOAA is seeking information from potential sources to inform the acquisition strategy.