Statement of Need.docx

The document is a Statement of Need for Solicitation Number 141016-25-0026, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The procurement is for 5 Aqua TROLL 200 Data Loggers and associated equipment to support maintenance efforts at the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services in Chesapeake, VA. The specific requirement is for the In-Situ Aqua TROLL 200 Level Sensor (Part Number: 0056020), which has been identified as the standard sensor for remote conductivity and temperature measurement in CO-OPS Physical Oceanographic Real-Time Systems (PORTS).

The solicitation will be awarded on a low-price, technically acceptable basis with a delivery date of 7/15/2025 to the ENGINEERING DIVISION/N/OPS1 at 672 Independence Pkwy, Chesapeake VA 23320. The point of contact is Chris Mcgrath. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award, and a unique entity identifier (UEI) is required. The government emphasizes that alternative sensors would require extensive testing, training, and infrastructure modifications, making the specified In-Situ Aqua TROLL 200 Level Sensor the most efficient and cost-effective solution for their operational needs.