3rd Generation (3G) Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Integration and Support Services
Awarded Limited / Sole Source Justification Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1305M326P0081
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Department of Commerce
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Contract number
- 1305M326P0081 Federal contract award
- NAICS code
- 541690 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Place of performance
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
- Points of contact
-
- Anthony Eubanks anthony.eubanks@noaa.gov
- Remo Dela Cruz remo.dela-cruz@noaa.gov (206) 526-4000
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded contract 1305M326P0081 to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) on a sole-source basis for 3rd Generation Environmental Sample Processor integration and support services, effective June 1, 2026.
MBARI is justified as the only responsible source based on its continuous development and optimization of the 3G ESP-SPR technology since 2017, operational support of five missions between 2018 and 2024, and unique possession of technical knowledge and infrastructure required for system advancement. The requirement stems from federal mandate under 33 U.S.C. 53 to advance detection and monitoring capabilities for harmful algal blooms. Market research included SBA, GSA, and AbilityOne database searches, subject-matter expert interviews, and a Sources Sought Notice posted to SAM.gov on March 19, 2026, which yielded two responses lacking relevant capabilities and no written expressions of interest.
The contract supports NOAA's Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory and requires deployment, calibration, embedding, and operational support of a 3G ESP with surface plasmon resonance technology integrated into an uncrewed surface vehicle to monitor harmful algal blooms, assess phytoplankton community dynamics, and detect phycotoxins in Great Lakes and Alaska waters. Services include integrating a water capture sampling system onto the USV and providing mission deployment support. The period of performance is one base year and two option years, totaling three years. The procurement is authorized under FAR 12.301(a)(2) as implemented by FAR 12.102(b) and 41 U.S.C. 1901. Contract value is redacted.
Notice text
This is a sole source justification notice for a contract award action in accordance with FAR 12.301(a)(2) as authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1901 and implemented by FAR 12.102(b).
Awarded contract 1305M326P0081 to unknown vendor for unknown amount on 2026-06-01.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sole Source Justification REQUIREMENTS-25-3806.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Generation (3G) Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Integration and Support Services | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| 3rd Generation (3G) Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Integration and Support Services | Pre-Solicitation | |
| 3rd Generation (3G) Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Integration and Support Services | Pre-Solicitation |
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