The Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is seeking to procure an AML Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP) unit to serve as a fleet spare for deployment on Fisheries ships as requested by project needs. This procurement falls under the NAICS category for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), indicating the specialized nature of the equipment being sought. The MVP units already exist within the current fleet, suggesting this acquisition is intended to supplement existing capabilities rather than introduce new technology. The solicitation was posted on August 12, 2025, with a tight response deadline of August 22, 2025, providing only ten days for interested parties to prepare and submit their proposals. The PSC category designation as Transport Vessels, Passenger And Troop (1910) may indicate the equipment's intended use aboard various vessel types. No specific evaluation criteria are detailed in the provided notice.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualifying small business entities. The solicitation notice does not identify any current incumbents or contractors currently providing these services or equipment. No award values, budget ranges, or specific quantities are mentioned in the available details, though the reference to "fleet spare" suggests a single unit procurement. The timeline for service delivery or equipment installation is not specified in the notice. While the place of performance is not explicitly stated, the reference to deployment on Fisheries ships suggests the equipment will ultimately be utilized aboard NOAA's fisheries research vessels operating in various marine environments.

AML Moving Vessel Profiler (MVP)

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