ClearWater Sensors Phosphate Sensors

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, intends to procure ClearWater Sensors brand phosphate sensors from Aquatic Sensors, Inc. on a sole-source basis under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1 authority. The sensors must meet specific technical specifications including particular depth ratings, reagent capabilities, sample ratios, and on-board waste canister storage functionality that are unique to GLERL's operational requirements. This pre-solicitation notice is not a competitive solicitation, but firms believing they can fully satisfy the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation or requests for additional information within 15 days of publication to demonstrate alternative capabilities. The government will evaluate all responses solely to determine whether to convert this to a competitive procurement, and that determination remains entirely at the government's discretion. No solicitation package is currently available, and only written communications will be accepted; oral responses are not permissible.

No set-aside designations apply to this procurement. Aquatic Sensors, Inc., located in Santa Clara, California, has been identified as the sole potential contractor based on its exclusive status as the authorized U.S. distributor for ClearWater Sensors products. The notice does not disclose specific award values or budget ranges for this procurement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables) and PSC code 6655 (Geophysical Instruments). The contract includes a requirement for delivery of the sensors within 30 days from the date of award. The deadline for interested parties to submit documentation or requests for information is April 20, 2026, with the pre-solicitation notice having been posted on April 6, 2026.