Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) Probes in Support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s XBT Network
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- Solicitation number
- REQUIREMENTS-25-0991
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334519 Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Key Biscayne, Florida 33149, United States
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About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Western Acquisition Division and Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) are conducting market research to identify sources capable of providing Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) Probes and related equipment. This sources sought synopsis is designed to preliminarily assess potential contractors' capabilities for a new contract supporting NOAA's XBT Network. The requirement focuses on procuring specialized oceanographic measurement devices, specifically XBT and XCTD probes capable of measuring temperature and conductivity profiles at various ocean depths. Potential vendors must be within the NAICS code 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees or fewer. Interested vendors are required to respond through the provided Sources Sought link, understanding that this is a market research exercise and not an actual solicitation for proposals.
The anticipated contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with firm fixed price orders, covering a performance period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2030. The contract will require delivery of specific XBT probe models, including Deep Blue XBT Probe and T-5 Fast Deep Probe, with delivery completion expected within 6 months of order receipt. Shipping will be to the AOML Facility in Miami, FL, utilizing FOB Destination for local deliveries and FOB Origin for other locations. The probes must meet stringent technical specifications, including precise temperature measurement capabilities, vertical resolution, and compatibility with automatic probe launchers and Ethernet systems. While no specific award value is mentioned, the comprehensive technical requirements and five-year performance period suggest a potentially significant procurement opportunity for qualified manufacturers of oceanographic measurement equipment.
Notice text
This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS; Market research purposes only, to be used for preliminary planning purposes. No proposals are being requested or accepted with this synopsis. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. The intent of the announcement is to identify capable sources that are qualified for a new contract for the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Identified sources should be capable of performing the requirements described herein. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow up information requests.
Requirement: This notice is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Western Acquisition Division and Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) to identify sources capable of providing the following:
The requirement is to provide XBT Probes and Equipment. See attached specifications requirements for additional information.
Anticipated Period of Performance: The anticipated ordering period of performance is 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2030. An Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract allowing for firm fixed price orders contract is anticipated for award.
NAICS Code/Size Standard: The applicable NAICS Code is NAICS code 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, and the size standard is 600 employees.
A vendor's response to this synopsis shall be provided using the Sources Sought link provided.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| (XBT) Probes Specifications REQUIREMENTS-25-0991.docx.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) probes and equip | Solicitation | |
| Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) Probes in Support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s XBT Network | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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