Marport Net Mensuration System Upgrade

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Special Notice for a Marport Net Mensuration System Upgrade contract. The opportunity is specifically targeting small businesses and focuses on upgrading net mensuration systems currently owned by NOAA Fisheries' Alaska Fisheries Science Center. Marport Americas, Inc. is currently identified as the sole known provider capable of performing these upgrades while maintaining existing system warranties. The contract opportunity is classified under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals. The procurement will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures outlined in FAR 13.5 for commercial products and services.

Interested small businesses have until March 14, 2025, at 2:30 pm Pacific Time to submit statements of interest and capabilities via email to Crystina.r.jubie@noaa.gov. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price commercial item contract with a base period running from the award date through December 1, 2025. While the notice indicates that only one source is reasonably available, NOAA is providing this synopsis to improve small business access to acquisition information. Contractors must ensure complete and timely email transmission of their interest statements. The agency retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete this contract action. Potential contractors should carefully review the requirements and be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities in net mensuration system upgrades within the specified timeframe.