Notice of Intent to Award Sole-Source - SoFAR Branded Ocean surface spotter buoys
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 141014-25-0028
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2050 Buoys
- Place of performance
- Galveston, Texas, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to negotiate a sole-source contract with SOFAR Ocean Technologies, Inc. for ocean surface spotter buoys and related accessories. The procurement is specifically for four SOFAR Spotter buoys, each with two temperature nodes and Iridium satellite data packages that enable near real-time data transmission. NOAA will use these buoys to expand infrastructure in marine sanctuary monitoring efforts. The contract will be processed under FAR Part 13 procedures using the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows for procurement from only one responsible source. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing.
Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit a Capability Statement demonstrating their ability to meet NOAA's requirements by 12:00 PM EST on May 26, 2025. The notice is set aside for small businesses, with a business size standard of 1,350 employees. While this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may request an electronic copy of the solicitation by contacting the Contract Specialist, Randall Chatfield, via email with the specific subject line referencing Announcement Number 141014-25-0028. The Capability Statement must provide sufficient detail for NOAA to assess the party's ability to fulfill the contract requirements. Contractors should note that the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed requirement based on responses received. The special notice will remain open from May 9, 2025, to May 26, 2025, providing potential contractors a window to express their capabilities and interest in the project.
Notice text
Announcement Number: 141014-25-0028
Project Title: SoFAR Branded Ocean surface spotter buoys and cables/accessories
PSC: 2050
NAICS: 334511
The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with SOFAR Ocean Technologies, Inc., using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to purchase SoFAR Branded Ocean surface spotter buoys and cables/accessories to assist in NOAA’s long-term monitoring efforts. This procurement is for four (4) SOFAR Spotter
buoys with two temperature nodes per mooring system, as well as Iridium satellite data packages that allow the spotter buoys to transmit data via iridium satellite in near real time. This purchase will allow sanctuaries to expand infrastructure into the expanded sanctuary while leveraging existing infrastructure. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1,350 employees.
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on the Contract Opportunities website.
The determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the solicitation from the Contract Specialist, Randall Chatfield, randall.chatfield@noaa.gov
All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 141014-25-0028.
All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which may be considered by the agency if received on or before 12:00 PM EST on May 26, 2025. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.
This notice will remain open from May 9, 2025 to May 26, 2025.
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