Purchase of a Data Logger

Notice Type: Sources Sought Synopsis

Title: Purchase of Data Logger

Response Date: July 29, 2024

This is a SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS and is not a pre-solicitation announcement. The

purpose of this Market Research and Sources Sought Notice is to gain knowledge of

potential qualified U.S. Domestic businesses, which could include Small Business,

HUBZone, 8(a), Service Disabled Veteran Owned, Women Owned Small Business firms and

even Large Businesses. Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis will be used by the

Government in making appropriate acquisition decisions.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Oceanic and Atmospheric

Research (OAR), Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL), Engineering Development Division (EDD) The NOAA Prawler gives trusted near real-time data to scientists and is equipped with a CTD, oxygen sensor, and fluorometer. A non-PMEL logger module system is required to use as a comparison to this data during longer deployment times.

INTENDED USE/PURPOSE:

NOAA OAR PMEL is in need of a data logger to use as a profiler comparison for Prawler data.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/ESSENTIAL SALIENT FEATURES:

The logger must meet the following specifications/characteristics:

A quantity of one (1) data logger module system is needed to meet the requirements of this project. The logger must be able to be deployed for months at a time and collect data comparable to NOAA Prawler CTD data. The required specifications of this logger is that it must be modular, have CTD sensors, and be able to be charged wirelessly (to accommodate a long deployment time). NOAA Prawler info: https://www.pmel.noaa.gov/edd/pmel-theme/prawler

The AML-3 data logger has been found to meet the requirements. AML part numbers required for a complete module (1 of each):

PKG-3-X2WCR-05-L - 3 Port Logging Instrument

XCH2-CT-STD -Sensor: Conductivity & Temperature,

XCH2-PRS-0500  - Sensor: Pressure

SUB-G0981 - cage

PDC-WCT-AML3 -Wireless Charging

DELIVERY SCHEDULE:

Deliver by September 30th, 2024.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 334519 with a size standard of

600 employees.

Interested firms shall provide, in writing, a brief narrative (no more than 3 pages in length)

and documentation to support your firm’s capability and experience meeting the

requirements herein and include your firm’s name, address, point of contact, telephone

number, UEID Number, CCR CAGE Number, business type and size (i.e., small, large, non-

profit, educational, etc.). Any response that does not include this information will not be

considered. The Government will review your response to determine if your firm has the

experience, knowledge and capability to provide the items as specified above.

This request for information does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise,

that a procurement action will be issued. Nor does this request for information constitute

a commitment, implied or otherwise, that any procurement action may be issued for the

Government’s requirements.

No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will

arise because of the submission of contractor’s information. The Government shall not be

liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly

identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable

Government regulations.

All contractors doing business with the Government are required to be registered and

active with the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

NOTE: THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT A REQUEST

FOR INFORMATION ONLY. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be

awarded based on responses received to this notice.