Surface Velocity Profile Drifter System (Ice Ball) Buoys
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- Solicitation number
- N6306125RC00EFS
- Agency
- Naval Supply Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- PSC
- 2050 Buoys
- Place of performance
- Washington 98105, United States
- Points of contact
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- Robert Babcock robert.j.babcock@navy.mil (757) 443-1387
- Bridgette Walton bridgette.d.walton.civ@us.navy.mil (564) 226-3061
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to procure Surface Velocity Profile Drifter System (Ice Ball) Buoys through a sole source award to Pacific Gyre under FAR 13.501(a) simplified procedures for commercial items. This is a notice of intent to award sole source rather than a competitive solicitation, though responsible sources may submit capability statements for the agency's consideration. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334513 for instruments and related products manufacturing for measuring, displaying, and controlling industrial process variables, and PSC code 2050 for buoys. The required delivery timeline is 90 days after contract award. The notice was posted on September 8, 2025, with responses due by September 9, 2025, and questions should be directed to Contract Specialist Bridgette Walton.
No set-aside designation applies to this procurement opportunity. Pacific Gyre has been identified as the intended sole source contractor for these specialized oceanographic buoy systems. The notice does not specify the quantity of buoys required or provide budget information for the anticipated award value. The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole source approach based on any capability statements received from interested parties. The 90-day delivery requirement indicates an urgent operational need for these ice ball buoy systems by the Navy.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source purchase order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13.501(a) – Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) intends to solicit and award a sole source purchase order for Surface Velocity Profile Drifter System (Ice Ball) Buoys by Pacific Gyre. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. The required delivery date is 90 days after contract awarded. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Address questions to Bridgette Walton, Contract Specialist, at Bridgette.d.walton.civ@us.navy.mil.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Velocity Profile Drifter System (Ice Ball) Buoys | Solicitation | |
| Surface Velocity Profile Drifter System (Ice Ball) Buoys | Pre-Solicitation |
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