Teledyne Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to procure an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP) WHSII600 Workhorse and related accessories on a sole source basis from Teledyne RD Instruments of Poway, California. This procurement falls under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) authority and is justified based on compatibility requirements with existing systems and equipment. The agency has determined that Teledyne is the sole entity in the United States capable of providing the required WHSII600 Workhorse system that meets NOAA's specific operational needs. The opportunity is classified under NAICS code 334511 for navigation and nautical system manufacturing and PSC code 6640 for laboratory equipment and supplies. The required delivery date for the equipment is September 30, 2025.

The sole source determination is based on the critical need for form, fit, and function compatibility with PMEL's existing infrastructure, including specialized hardware and data processing software developed over many years specifically for Teledyne ADCP instruments. While this is not a request for competitive proposals, the notice allows firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements to submit substantiating documentation within 15 days of publication (by June 30, 2025) to the identified point of contact. Any submitted documentation will be evaluated solely to determine whether the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis instead of sole source. The government retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed competitively based on responses received, and oral communications are not acceptable for this process. Contractors must demonstrate they can provide equipment that is fully compatible with PMEL's existing Teledyne-based infrastructure and data collection systems.