66 -- Notice of intent to negotiate sole source contract

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory located in Seattle, WA, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Satlantic. The contract aims to procure a MBARI-ISUS Nitrate Analyzer, a sophisticated chemical-free nitrate sensor that utilizes UV absorption spectroscopy to measure nitrate concentrations in situ across various oceanographic and freshwater environments. This novel device offers a reagent-free method for analyzing nitrate levels, combined with complementary data collection software, enhancing the laboratory's capacity for environmental monitoring. This procurement is classified as a simplified acquisition with an estimated value under $50,000 and serves a specialized function aligned with NOAA’s mission to study and understand marine ecosystems. The notice serves as the official communication regarding the sole source negotiation, indicating a direct contracting process without competitive bidding. The contract is associated with NAICS code 334290, reflecting manufacturing of other communications equipment, and the point of contact for the contract is Maria L. Mendoza, reachable via email and phone through the Seattle office.