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Loligo Systems Aquatic Multi-Channel Respirometry System Upgrade
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through the Department of Commerce, intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Loligo Systems ApS for the procurement of an automated, multi-channel aquatic respirometry system and integrated experimental chambers to support research at the Northeast Fisheries Science Center’s Fisheries Ecology Branch. This acquisition is justified under 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and FAR 12.102(a) due to the exclusive technical compatibility required with Loligo Systems’ proprietary AutoResp™ 3.0 software and hardware architecture, which ensures continuity of long-term experimental data and operational integrity. Alternative vendors have been evaluated and rejected because their equipment cannot replicate the precise form, fit, function, and data integration needed for the existing system, making Loligo Systems the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement. The scope includes two 4-channel add-on respirometry systems, eight horizontal acrylic chambers (190 mm internal diameter, 800 mm length), four vertical chambers (240 mm internal diameter, 250 mm depth), custom-molded O-rings for gas-tight sealing, and all associated components such as oxygen sensors, fiber optic cables, pumps, and power strips, all calibrated to operate on US 110V/60Hz electrical standards. The contract has a defined 90-day performance period with delivery expected within 6 to 8 weeks of award, to be completed at the NOAA James J. Howard Marine Science Laboratory in Highlands, New Jersey, during standard business hours. Packaging and delivery must protect sensitive equipment from transit damage and preserve the integrity of calibration-critical components, though no specific military or standardized packaging requirements apply. All submissions in response to this presolicitation must be submitted as a single capabilities statement via email as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF file under 20 MB total size, addressed to Madison Vogeler and Aakanksha Bhargava, with the mandatory subject line referencing the solicitation number 143021-26-0110. Responses are due by 1300 Eastern Time on Thursday, August 6, 2026, and offerors must proactively confirm receipt with the government. The NAICS code is 334516, and no set-aside provisions apply. While the contract value has not been disclosed, it is structured as a firm-fixed-price order, and acceptance will be
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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and RFO FAR 12.102(a), a firm fixed price purchase order to Loligo Systems ApS, for the procurement of an automated, multi-channel aquatic respirometry system and compatible high-precision experimental chambers meeting the specifications in the Statement of Need (SON) in support of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Fisheries ecology Branch (FEB). This contract is expected to have a period of performance of 90 days from the award date with an expected delivery timeline of 6-8 weeks after award. No set aside is to be used for this sole source requirement. The associated NAICS code is 334516.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation documents exist for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capabilities statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail, and convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. All capabilities statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government.
A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement.
Capabilities statements are due no later than Thursday, 6 August, 2026, by 1300 Eastern Time. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “143021-26-0110 - Loligo Systems Aquatic Multi-Channel Respirometry System Upgrade”. To ensure your response along with any and all attachments are received, attachment(s) must be less than 20 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the offeror to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time. Capabilities statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following POCs:
Madison Vogeler at contact@example.gov
Aakanksha Bhargava at contact@example.gov
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