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Purchase of Big Fin Measuring Boards
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The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed price purchase order to Big Fin Scientific for twenty-two DCS5 electronic fish measuring boards under FAR 12.102(a) and 41 U.S.C. 1901, with no set-aside applied. The requirement is driven by the unique technical capabilities of the DCS5 system, which is the only product that meets NOAA’s operational needs for precise, field-deployable fish and invertebrate length measurements in wet, cold environments. Each unit must deliver 1mm accuracy up to 100cm, feature a modular and portable design weighing no more than 15 lbs, operate for at least 10 hours on internal battery power, comply with the IP67K waterproof standard, support both Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and be fully compatible with NOAA-developed data collection software out of the box without requiring proprietary applications. The procurement includes 22 carry handle kits, 33 replacement styluses, 22 tablet mount kits, 22 waterproof USB cables, and 22 USB wall chargers, all to be delivered to East Falmouth, Massachusetts, by September 1, 2026, with an anticipated award date in August 2026. The sole-source determination is justified by Big Fin Scientific’s proprietary technology, lack of alternative vendors meeting all specifications, direct compatibility with NOAA systems, and the absence of authorized resellers or third-party repair providers. No competitive solicitation is being issued, but firms may submit substantiating documentation before August 6, 2026, to challenge the non-competitive approach. Acceptance will occur at the destination site, where the government will verify compliance with all performance criteria, including environmental durability, measurement precision, and software integration. The contracting officer is Charles Kendall, with Grace LaPierre serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and submissions. No financial value is disclosed, and there are no specified FOB terms, invoicing methods, or detailed packaging standards, though the vendor is required to provide a three-year manufacturer warranty.
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Place of Performance
26434, MA, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Requisition 143021-26-0116
Point of Contact(s):
Grace LaPierre, Contract Specialist
U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA
Western Acquisition Division
7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 1,
Seattle, WA 98115
EMAIL: GRACE.LAPIERRE@NOAA.GOV
Charles Kendall, Contracting Officer
U.S. Department of Commerce/NOAA
Western Acquisition Division
7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 1,
Seattle, WA 98115
EMAIL: CHARLES.KENDALL@NOAA.GOV
- Set-asides, if applicable: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Acquisitions and Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Seattle Simplified Acquisitions Branch, intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order, on a sole source basis, under the authority of RFO FAR 12.102(a) and 41 U.S.C. 1901, with Big Fin Scientific for the purchase will be for twenty-two (22) complete (sold as components) Big Fin Scientific (BFS) DCS5 electronic fish measuring boards.
- Codes for services or supplies: NAICS 334516
- Description:
(i) The requirement is for the purchase of 22 (twenty-two) electronic measuring boards to be used to measure finfish and invertebrates under field conditions that meets the following specifications: a modular design allowing for re-configuration for different applications and changing needs, designed specifically with portability in mind; total weight does not exceed 15 lbs, an internal battery with a 10-hour operating life, meets EPA IEC 529-IP67K waterproof standard (submersible), Bluetooth (wireless) and USB (hardwired) communication capabilities, provides 1mm measurement accuracy, capable of measurements up to 100cm, non-sliding measurement stylus, Android OS compatibility, and compatibility with NOAA-developed data collection software out of the box (proprietary software is available but not required). ;
(ii) This presolicitation notice is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government’s requirements may submit substantiating documentation or a request for additional information in writing to the identified point of contact before the due date/ deadline of this SAM posting. Such requests and documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. The anticipated award date is estimated to be August 2026.
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