Supply of CastAway-CTD Oceanographic Instruments

The contract entails the procurement and delivery of six handheld CastAway-CTD oceanographic instruments designed to measure conductivity, temperature, and depth in marine environments. These devices are essential for scientific data collection in oceanographic research and must meet exacting technical specifications to ensure accuracy and reliability in field applications. The instruments are required to comply with all applicable federal delivery and labeling standards, ensuring traceability, proper documentation, and adherence to government procurement protocols. The contract is classified as a subcontract under the NAICS code 334513, associated with the manufacturing of navigational, measuring, electromedical, and electrotherapeutic apparatuses. The award is managed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration under the U.S. Department of Commerce, indicating its alignment with federal marine science and environmental monitoring priorities. The contract was posted on May 7, 2026, and the place of performance and point of contact details are not specified, suggesting logistics may be coordinated directly with the vendor. Delivery is expected to support NOAA's operational needs in marine observation, with all units requiring certification and labeling to ensure compliance with federal regulations governing equipment used in government-funded science programs.