This is a combined synopsis / solicitation for commercial services and/or
supplies prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as
supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  The
government intends to acquire supplies using FAR Part 13, Simplified
Acquisition Procedures. The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic &
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)  National Marine Fisheries Service  intends to acquire eight  (8) each syntactic foam floats (4 ADCP/4 TAPS FLOATS) and eight (8) each mounting brackets.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
1. The floats for the 75 kHz Teledyne RDI ADCP must have the following specifications:
-Depth Rating: min 600m
-Float diameter: 40 - 47 inches
-Float Buoyancy: 500 lbs at depth
-Construction: Syntactic foam with durable low-drag outer finish
-Frame: Constructed of marine-grade stainless steel with high corrosion resistance. Must accept half inch shackle pin with plastic isolator for attachment to mooring chain. Must easily accept a 75khz Teledyne RDI Long-Ranger ADCP nested inside the float with the acoustic transducers facing upward. Frame must withstand 5000 lbs of tension during deployment.

The floats for the TAPS devices must have the following specifications:

-Depth Rating: min 200m
-Float diameter: 36 - 42 inches
-Float Buoyancy: 500 lbs at depth
-Construction: Syntactic foam with durable low-drag outer finish
-Frame: Constructed of marine-grade stainless steel with high corrosion resistance. Must accept half inch shackle pin with plastic isolator for attachment to mooring chain. Frame must withstand 5000 lbs of tension during deployment.
--Frame Design/Configuration: TAPS instrument case must fit inside of float with separate transducer plate mounted on top frame. Transducer plate must have clear unobstructed upward view of water column. Frame above the float must also have attachment for anchor-first deployment. Frame below the float must be able to accept up to two battery cases. Cost of custom frame should be part of quote.
-Approx dimensions of TAPS instrument and battery case: Cylinder with diameter of 7.5" and length of 25".

Interested parties must respond to this announcement within fifteen (15) calendar days of its publication. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to 206-526-6025 or email ([email protected]) This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than
$150,000.


All vendors doing business with the Government are required to be
registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). NO award can be
made unless the vendor is registered in SAM. For additional
information and to register in SAM, please access the following web
site: www.sam.gov. In order to register with the SAM and to be
eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all
offerors must also have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet
number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet
on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or
by phone at (800) 333-0505. This procurement also requires offerors to
complete the electronic representations and certifications at the SAM
website. All responsible and fully responsive sources may submit a
proposal which will be considered by the Agency.

Bid Protests Not Available