3rd Generation (3G) Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Integration and Support Services
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Western Acquisition Division (WAD) and Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), has issued a Sources Sought Notice for 3rd Generation (3G) Environmental Sample Processor (ESP) Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) Integration and Support Services. This market research aims to identify capable sources for deploying, integrating, and calibrating a 3G ESP with an SPR analytical module into an uncrewed surface vehicle (USV) for environmental monitoring. Responses are due by March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the use and assistance in deploying, embedding, and calibrating a 3G ESP with an SPR analytical module designed to collect eDNA samples and determine phycotoxin concentrations in situ. This project supports monitoring harmful algal blooms, understanding phytoplankton community dynamics, and addressing public health concerns related to phycotoxins in the Great Lakes and Alaska. Key tasks outlined in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:
- Designing, fabricating, and delivering a water capture sampling system for USV integration.
- Installing the sampling system into a SeaTrac platform for the 3G ESP by June 2026.
- Delivering the 3G ESP-SPR system and auxiliary parts.
- Integrating and calibrating the SPR system into the 3G ESP for environmental conditions and phycotoxin analysis.
- Providing full installation, calibration, SPR operation coding, standard curve data, and necessary training.
- Offering mission support services, including troubleshooting, sample recovery, and post-operation calibration.
- Producing a final data set with comprehensive metadata for submission to NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). Performance will be evaluated with CPARS incentives/disincentives. Work will be performed at GLERL in Ann Arbor, MI, and Nome, AK.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Anticipated Length: Three years (one base year, two option years)
- NAICS Code: 541690, Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services ($19.0M size standard)
- Response Due: March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM MST
- Published: March 19, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested companies must be registered in SAM.gov and can respond via a Google Portal Link (https://forms.gle/hi9H8oUb4wSukRbCA) or by emailing the Contract Specialist (anthony.eubanks@noaa.gov) and Contracting Officer (remo.dela-cruz@noaa.gov). Submissions should include:
- Company Name, Address, and Unique Entity ID (UEI).
- Point of Contact and Phone Number.
- Business Size applicable to NAICS 541690.
- Estimated subcontracting percentage.
- Confirmation of intent to submit a quote as a prime contractor if a solicitation is issued, with a brief statement on how the work will be performed.
- Evidence of relevant experience (contract numbers, project titles, POCs).
- Confirmation of capacity to perform the required work.
- GSA and/or GWAC contract information, if applicable.
- Any further comments.
Additional Notes
This is a market research notice only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or Quotation. The Government will not pay for information provided and is not obligated to award a contract. Responses will inform competition and set-aside decisions. Failure to provide sufficient detail may result in a company not being considered a viable source. Proprietary or classified information should not be included.