Echosounder Calibration Winch Systems
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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), Western Acquisition Division, has issued a Presolicitation Notice for the procurement of two (2) Echosounder Calibration Winch Systems. NOAA intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis to AquaLYD. Firms believing they can fully meet the government's requirements must submit substantiating documentation within 10 days of publication (by March 5, 2026).
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two wireless winches designed for vessel-based calibration of echosounders. Each system includes: two winch controller/range extenders, three winch reels and railing attachments, storage/transit case(s), three telescopic poles, storage/transit tube(s), four batteries, and charger(s). The acquisition is subject to FAR 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies. The FOB Destination is Woods Hole, MA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (intended Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (intended sole source to AquaLYD)
- NAICS: 333923
- Response Due: March 5, 2026 (10 days after publication)
- Published: February 23, 2026
- Anticipated Award: March 15, 2026
Response Information
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package is available. Firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit written substantiating documentation or a request for additional information to the identified points of contact. Responses will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. Oral communications are not acceptable.
Points of Contact
- Jenna Taulman, Contract Specialist: jenna.taulman@noaa.gov
- Aakanksha Bhargava, Contracting Officer: aakanksha.bhargava@noaa.gov