Nortek sensors and support equipment
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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 Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), intends to award a sole source purchase order to Nortek USA Inc. for Nortek AquaDopp Profilers and batteries. This procurement is for essential sensors and support equipment to maintain existing waterway current monitoring systems. No set-aside will be used. Firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit documentation by May 7, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for Nortek 1MHz AquaDopp Profilers, AquaDopp Profiler 2s, and 400 KHz, 2D Horizontal Profilers, along with associated batteries. These sensors are standard downward and horizontally mounted devices used in CO-OPS' ATON, IATON, and PORTS® waterway current monitoring systems across the United States. The equipment serves as spare parts to support the existing data collection network, which relies on specialized oceanographic equipment from Nortek.
Justification for Sole Source
NOAA's determination for a sole source award to Nortek USA Inc. is based on several factors:
- Sole Provider: Nortek USA Inc. is the exclusive provider of the Nortek AquaDopp Profiler product line in North America, with no authorized partners or resellers.
- System Compatibility: The procurement is justified by the need for compatibility with existing CO-OPS systems. Significant engineering effort has been invested to integrate Nortek sensors, ensuring precise measurements, durability in harsh marine environments, and appropriate power consumption/size for specialized data acquisition systems.
- Mission Impact: Implementing different equipment would lead to additional costs, resources, and significant delays in testing, training, and purchasing support equipment, thereby delaying the mission.
- Warranty & Support: Nortek USA holds exclusive rights for distribution, service, and support within the U.S., ensuring warranty validity and product support integrity.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Presolicitation / Notice of Intent)
- Set-Aside: None
- NAICS: 334516 (Laboratory Equipment And Supplies)
- Delivery: Within 60 days from the date of award.
- Published: April 22, 2026
- Response Due: May 7, 2026 (for interested parties to submit capabilities)
Response Information
This 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 in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after the publication of this synopsis. This documentation will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement can be conducted on a competitive basis. The government retains discretion regarding the decision to proceed non-competitively. Oral communications are not accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Kyle Lawrence (kyle.lawrence@noaa.gov, 757-441-3835)