R--TOWED SILCAM PROTOTYPE PHASE II
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 Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to SINTEF Ocean AS for Towed Silcam Prototype Phase II – Repairs, Upgrades and Modifications. This effort aims to enhance the functionality and data quality of the BSEE-owned Towed SilCam. Firms capable of meeting this requirement must submit a capability statement by April 1, 2026.
Purpose
BSEE previously acquired a prototype Towed SilCam from SINTEF for measuring droplet size distribution and background particle measurements. Following field trials, BSEE identified necessary repairs, upgrades, and modifications to improve ease of use and data quality.
Scope of Work
The required work includes:
- Modification and upgrade of the BSEE-owned Towed SilCam Prototype.
- Replacement of the internal camera mounting structure for greater stability.
- Replacement of damaged mounting hardware.
- Installation of additional data ports to improve data transfer speeds.
- Replacement of the LED flash unit.
- Update of the Towed SilCam user manual based on feedback and project modifications.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Firm-Fixed-Price)
- Intended Awardee: SINTEF Ocean AS
- Period of Performance: 6 months (anticipated start around May 1, 2026)
- NAICS: 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences)
- PSC: R425 (Engineering And Technical Services)
- Capability Statement Due: April 1, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: March 25, 2026
Set-Aside
None (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
Evaluation
This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposal. However, any firm believing itself capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement or quotation. A determination by the Government not to compete is solely within its discretion. Price reasonableness will be determined by comparing the proposal price with the independent government cost estimate and historical prices.
Additional Notes
The sole-source justification is based on SINTEF Ocean AS owning the intellectual property (IP), design, and possessing the necessary subject matter expertise (SME) for the Towed SilCam Array. BSEE will continue outreach efforts to identify other capable vendors for future similar acquisitions.