Seawater Filter & U/V Sterilization System for Auke Bay Laboratory in Juneau, AK
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), National Marine Fisheries Service/Alaska Fisheries Science Center, requires a Seawater Filter & U/V Sterilization System for its Auke Bay Laboratory in Juneau, AK. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside issued as a firm fixed-price Request for Quotation (RFQ). Quotes are due by February 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The vendor will provide a combination seawater filter and UV sterilization system (CLIN 1) and freight transport to the Auke Bay Laboratory (CLIN 2). The system must meet specific technical requirements, including:
- Achieving a dose of ≥180 mJ/cm² at 120 GPM flow.
- Handling variable and low flows, compatible with cold water (0-10°C).
- Removing or neutralizing plankton, parasites, bacteria, viruses, and protozoans.
- Mechanical filtration requiring a three-stage, duplex/parallel configuration.
- UV sterilizer requiring a non-corrosive vessel and controller with fault alarms.
- All supplies must be manufactured in the United States and its territories, as per the Buy American Act (FAR 52.225-1).
Contract Details
- Solicitation Number: 1333MF26Q0009
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 Employees
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR Part 19)
- Place of Performance/Delivery: NOAA Fisheries – TSMRI, 17109 Pt Lena Loop Rd, Juneau, AK 99801
- Delivery Date: No later than April 30, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Restricted to Small Businesses certified and active in SAM.gov. Submissions from non-certified businesses will not be considered.
- Quote Due Date: February 27, 2026, at 1600 hrs EDT.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to jason.jenks@noaa.gov.
- Questions: Submit questions in writing to jason.jenks@noaa.gov no later than 6 calendar days after the solicitation issuance date.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, considering:
- Demonstrated Understanding of the Statement of Need (Technical)
- Past Performance
- Price Technical and past performance, when combined, are of more importance than price.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jason Jenks at jason.jenks@noaa.gov.