Sole Source Teledyne Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers
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)'s Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Teledyne RD Instruments (Poway, CA) for Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers (ADCPs) and related accessories. This presolicitation notice is for market research purposes, and firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit documentation within 15 days of publication (by May 14, 2026).
Scope of Work
NOAA PMEL requires one WHPS300 Workhorse Proteus ADCP with accessories and one WHSII600 Workhorse II ADCP. The sole-source determination is based on the need for compatibility with existing systems and equipment. Teledyne is identified as the sole entity in the United States capable of providing these specific ADCPs, which are fully compatible with current deployment hardware, telemetry configurations, and data processing pipelines. This ensures continuity in data collection, minimizes integration risks, and avoids additional costs associated with reconfiguration, software modification, and personnel retraining. Maintaining consistency in instrumentation is critical for preserving long-term datasets used for climate and fisheries research.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (Sole Source under FAR 6.103-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: May 14, 2026 (15 days after publication)
- Published: April 29, 2026
- Delivery: Within 90 days from the date of award.
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing. This documentation will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis. A determination by the government not to conduct a competitive procurement is at its sole discretion.
Additional Notes
No solicitation package is available. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Weiming Tan (Weiming.Tan@noaa.gov)