Spotter Buoys

This sole-source justification (Document Number: F25-247) supports awarding a firm-fixed-price contract to Sofar Ocean Technologies, Inc., for the procurement of specialized oceanographic buoys. The requirement includes six air-deployable Spotter buoys with Iridium telemetry, ten air-deployable Spotter buoys with Hydrophone integration, and six surface-deployable buoys. These buoys must meet stringent specifications for operation in harsh Arctic conditions, including ruggedized design, multiple freeze/thaw cycle survival, and solar-rechargeable power systems. The unique integration of Sofar's Spotter Buoy platform with its proprietary Hydrophone system provides a critical real-time intelligent acoustic monitoring capability not available from other vendors. Market research indicates Sofar Ocean Technologies, Inc. is the only vendor capable of fulfilling this requirement due to the buoys' specialized design and functionality for Arctic deployments. The anticipated cost is deemed fair and reasonable. Future competition for similar supplies/services will be assessed if alternative sources emerge.

Notice ID

d0fd9fde9a6049429fd79ebd14e50e3a

Solicitation Number

N0018925Q0555

NAICS Code

334513

Classification Code

2050