Filtering Instrument for DNA Observation (FIDO) for NOAA Research eDNA Samplingview on SAM.gov

This Sources Sought Notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or Quotation. It is not considered to be a commitment by the Government to award a contract nor will the Government pay for any information provided; no basis for claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this Sources Sought Notice or Government use of any information provided. Pursuant to Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) Part 10 (Market Research), the purpose of this notice is to: Determine if sources capable of satisfying the agency's requirements exist. Determine whether the acquisition should utilize any of the small business programs in accordance with RFO Part 19. Pursuant to RFO Part 6 and RFO Part 19, competition and set-aside decisions may be based on the results of this market research. This notice in no way obligates the Government to any further action. Requirement : This notice is issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Western Acquisition Division (WAD), Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL), Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory (GLERL), and Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) to identify sources capable of providing the following: NOAA requires the procurement of specialized eDNA sampling instrumentation and technical development services. This procurement provides critical infrastructure required to execute scientific research and fulfill NOAA mission objectives to modernize surveys and sustain long-term ocean observations. Acquiring this advanced, autonomous eDNA sampling system will enable high-throughput sample collection while maximizing agency efficiency and resources. PMEL, in collaboration with GLERL and AOML, requires the customization and enhancement of MBARI's Filtering Instrument for DNA Observations (FIDO) system to meet specific NOAA operational requirements. This procurement covers the development of an automated multi-sampler module compatible with MBARI's FIDO system, the procurement of three FIDO systems equipped with these modules, and associated system demonstrations and training. To meet NOAA requirements, the project will incorporate at least three sampling channels capable of drawing directly from Niskin bottle samplers and/or multiple bulk sample sources. The contractor must provide NOAA staff with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and hands-on training for the FIDO system and multi-sampler module. Data from collected samples will support NOAA's eDNA goals associated with fisheries, harmful algal blooms (HABs), invasive species, and biodiversity management actions, as well as broader human and ecosystem health initiatives. A Firm-Fixed-Price contract is anticipated for award. See DRAFT Attachment 1 – Statement of Work for further details on this requirement. Anticipated Final Delivery Date : The anticipated final delivery date is 28 September 2028. NAICS Code/Siz…