58--Procurement of Kongsberg Sensors for NOAAS Reuben

NOAA’s Office of Marine & Aviation Operations is seeking a firm‑fixed‑price quote for a suite of genuine Kongsberg trawl‑monitoring sensors and associated deployment hardware to serve as mission‑critical spares aboard the NOAA research vessel REUBEN LASKER. The solicitation is open competition, limited to authorized Kongsberg Discovery US distributors/resellers, and requires compliance with Buy‑American‑Supplies rules. Delivery of all items is required no later than 1 April 2027 to the ship’s location in La Jolla, CA. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 4 PM PDT on 23 September 2026, with any questions submitted by 22 September 2026. • Scope includes nine line items (e.g., PX MultiSensor MK2 Depth/Temp, PX MultiSensor MK2 with 70 kHz Lid, deployment plates, screws, etc.) totaling 23 units. • All items must be new, unused, OEM Kongsberg parts; no substitutions or refurbished items without written approval. • Contract type: single‑award firm‑fixed‑price purchase order, payment Net 30. • Contractor must be registered in SAM and FedConnect, provide liability insurance, past‑performance references, and an authorized OEM letter. • Evaluation emphasizes technical approach and past performance over price, though price becomes decisive if technical scores are comparable.