Description
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center is seeking a commercial vendor to provide one environmental DNA (eDNA) autosampler system plus associated consumables (spare filter cassettes, reagent packs, a subsea rechargeable battery, and 500 eDNA filters). The system must be capable of in‑situ filtration at depths of at least 100 m (preferably up to 1,000 m), collect a minimum of nine discrete samples per deployment, support configurable sample volumes, and be operable from ships, small boats, or attached to various oceanographic gear. Delivery is required on or before 31 December 2026 to the NOAA facility in Honolulu, HI, on a firm‑fixed‑price, all‑or‑none basis. Quotes must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM EST on 4 September 2026.
• Required hardware: 1 eDNA autosampler rated >1000 m depth.
• Consumables: 7 spare filter cassettes, 4 reagent packs, 1 subsea battery, 500 1.2 µm eDNA filters.
• Performance: ≥9 independent samples per deployment, depth capability ≥100 m (preferably 300 m–1000 m), support for high‑volume filtration (tens of liters), programmable sampling triggers.
• Delivery: FOB Destination to NOAA/NMFS/PIFSC, Honolulu, HI by 12/31/2026.
• Evaluation: Trade‑off based on technical approach, experience, and price (non‑price factors weighted equally and more than price).