Notice of Intent to negotiate sole source contract with SPT Labtech Inc

The NOAA Northwest Fisheries Science Center is issuing a sole‑source notice to procure one SPT Labtech BioMicroLab VC100 ultrasonic, non‑contact liquid‑volume verification instrument, including installation, training, and a 12‑month service/warranty contract. The instrument replaces manual visual checks of micro‑plate volumes, supports high‑throughput genomics work, and must be delivered to the Seattle lab by 1 Nov 2026 with on‑site training completed by 1 Dec 2026. The contract is non‑competitive; interested vendors may submit supporting documentation within 15 days of the notice. • Instrument: BioMicroLab VC100 (ultrasonic, 96‑well plate volume verification) • Scope: Supply, delivery, installation, training, 12‑month service/warranty • Delivery location: Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Seattle, WA • Delivery deadline: 1 Nov 2026; training completed by 1 Dec 2026 • Performance period: Service contract through 31 Aug 2028 • Funding: Not disclosed; sole‑source justified by unique OEM parts and capabilities • Contact: Amy Gilliland (NOAA)