Notice of Intent to negotiate a sole-source contract - Nor'Eastern Trawl Systems trawl doors and rigging assemblies

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Nor'Eastern Trawl Systems Inc. for midwater trawl doors and replacement Cantrawl rigging assemblies. The contract is for the deployment of research vessels performing fisheries research in the northern Bering Sea. The sole source determination is based on the compatibility of the required supplies or services with existing systems or equipment and the vendor's unique qualification to meet the requirement. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The contract is critical to the successful implementation of surveys in 2026 and beyond. • The vendor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be considered for the contract. • The contract will combine the purchase of trawl doors, trawl bridle materials, and a codend liner. • The vendor must provide equipment or services that fully meet the Government's requirements. • Firms that believe they can provide equipment or service that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation within 15 days after publication of the synopsis.