Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Stretch Mooring

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued solicitation 1333MJ26Q0011 as a combined synopsis and solicitation for the procurement of specialized stretch mooring components. This requirement involves the acquisition of two reinforced rubber stretch hoses, each featuring two flange adapters, to maintain the operational capabilities of moored data buoys. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing, and PSC 6015, Fiber Optic Cables. Interested parties must submit responses by the deadline of June 12, 2026, to the primary point of contact, Michelle Brebnor.

The requested mooring components must integrate directly with an existing system, utilizing a bungee-like cord design with internal electrical wires to transfer power and meteorological data from the surface buoy to submerged instruments. These hoses utilize elastomer-synthetic composite technology to stretch up to 1.5 times their original length, serving as a mechanical isolator between the surface and the lower mooring section. Each hose is constructed with eight 22AWG conductors and four 24AWG twisted pairs to facilitate signal transmission. All connections utilize bolted flanges to minimize mechanical noise and support a modular mooring architecture.

This notice of intent to sole source was published on May 28, 2026, and includes two attachments: a statement of work titled RFQ_SOW.docx and the solicitation document Sol_1333MJ26Q0011.pdf. Both files were made available at the time of publication to provide additional context for the required equipment and technical specifications.