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This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quote and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Government is currently conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, to identify potential sources to fulfill the requirement and gather information on current capabilities of businesses within the market. All information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately. All submitted information shall remain with the U.S. Government and will not be returned.

In preparation for an upcoming procurement, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, on behalf of the National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of Coast Survey (OCS), Coast Survey Development Lab (CSDL) is conducting market research to determine potential sources for annual maintenance renewal and new software purchase contract is required for Hypack software. The intent of this announcement and the information provided in response to this Notice will assist the Government in identifying potential sources, including small businesses and socio-economic sources, capable and qualified to fulfill the requirements identified in this announcement. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 513210 Software Publishers. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $47M.

The Government is seeking firms capable of providing maintenance renewal and perpetual licenses of Hypack software products including Hysweep, Hypack Max, Hysweep Max, Hypack Survey, and Hypack Echo. Firms must provide a response that demonstrates that they are licensed by the manufacturer and capable of providing maintenance and software licensing for the following:

Software Product Key ID Number of Keys Hysweep 15683314 1 Hypack Max 15682364, 15683309, 15682378 3 Hypack Survey 15682355, 15682356, SL 1417 3 Hypack Max & Hysweep (Combination)

15683310, 15683311, 15683323, 15688367, 15688492, 15692580, 15692581, 15692582, 15686807, 15692584, 15694862, 15702558

Hypack Survey & Hysweep (Combination)

15682365, 15682366, 15682376, 15682386, 15682387, 15682394, 15682395, 15682396, 15682398, 15683303, 15683304, 15683312, 15686962, 15687257, 15688285, 15693529, 15694069, 15682385, 15691317, 15691318, 15703307, 15681095

Hypack ECHO SL 2017, SL 2018 2

Standard brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Submitted responses shall include the following:

1. Company name and address

2. System for Award Management (SAM) Unique Entity Identification Number

3. Company’s size in relation to NAICS Code 513210 (e.g. large, small, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, and/or economically disadvantaged women-owned small business)

4. Company point of contact – name, phone, and email address

5. Clear explanation of capability to provide maintenance and software licensing

It is recommended that responses to this Sources Sought Notice not exceed three pages. Please submit responses via email to Ronnia Sawyer at Ronnia.Sawyer@noaa.gov with a copy to Nicole Lawson at Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov by 11:00am Eastern Time (ET) on April 21, 2025. No feedback will be provided regarding individual Capability Statements. Information received will be considered solely to make informed decisions regarding a potential procurement. Responses to the Sources Sought announcement are not offers and cannot be accepted by NOAA to form a binding contract. No reimbursement for costs will be made associated with providing information in response to this announcement, if applicable.