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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.

In preparation for an anticipated upcoming procurement, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, on behalf of the National Ocean Service (NOS), National Geodetic Survey (NGS), is conducting market research to determine potential sources for purchasing Customer Care Package (CCP) gold level support for Leica Chiroptera-5 topographic-bathymetric lidar system and associated 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 811210, Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is $34M.

The Government is seeking firms capable of providing CCP gold level support for Leica Chiroptera-5 topographic-bathymetric lidar system and associated software. 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 equipment that NGS possesses:

Hardware:

• Chiroptera-5 System (S/N: 5937) o Sensor Head: Part no 2008930 o Sensor Control System: Part no 2009533 o Sensor Peripherals o PAV100

Software:

• Leica LIDAR Survey Studio

• Leica HxMap/IPASCO Imagery Software

• Leica Flight Pro

• Novatel Inertial Explorer

• Leica Mission Pro

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 811210 (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 for the aforementioned equipment.

It is recommended that responses to this Sources Sought Notice not exceed ten pages. Please submit responses via email to Kirstin Bryant at Kirstin.Bryant@noaa.gov with a copy to Nicole Lawson at

Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov by 11:00am Eastern Time (ET) on February 24, 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.

mailto:Kirstin.Bryant@noaa.gov mailto:Nicole.Lawson@noaa.gov