Sole.Source.Beacon_Redacted.pdf

This document is a Special Notice regarding the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) intent to procure 60 ACR RESQLINK VIEW Personal Locator Beacons (PLB-425) on a sole-source basis from The GPS Store, Inc. NOAA has determined that The GPS Store, Inc. is the sole entity capable of meeting the specified requirements, which include GPS 406 enablement, OLED display, buoyancy, water resistance, and other safety features that are critical for the safety of NOAA's fisheries observers who collect data on commercial fishing vessels. The procurement will be made under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). Interested firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit capability statements by July 16, 2023 at 12:00 EST, which the government will evaluate to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.