7. Synopsis - Intent to Sole Source.pdf

SYNOPSIS

Modification to Existing Contract for Additional Work to the Supplemental Type

Certificate (STC) for Greenhouse Gas Instrumentation Project

SYNOPSIS:

This is a notice of intent to negotiate on a sole-source basis. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), Ocean and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML), Additional Work to the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Greenhouse Gas Instrumentation Project requirement is hereby synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.207, Preparation and Transmittal of Synopses:

(1) Action Code: 145034-24-0114

(2) Date: August 14th

(3) Year: 2024

(4) Contracting Office ZIP Code: 80305

(5) Product or Service Code: R425 - SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL:

ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL

(6) Contracting Office Address: 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305

(7) Subject: Modification to Existing Contract 1305M323PNRMJ0676 for Additional Work to the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for Greenhouse Gas Instrumentation Project

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: N/A

(9) Closing Response Date: N/A

(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer:

Contract Specialist: Sarah Corey Email: sarah.corey@noaa.gov Contracting Officer: Remo Dela Cruz Email: remo.dela-cruz@noaa.gov

(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number:

Solicitation Number: N/A Contract Number: 1305M323PNRMJ0676 P24001

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: To be determined

(13) Line Item Number: 0001

(14) Contract Award Date: To be determined

(15) Contractor: Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification Corp.

(16) Description:

Contract 1305M323PNRMJ0676 is for a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that allows NOAA to install a commercial aircraft greenhouse gas (GHG) analyzer on an aircraft. This contract is for integration design, substantiation, and FAA STC certification of the infrastructure needed for the GHG measurement instrumentation installation.

This modification makes changes to the Statement of Work (SOW) due to the integration, design and certification requiring additional work. The new changes include alterations to the design, certification, and analysis items which require additional work and schedule change. This modification also includes an extension of the Period of Performance (PoP) through 01 May 2026.

NOAA intends to modify existing contract 1305M323PNRMJ0676 for this change.

Contract 1305M323PNRMJ0676 was awarded as a sole source contract to Astronics Connectivity Systems & Certification Corp. under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) as authorized by FAR 13.500(a) and implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may provide written notification to the Contracting Officer. Firms who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirements.

All written responses must include proof of possessing permits and a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within its discretion. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than the due date and time of this notice.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

(17) Place of Contract Performance:

Global Monitoring Laboratory 325 Broadway Boulder, CO 80305-3328

(18) Set-aside Status: N/A. The Government does not intend to set-aside this procurement for a small business program.