7. 20QNWWP0067_ Synopsis.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE

SYNOPSIS

Weather Radio Maintenance & Tower Space

SYNOPSIS:

This is a notice of intent to negotiate on a sole source basis. The Weather Radio Maintenance & Tower Space requirement is hereby synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.207 Preparation and Transmittal of Synopses:

Solicitation #: 1305M320QNWWP0067

(1) Action Code: N/A

(2) Date: 25 August

(3) Year: 2020

(4) Contracting Office ZIP Code: 80305

(5) Product or Service Code: J059

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

(7) Subject: Weather Radio Maintenance & Tower Space

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: 1305M320QNWWP0067

(9) Closing Response Date: 27 August 2020

(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer:

Contracting Specialist: Jeremy Morris

Email: jeremy.morris@noaa.gov

Contracting Officer: Ryan Edwards

Email: ryan.edwards@noaa.gov

(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number:

Solicitation Number: 1305M320QNWWP0067 (proposed)

Contract Number: To be determined at time of award.

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: TBD

(13) Contract Line Item Number: N/A

(14) Contract Award Date: TBD

(15) Contractor: Alabama Public Television

(16) Description:

The Government requires continued support of the Weather Radio Maintenance & Tower Space to:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) network is one of the primary means that the National Weather Service (NWS) disseminates its forecasts and warnings. In Alabama, NWR transmitters are located on Alabama Public Television (APT) communications towers. These towers are strategically located geographically to allow the NWS to

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE

maximize its network of NWR broadcast coverage throughout a large portion of the state of Alabama.

These towers are located mostly in remote areas and provide an additional advantage for both above mean sea level and telecommunication line of sight perspectives. It is estimated that over 98 percent or more of the people of Alabama are within the service area of a NWR transmitter.

Proposed period of performance is 01 September 2020 – 31 August 2025 (base w/ 4 options). The contracting officer has determined the following circumstances justify the use of a sole source is required because there is only one source. Only one awardee is capable of providing the services required at the sites due to being limited by the ownership of property.

The proposed contract action is for service and maintenance of NOAA equipment for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302.

Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. 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 Contract Specialist. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

The subject solicitation will not be made available through the Government Point of Entry (GPE).

Interested parties may request a solicitation by email from the Contract Specialist identified in this document.

(17) Place of Contract Performance: Various Tower Locations, State of Alabama.

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