Intent to Sole Source (1).pdf
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This document is a Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract from the US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The agency intends to negotiate directly with Advanced Navigation to procure a HYDRUS 300m Depth Rated Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV) with specific technical capabilities, including artificial intelligence assisted navigation, integrated camera and light system, Doppler Velocity log, and wireless charging. The sole-source justification is based on the unique specifications of the Hydrus AUV, which is the only vehicle meeting NOAA's requirements for depth rating, weight, battery certification, and compatibility with existing NOAA systems.
The special notice allows potential alternative sources to submit a Capability Statement by 11:00 AM EDT on September 23, 2025, to demonstrate they can meet the requirements. The procurement will use FAR Part 13 procedures, with the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 334511 and a business size standard of 1,350 employees. All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The notice is open from September 15, 2025, to September 23, 2025, and responses should be emailed to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov with a specific subject line format.
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Synopsis: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract
Announcement Number: 1333MG-25-Q-0086
Project Title: HYDRUS 300m Depth Rated Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV)
The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Advanced Navigation, 1420 Kettner Blvd, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92101 using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to procure a HYDRUS 300 meters (m), depth rated Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV) with Artificial Intelligence assisted navigation, Integrated camera and light system, Doppler Velocity log, Ultra-short baseline positioning, and a wireless charging and flight safe batteries for collecting georeferenced, optical imagery of the seabed to depths <300m. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 1,350 employees.
Justification: The Hydrus 300 m AUV (manufactured by Advanced Navigation) is the only AUV on the market capable of meeting the minimum specifications of the requirement; vehicle dimensions, software, communications, positioning, navigation, payload, and onboard computer. There is no other AUV on the market that is 300m depth rated, weighs less than 16lbs, has artificial intelligence assisted navigation, and an UN38.3 approved lithium-ion battery that can be carried on a commercial flight. Additionally, NOAA NCCOS currently owns a Hydrus 300m AUV, and purchasing a different type of AUV would not be practical due to incompatibility between USBL and operating systems, making them unsuitable for interchangeable use. Since AUVs often experience field failures, having two redundant systems would enhance operational efficiency and help reduce overall costs. Ensuring the new equipment can seamlessly integrate with the existing data management, power, and communication systems is critical for successful missions.
Special Notice
This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EDT on September 23, 2025. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.
All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:
Announcement Number: 1333MG-25-Q-0086 Project Title: HYDRUS 300m Depth Rated Autonomous Underwater Vessel (AUV)
It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that any submission transmitted to the specified Government representative(s) is received prior to the due date specified herein.
All contractors doing business with this office must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov.
The notice will remain open from 09/15/2025 to 09/23/2025.
mailto:scott.beliveau@noaa.gov
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