Kraft_TeleRobotics _Inc._(NRMA0006-15-01500).pdf

Sole Source Justification: Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office of Ocean Exploration and Research (OER) http://explore.noaa.gov/Home.aspx intends to purchase spare parts from Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. located in Overland Park, KS for their existing Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system” installed on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer’s Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system, Deep Discoverer.

The Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system” is a sophisticated, unique piece of equipment critical to the operation of the ROV. Keeping the overall system reliable requires that the program have on hand critical spare parts and tools for the “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system” to support maintenance and repair as needed. This is highly special ized equipment and once the core system is purchased there is no other vendor that can supply the specific parts needed for this application.

Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of all Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. products. Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. does not have any authorized resellers. Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. products can only be purchased through Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc.

BACKGROUND: OER is responsible for coordinating interdisciplinary ocean exploration expeditions and projects to search, investigate, and document unknown and poorly known areas of the ocean in order to advance and disseminate knowledge of the ocean environment and its physical, chemical, biological, and historical resources. To support exploration, research, and outreach projects aboard the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, an ROV is used to capture mapping data and to document flora, fauna, and physical characteristics of the ocean floor via photographic and film documentation during the conduct of several research and exploration cruises a year.

Purpose: The NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer supports an underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system in the conduct of multi-disciplinary scientific cruises during the year. This acquisition is for spares and tools needed for the replacement and/or repair of components of the manipulator arm that is attached to the ROV that can fail while the system is operating, offshore or in the shop, during the program's cruise season. A primary tool on the ROV is a Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system”.

Scope of Work: The request includes the following components and tools for the Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system” (all quantities needed are 1 each).

PN: 380-9063-00 Predator Spares Kit (includes tool kit) PN: 401-2006-02 Elbow check valve PN: 401-2001-00 Servo Valve PN: 576-0126-01 Pressure Transducer PN: 600-0320-00 Arm Control Module (ACM) PN: 326-0028-00 Penetrator Cable (female can side) PN: 326-0030-00 Penetrator Cable (male cylinder side) http://explore.noaa.gov/Home.aspx

PN: 500-5157-00 CPU (Central Processing Unit) Board PN: 500-0221-00 I/O (Input/Output) Board

Delivery Requirements

Vendor shall ship all items to Honolulu, Hawaii using second or third day air.

A delivery time of no more than 4 weeks ARO is required.

Shipping address is as follows:

NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer 1897 Ranger Loop Ford Island Bldg. 184 Honolulu, HI 96818

Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. has been identified as the only known source that can provide the needed spares as specified above that will also meet the Government’s intended use.

The Government is not aware of any other vendors that can provide these items while also meeting all of the requirements listed above.

The intended procurement is for spare parts for OER’s existing Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system” which the Government intends to acquire under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with the only known source (Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc.) under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

All proposals received prior to the close of this notice will be considered by the Government.

However, this is not a request for proposals and there is no solicitation available at this time. The Government reserves the right to solicit bids based on the receipt of affirmative responses to this notice or issue a purchase order to Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc., whichever is determined to be more advantageous to the Government without further notice. 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. In order to be considered, firms must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide the needed spare parts for OER’s existing Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system”. Interested firms should submit its name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and a brief statement regarding its capability to provide the specified spare parts for OER’s existing Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc.

“Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system” that provides the same form, fit and function as the spare parts for OER’s existing Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system” specified above. Any responses that provide for spare parts for OER’s existing Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system” other than that specified must be accompanied by descriptive literature and show it meets the same form, fit and function. Please include the name, telephone number, and point of contact for businesses or other Government agencies to which your company has previously provided the proposed spare parts for OER’s existing Kraft TeleRobotics, Inc. “Predator Force Feedback Manipulator system”.

Offerors may send their proposal via email to kevin.j.buum@noaa.gov The NAICS code for this requirement is 332999. All responsible sources may submit a quote which will be considered by the Agency. All contractors doing business with this Contracting Office (Eastern Region Acquisition - Kansas City Division) must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) website.

Vendors can register with SAM at the following website https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:kevin.j.buum@noaa.gov https://www.sam.gov/