Pre-Solicitation_Synopsis_1.docx

SYNOPSIS:

This is a pre-solicitation notice for the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) for a Brand Name Only requirement of 72 Garmin GPSMAP 66i Satellite Emergency Notification Devices (SEND), Model Number 010-02088-01, and activation services for 1 year with 4 additional option years.

The BOR intends to issue a competitive solicitation for this requirement.

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: The release date for the formal solicitation number 140R8122Q0272 is anticipated on or about July 29, 2022. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor this announcement for updates and the release of the solicitation documents. The solicitation documents for this procurement will be accessible from the System for Award Management (SAM) website, www.sam.gov. It is, and will continue to be, all potential offeror's responsibility to monitor the SAM website for any amendments, updates, responses to questions and answers.

BACKGROUND & SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW:

The Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Region needs to procure an enhanced communication tool to ensure the safety of its employees traveling in remote areas. The devices will also require an ongoing service agreement, which support various communications and tracking specifications for a base year with four option years. The SEND devices will need to be delivered within 14 days of award to the Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Regional Office in Boise, ID.

NAICS & SIZE STANDARD:

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of no more than 1,250 Employees. The product service (PSC) code is 7G22.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT:

The System for Award Management (SAM) is an implemented Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/Federal Register (FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Potential offerors must be successfully registered and maintain an active registration in the SAM database, found at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/, in order to be considered for a Government contract award.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR RESPONSES & QUESTIONS:

The point-of-contact for this solicitation is Stephanie Pascale, spascale@usbr.gov.