Presolicitation Notice SSD 143051-26-0094_Redacted (1).pdf

This is a Single Source Determination document using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) for contract number 143051-26-0094 issued by the Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC), Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Division (MMTD).

The procurement requires complete overhaul of Fujinon 25x150 MTM "Big Eye" Binoculars, including stripping all parts, sand blasting, powder coating frames, rebuilding and aligning optics, and replacing 25 power lenses as needed. Additionally, the contract includes complete overhaul of the yoke supporting 25x150 MTM binoculars with sandblasting and powder coating as required. The vendor identified for single source award is Eastern Mountain Optics, Inc., operating as Baker Marine Instruments and Repair, located at 2425 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92106. The single source justification is based on Eastern Mountain Optics being the only authorized repair facility in the United States for Fujinon equipment, as confirmed through market research with the equipment manufacturer. The binoculars require highly specialized handling due to their sensitivity to impurities and moisture, necessitating dry nitrogen gas purging during assembly—a capability only available through this single source. The procurement is structured as a follow-on contract to previous work (1305M322ANFFR0015) and anticipated pricing is determined to be fair and reasonable based on historical repair work performed by this vendor for the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Coast Guard.