18RP0050_Presolicitation_Notice.pdf

SYNOPSIS / PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

This notice is not a request for quote, proposal or invitation for bid. The intent of this pre-solicitation synopsis is to provide notice of a proposed contract action. The U.S. Department of Commerce / National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division, Boulder, CO, on behalf of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) intends to issue a solicitation for Acoustic Releases and Decksets. OAR/PMEL seeks a qualified contractor to provide acoustic release/transponders and acoustic transceiver deck sets, which comply with the following specifications:

Acoustic Releases PMEL currently deploys EdgeTech acoustic releases on each of its moorings. The acoustic release is used in mooring recoveries to detach the mooring from the anchor. The release can communicate with and receive messages from a shipboard deckset. This allows an operator on a ship to determine positions and to send commands necessary for recovering a mooring. PMEL has based their mooring system on these releases because of their ease of maintenance and reliability for long term deployments.

• Bit encoded signals compatible with EdgeTech acoustic releases

• Fully compatible with Edgetech 8011A and 8011M deck sets

• Working range: 10km

• Transmit source level: 192 dB re uPa @1m

• Receive sensitivity: -100dB re uPa @1m

• Interrogate frequency: 9 or 11 kHz

• Reply Frequency: 7.5 -15 kHz

• Depth Rating: 6000 m

• Load rating: 5500 kg

• Replaceable alkaline battery life: 2 years

• Backup circuit for release mechanism

Deck Sets PMEL currently deploys EdgeTech acoustic releases on each one of its moorings. When the mooring needs to be recovered, a bit-encoded command is sent from the deckset aboard the ship to the acoustic release. The release receives the signal and detaches from the anchor. Over 100 acoustic releases are recovered each year using decksets.

• Bit encoded signals compatible with EdgeTech acoustic releases

• Confirmation of signal receipt by releases

• Frequency (Transmit and Receive): 7.5 to 15 kHz

• Auto switch: 155 & 230 VAC

• Timing accuracy within 0.1 millisecond

• Operator controlled o Frequency selectable o Transmit pulse range: 5 to 30 milliseconds o Transmit source level 192 dB per 1 micro-Pascal at 1 meter

• Cable length: 220 feet

• Weight with cable: 10 kg

• Rugged waterproof case

• Self charging internal battery

• Full command and range capability

The solicitation will be issued as a 100% small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this acquisition is 334511, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The Government anticipates award of a single firm fixed price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for a base year with (4) additional one-year options. The minimum order per year will be (5) acoustic release transponders and (1) acoustic transceiver deck set and the maximum will be (15) transponders and (5) deck sets per year. The amount of all orders shall not exceed (75) acoustic release transponders and (25) acoustic transceiver deck sets over the life of the contract.

The contract award date is anticipated to be late May 2018. All responsible and fully responsive small business firms may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency. Solicitation documents will be made available for download on or about March 22, 2018 at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. The estimated due date for proposals will be April 16, 2018; however, the actual date offers are due will be stated within the solicitation documents. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued.

Interested parties should use the FedBizOpps [Add To Watchlist] and [Add Me To Interested Vendors] features which provide a notification when the Request For Proposal becomes available for download as well as all postings of information associated with this solicitation, thereafter.

Each potential offeror is responsible for checking the FedBizOpps website to gain all current information related to the solicitation. The solicitation and any further announcements regarding the solicitation will be posted only at http://www.fedbizopps.gov.

No telephone, fax, or written requests will be accepted at this time. All vendors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) (this replaces the former CCR and ORCA). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: http://www.sam.gov. In order to register with the SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all bidders must also have a Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUNS).

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