Aquatrak transducers, controllers, cables and temperature probes

Synopsis: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract
Announcement Number: 1305M2-19-Q-NCNT-03111
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The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Aquatrak Corporation, using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide Aquatrak transducers, controllers, cables and temperature probes. This purchase is for equipment to repair and maintain environmental monitoring stations in the National Water Level Operating Network (NWLON) and the Texas Coastal Ocean Observation Network (TCOON). Implementing different equipment, other than Aquatrak, will result in additional cost and resources. Under the current CO-OPS operating system, any environmental monitoring equipment that has not previously been approved must be subjected to a series of tests to ensure the quality of the data and the durability of the equipment for the intended use. 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 with a business size standard of 1,240 employees.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on FedBizOpps.

Although a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the solicitation from the Contract Specialist, Linda Mullen (linda.mullen@noaa.gov).

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: Project Title.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EST on August 14, 2019. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

The solicitation will remain open from 08/08/2019 to 08/15/2019.

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