Electronic Fish Measuring Boards

Synopsis:  Notice of Intent To Award A Sole-Source Contract

Announcement Number:  NFFM7210-20-02498

Project Title:   Electronic Fish Measuring Boards
 

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 Big Fin LLC.11409 Lafitte Ln, Austin, TX 78739-1461, using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide electronic fish measuring boards for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Fish Monitoring and Research Division.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Fishery Monitoring and Research Division (FMRS) in Woods Hole, MA, has a requirement for the purchase of fifteen (15)  Big Fin Scientific DC5 Electronic Measuring Boards with Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 2 Tablets. These boards with the tablets are required to begin the process of replacing existing aging and outdated technology in the Dockside Monitoring and Port Biological Sampling programs.

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 334118 with a business size standard of 1000 employees.

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

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, Kelly Parr, (Kelly.Parr@noaa.gov)  

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: 

Announcement Number: NFFM7210-20-02498

Project Title:  Electronic Fish Measuring Boards

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 4:00 PM EDT on August 6, 2020.  The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. 

The notice will remain open from 7/22/2020 to 8/06/2020.