Gulfstream Planebook software

Synopsis: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract

Announcement Number: NM-AN2200-23-01288
Project Title: Gulfstream Planebook software
The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division-Norfolk, VA office, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation for Gulfstream Planebook software. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 513210, Software Publishers a business size standard of $47 million.

Sole Source Justification
NOAA GIV and G550 pilots use IPads with Gulfstream Planebook application installed. This software is essential to safe flight and increased situational awareness; it provides an organized informational manual and fulfills legal requirements for safe flight documents. Gulfstream Planebook is critical for the conduct of safe flight in Gulfstream aircraft. It provides an immediate, at hand reference to emergency procedures and aeronautical information. AOC pilots use this information to plan, to execute safe flight and missions, and to train in AOC Gulfstream aircraft.

Special Notice
This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to Kelly.Parr@noaa.gov. Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 5:00 PM EDT on August 17, 2023. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:
Announcement Number: NM-AN2200-23-01288
Project Title: Gulfstream Planebook software

It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that any submission transmitted to the specified Government representative(s) is received prior to the due date specified herein.

Offerors are highly encouraged to contact the Government representative(s) specified above prior to the solicitation’s stated time and date for receipt of offers to ensure the Government has received the submission. Offers received after the date and time specified in this solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
DOC/NOAA Eastern Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Unique Entity Identification number (UEI).

The notice will remain open from 8/02/2023 to 8/17/2023.