High Resolution Side Scan Sonar

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

Announcement Number:  NFFN7300-20-03106

Project Title:  Side Scan Sonar Systems
 

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 Klein Marine Systems, Inc., 11 Klein Drive, Salem, NH  03079, using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide high resolution side scan sonar for the for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Pascagoula Laboratory.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center, Pascagoula Laboratory in Pascagoula, MS has a requirement for the purchase of two (2) High Resolution Side Scan Sonar systems.

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 1250 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: SIDE SCAN SONAR SYSTEMS

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 13, 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 7/29/2020 to 8/13/2020.