Marine Platform Scales and Calibration Weights

This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE ORDER to and is not a request for competitive proposals. The Department of Commerce/NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) intends to negotiate with and issue a sole source, firm-fixed price award to Marel Seattle, Inc., Seattle Washington 98107-5133, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b), and as authorized by FAR 6.303. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 333997 and the Size Standard is 500 EMP. The anticipated award date is July 31, 2019.

NEFSC Woods Hole, Massachusetts has a requirement for motion-compensating marine platform scales and stainless steel calibration weights, in support of the Northeast Fisheries Observer Program (NEFOP). The NEFOP mission is to collect accurate scientific data on commercial vessels for the purposes of maintaining data integrity throughout fisheries management operations.

This notice of intent is not a request for quotes. It is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest by providing a capability statement not later than July 31, 2019 at 11:00AM(EST). The capability statement must provide clear, concise and unambiguous evidence substantiating capabilities that would be advantageous to the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. No solicitation package is available. Oral communications will not be accepted.

For any questions concerning this Notice of Intent, please direct correspondence to Susan Faux via email at susan.faux@noaa.gov, fax to 508-495-2205. All correspondence must reference NFFM7210-19-02651. Telephone requests will not be honored.

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