Nidec Drive Components

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Nidec Motor Corporation (Nidec), of Independence, Ohio, for the purchase of direct replacement of drive components for the Nidec Asi Ansaldo motor drive system installed aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson listed below:

4 each of: SPDM500rke2162 8000011025, SilcoPacDigitalModule-500size-Reversable, 690 volts, enhanced software, certified for Marine application. Cefas version (INFAN Card), coated cards, tinning bar, certified for marine applications.

4 each of: SK "SUPRB" Profibus X "CondBE" BUY452383 ELC45248703.

4 each of: SK INFRAN for CEFAS - Coated ELC452468.

4 each of: Card Control DC SPDM "CondBe" ELC45244601.

2 each of :SPDM 080 UGE ELC28726634

The sole source determination is based on compatibility to existing systems or equipment for direct replacements to sure proper fit, function, and operation of the motor drive system. Nidec is the original equipment manufacturer for these components and has no authorized resellers.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such 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 responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

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