Notice of intend 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 Delta "T" Systems, Inc. located at Delta "T" Systems, Inc. 
858 West 13th Court Riviera Beach, FL 33404 USA , to provide Crankston Eagle Hook for the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer.

The sole source determination is for Delta T Systems is the only Authorized U.S. Agent for Cranston Eagle marine off-load hooks, including parts, rebuilds, load testing and the required five year recertification services.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the above hooks and are an authorized seller, distributor from Cranston Eagle and can provide the above hooks without compromising warranty or delivery may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 5 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.