Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract - WP-3D Satcom High Powered Amplifier Repairs

Announcement Number: NM-AN2200-23-00545

Project Title: WP-3D Satcom High Powered Amplifier Repairs

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 Satori Air Services, Inc. using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide OEM service and repair of the WP-3D Satcom High Powered Amplifier (HPA). The unit requires service and repair from the original manufacturer by using only direct replacement parts that match in fit, form, and function of the existing unserviceable parts. Satori Air Services, Inc. is the sole manufacturer and service provider of the HPA. 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, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing with a business size standard of 1,350 employees.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on the Contract Opportunities website.

The 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, Randall Chatfield, randall.chatfield@noaa.gov

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:  Announcement Number: NM-AN2200-23-00545.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which may be considered by the agency if received on or before 12:00 PM EST on May 20, 2023.  The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. 

This notice will remain open from May 5, 2023 to May 20, 2023.