Notice of intent to award to a sole source contract
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 140802-25-0480
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333618 Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2010 Ship And Boat Propulsion Components
- Place of performance
- Skelton-in-Cleveland United Kingdom
- Points of contact
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- Alexander Cancela alexander.cancela@noaa.gov (757) 441-6811
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for bow thruster parts for the NOAA Ship Henry Bigelow. The notice involves procuring specific components from Tees Component Limited, a United Kingdom-based original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for Elliott White Gill Bow Thrusters. NOAA has determined that Tees Component Limited is the only authorized U.S. agent for these specialized parts, which are critical for the ship's docking and navigation in restricted waterways. The procurement is being pursued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for sole source contracting under specific circumstances. The parts are specifically needed for the ship's scheduled FY26 dry docking in May 2025.
Contractors interested in competing for this contract opportunity must submit a detailed statement of capabilities by June 10, 2025, at 5 pm ET to alexander.cancela@noaa.gov. The statement must include comprehensive documentation such as detailed information about the Elliott White Gill Thrusters, an OEM authorization letter, and a common parts price list. Eligible parties must be authorized dealers, sellers, and distributors from the OEM who can provide parts without delaying delivery, adding markup, or compromising existing warranties. NOAA will review submissions to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with the ultimate discretion remaining with the government. The specific contract involves 34 specialized bow thruster parts that will be shipped door-to-door to Naval Station Newport - Pier 2 in Rhode Island, with a delivery deadline of October 30, 2025. Any potential competitors must provide sufficient evidence and detailed information to demonstrate their capability to meet NOAA's precise technical requirements.
Notice text
NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Marine Operation Acquisition, Branch, intends to negotiate a contract on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Tees Component Limited, North Skelton Saltburn-by-the-sea, Cleveland TS12 2AP, United Kingdom. The request is for parts for the Bow Thruster onboard the NOAA Ship Henry Bigelow.
The sole source determination is for the OEM Tees Component Limited is the only Authorized U.S. Agent for Elliott White Gill Bow Thrusters and no other distributors were found in the USA.
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.
This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that can provide these parts and are authorized dealer, seller and distributor from the OEM, without delaying or adding additional mark ups or compromising any warranties, may submit a statement of capabilities, which if in timely received, will be considered by NOAA, OMAO.
A statement of capabilities shall include the detailed of the Elliott White Gill Thrusters, OEM authorization letter, and a common parts price list, this shall be received by June 10, 2025 at 5pm ET. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Information received will normally be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided along with the capability statement; a price list and OEM authorization letter any other information furnished in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet the requirement. This must be e-mailed by June 10, 2025 at 5pm ET to alexander.cancela@noaa.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| STATEMENT OF NEED POSTING.pdf |
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