Notice of Intent to Sole Source

February 21, 2018

Subject: Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Solicitation Number: NEEB1000-17-00862

Description:

This notice is not a request for quote, proposal, or an invitation for bid. The intent of this synopsis is to provide notice of a proposed contract action.

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Satellite and Information Acquisition Division (SIAD) on behalf of the National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service (NESDIS), Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) intends to award a contract on a sole source basis in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901 based on only one responsible source, where no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The proposed source is Kratos Technology and Training Solutions, Inc's (KTTS), San Diego, CA. The products services being sought are KTTS's EPOCH Integrated Product Suite (IPS). The software is a core component of the ground system architectures of the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite (GOES), the Polar Operational Environmental Satellite (POES), and the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP). The EPOCH IPS includes software technical support, license management, product software fixes, and updates.

This notice is published for information purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations. However, offerors who believe they can meet this requirement may submit in writing an affirmative response.

All responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating the company's ability to meet the above requirements. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirements. Failure to submit such documentation shall result in the Government proceeding as stated above. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 15 calendar days after publication of this synopsis. Quotation submission must be submitted to the person listed as the Government point of contact in this announcement. All questions must be submitted in writing to the attention of the Government Contract Specialist.

NOTHING HEREIN SHOULD BE MISCONTRUED AS A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS, QUOTES OR BIDS. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE OR WILL BE ISSUED.

The National Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 541519 and the size standard is $27.5M.

The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract on March 30, 2018 for a one year base period plus four (4) one-year options.

The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-96, Effective November 6, 2017.

Contracting Office:
Satellite and Information Acquisition Division (SIAD)
1325 East West Highway
SSMC 2
Silver Spring, MD 20910

Place of Performance:
NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) Building
4231 Suitland Road
Suitland, Maryland 20746

Primary Point of Contact:
Kirstin Banks
Contract Specialist
kirstin.banks@noaa.gov

Secondary Point of Contact:
Jeremy Peppler
Contract Specialist
jeremy.peppler@noaa.gov