Notice of Intent to Sole Source - NJGS Matrix Switch

Notice of Intent to Sole Source

NJGS MATRIX SWITCH

Solicitation Number: NE-EB1000-21-00779

Agency: Department of Commerce

Office: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Location: Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO)

Solicitation:

NE-EB1000-21-00779

Notice Type:

Special Notice

Synopsis:

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/National Environmental Satellite Data Information Service (NESDIS)/ Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO)/Satellite Information Acquisition Division (SIAD), intends to award on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.501(a), 41 U.S.C. 1901), based on only one responsible source, where no other supplies of services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed source is Universal Switch Corporation.

The mission of the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO), Environmental Satellite Product Center (ESPC) and NOAA Jason Ground Systems (NJGS) is to manage and direct the operation of NOAA's satellites and the acquisition of remotely sensed data, as well as the central ground facilities which ingest, process, and distribute environmental satellite data and derived products. No other commercial provider provides this unique switching capability for the NJGS 13M Antennas.

The Government anticipates a firm-fixed commercial services purchase order with a base period of one year (12-Months) with two, one year (12-Months) option periods.

This notice is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations. However, offerors who believe they can meet this requirement are to 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. Proposal submissions must be submitted to the following 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 MISCONSTRUED 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 334419, and the size standard is 750 employees.

The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2019-06 dated September 10, 2019.

Contracting Office Address:

1325 East West Highway, Rm 11343

Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

Place of Performance:

Suitland, MD

Primary Point of Contact:

Kirstin Banks

Contract Specialist

Kirstin.banks@noaa.gov

Phone: (301) 628-1432