Notice of intent to sole source - siemens PLC network system trainer

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Training Center Yorktown, VA has a requirement for ONE (1) Upgraded Siemens S7-400H Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Networked System, duplicating the system on our newest cutters as a Machinery Control & Monitoring System (MCMS) on the National Security Cutter (NSC) and on the Offshore Patrol Boat (OPC), to be utilized for the Electrician’s Mate (EM) PLC “C” School (EM-04) to train electrician’s on networked PLC systems and also on troubleshooting and repairing networked secondary and tertiary equipment that receives input from the PLC, onboard Training Center, Yorktown, VA.

This is a notice of intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Sole Source Purchase Order to Wesco Distribution Inc., 418 Aberdeen Road, Hampton, VA 23661-1324 (DUNS Number 056913825, Cage Code 3Y137), the only authorized Siemens distributor for the local region, on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

The anticipated award date is on or around 28 SEPTEMBER 2021.  This notice is not a request for quotation and no solicitation is available. 

A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Capability statements received within three (3) calendar days of this announcement may be considered by the Government.  Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 04:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), Thursday, 23 September 2021, to the point of contact Maria L Nestico, email Maria.L.Nestico@uscg.mil.  The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification.  Telephone inquiries will not be accepted.