production of 4 high-altitude gliders in recovery of AirCores which are launched

*** National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Delta Zee Solutions, L.L.C of Tucson, AZ for the production of 4 high-altitude gliders in recovery of AirCores which are launched.

***The sole source determination is based on the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) requirement for the production of the high-altitude gliders that can only be produced by the Delta Zee Solutions, L.L.C. capabilities current experience to product gliders to support the Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) which carry the gliders required by the NOAA / GLOBAL MONITORING DIVISION (GMD). The gliders will utilize the NOAA/GMD AirCore project powered autopilot-enabled glider with high-altitude (95,000 ft agl) performance, approximate 15-pound weight limit including the scientific payload, and portability for deployment to remote field sites. Additionally, the company has the security clearances for flight test ranges, as well as legal expertise in coordinating with the Federal Aviation Authority on UAS flight permissions for testing and deployment.

The production base period is from date of award through July 30, 2020 and one option period July 31, 2020 through April 30, 2021.

***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. 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.

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