Sole-Source:Satellite Airtime Subscription Service
Closed Special Notice Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1305M325R0006
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 517410 Satellite Telecommunications
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division has issued a Special Notice for a sole-source satellite airtime subscription service contract. The notice indicates NOAA intends to negotiate directly with Strohman Enterprise, Inc. for a Satellite Subscription Service Plan covering Garmin inReach Explorer + Satellite Communication Devices. The procurement will be conducted using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 and Subpart 13.5 procedures for commercial products and services. The contract falls under the North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) 517410 for Satellite Telecommunications, with a business size standard of $44.0 million. The statutory authority for this non-competitive procurement is FAR 13.501(a), which allows for a direct negotiation approach.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about NOAA's intent to award a firm-fixed price commercial item contract for satellite communication services. Interested parties may submit their capabilities and interest via email to Anna.Ma@noaa.gov no later than March 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The notice emphasizes that this is an informational synopsis and not a formal solicitation, and no award will be made based on responses received. Contractors should understand that the government will use the submitted information solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. The agency retains full discretion in deciding whether to proceed with a competitive or sole-source approach. Potential contractors are responsible for ensuring complete and timely email transmission of their statements of interest and capabilities.
Notice text
The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Strohman Enterprise, Inc. using the procedures in FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services in conjunction with FAR Subpart 13.5 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services, to provide Satellite Subscription Service Plan for Garmin inReach Explorer + Satellite Communication Devices. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.501(a).
The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 517410, with a business size standard of $44.0M.
This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice.
Interested parties may submit their interest and capabilities no later than March 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM Pacific Time and shall be considered by the Government. E-mail statements will be accepted, but senders are responsible for ensuring the complete transmission and timely receipt. All inquiries shall be sent via e-mail to: Anna.Ma@noaa.gov. The government contemplates a firm-fixed priced commercial item contract for services.
The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this action is based on this notice and solely within the discretion of the government.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Satellite Airtime Subscription Service | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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