Terrasolid License
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 141011-24-0067
- Agency
-
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- Place of performance
- Maryland 20910, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Geodetic Survey (NGS) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole-source contract to Terrasolid License for Terrasolid software. The Terrasolid software is unique in its ability to manage workflows, import and process large LIDAR data sets, and apply error adjustments, making it critical for surveying the National Shoreline.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to provide an opportunity for any interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements and be in compliance with the sole-source justification to submit substantiating documentation. The notice is open from July 31, 2024 to August 21, 2024, and all responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement by 11:00 AM EST on August 21, 2024. The Government will evaluate the responses solely to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, although the decision to conduct a competitive process is at the Government's discretion. The procurement falls under NAICS code 541519, Other Computer Related Services, with a $34 million size standard.
Notice text
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*** Please note , that a typo occured regarding when the response date is due. The correct date is August 21, 2024 and not July 31st.****
Synopsis: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract
Announcement Number: 141011-24-0067
Project Title: Terrasolid Licenses
The US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and the Eastern Acquisition Division-Norfolk, VA office, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with Terrsolid License, to survey the National Shoreline. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541519, Other Computer Related Services; with a size standard of $34.0 million.
Sole Source Justification
BAAM Tech is the sole provider of Terrasolid software. Terrasolid is unique in its ability to (1) manage workflows- allow for import of large LIDAR data sets for visualization, editing, and analysis, and (2) apply LIDAR strip and calibration error adjustments. BAAM Tech is currently the only software vendor that NGS utilizes to quality control and process coastal mapping data.
Special Notice
This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to tia.palmer@noaa.gov. 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 response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EST on August 21, 2024. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.
All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:
Announcement Number: 141011-24-0067
Project Title: Terrasolid Licenses
It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that any submission transmitted to the specified Government representative(s) is received prior to the due date specified herein.
Offerors are highly encouraged to contact the Government representative(s) specified above prior to the solicitation’s stated time and date for receipt of offers to ensure the Government has received the submission. Offers received after the date and time specified in this solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
DOC/NOAA Eastern Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Unique Entity Identifier. A Unique Entity Identifier may be acquired free of charge by contacting SAM.gov.
The notice will remain open from 07/31/2024 to 08/21/2024.
Update #1 ·
Synopsis: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract
Announcement Number: 141011-24-0067
Project Title: Terrasolid Licenses
The US Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Geodetic Survey (NGS) and the Eastern Acquisition Division-Norfolk, VA office, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with Terrsolid License, to survey the National Shoreline. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541519, Other Computer Related Services; with a size standard of $34.0 million.
Sole Source Justification
BAAM Tech is the sole provider of Terrasolid software. Terrasolid is unique in its ability to (1) manage workflows- allow for import of large LIDAR data sets for visualization, editing, and analysis, and (2) apply LIDAR strip and calibration error adjustments. BAAM Tech is currently the only software vendor that NGS utilizes to quality control and process coastal mapping data.
Special Notice
This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice. Responses can be sent via e-mail to tia.palmer@noaa.gov. 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 response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.
All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EST on August 21, 2024. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.
All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:
Announcement Number: 141011-24-0067
Project Title: Terrasolid Licenses
It is the Offeror’s responsibility to ensure that any submission transmitted to the specified Government representative(s) is received prior to the due date specified herein.
Offerors are highly encouraged to contact the Government representative(s) specified above prior to the solicitation’s stated time and date for receipt of offers to ensure the Government has received the submission. Offers received after the date and time specified in this solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
DOC/NOAA Eastern Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Unique Entity Identifier. A Unique Entity Identifier may be acquired free of charge by contacting SAM.gov.
The notice will remain open from 07/31/2024 to 08/21/2024.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Intent to Sole Source.pdf |
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