The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, is seeking to procure Buoy Services Wave Data Renewal from the University of California San Diego, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Coastal Data Information Division. This procurement is aimed at renewing a sole-source contract for continuous measurement of ocean conditions on the Sea Range, which is critical for accurately portraying conditions for live-fire test programs. The selected vendor will ensure the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule of the data provided. Interested firms that believe they can meet these requirements may submit a written response referencing solicitation number N6893626Q5039 within five days of this notice, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to engage in federal contracting.

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis: Datawell Buoy Services Wave Data Renewal - 1 Job.

In accordance with FAR 6.302.1 this requirement is sole sourced to University of California San Diego, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Coastal Data Information Division (CDIP), La Jolla, CA 92093-0214 as the only vendor that can provide a continuous measurement of previous and current ocean conditions on the Sea Range, required to accurately portray conditions to the live-fire test programs. This is an existing/continuing service renewal.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency.  The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626Q5039 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://sam.gov/ to start doing business with the federal government.

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