Notice of Intent to Sole Source
ID: 140802-26-0085Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAAKANSAS CITY, MO, 64106, USA

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (J020)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9cbdce6de62d4827a3dbdde663cf29c4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Tees White Gill of Cleveland, United Kingdom, for specialized grooming services for the bow thruster controls and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) of the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada. This procurement is essential as Tees White Gill is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the bow thruster, possessing unique expertise and authorization to perform the necessary updates and repairs to resolve guidance and tracking issues. The estimated value of this contract reflects the competitive pricing identified through market research, and interested firms that believe they can meet the government's requirements are invited to submit documentation to the primary contact, Isaac Bright, at isaac.bright@noaa.gov, within 10 days of this notice. No solicitation package will be available, and oral communications will not be accepted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Isaac Bright
    isaac.bright@noaa.gov
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    020 140802-26-0085 Sole Source Justification.pdf
    This document outlines a single-source determination using simplified acquisition procedures for the Department of Commerce, NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation Operations. The requirement is for the grooming and updating of the Shimada bow thruster and its Human-Machine Interface (HMI), with an estimated value. The specific brand name to be solicited is TEES WHITE GILL, located in the United Kingdom. The rationale for this single-source determination is that TEES WHITE GILL is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the bow thruster on all FSV ships, possessing unique knowledge of its components and programming. They are deemed the only vendor authorized to perform this specialized work, which aims to resolve guidance and tracking issues. Market research indicates that TEES WHITE GILL's pricing is competitive. Both the Technical/Requirements Representative and the Contracting Officer have certified that this action represents the government's minimum needs and that only one source is reasonably available.
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