SOLE SOURCE: Applanix DSS Maintenance/Support for NOS NGS
ID: 141011-26-0016Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: OTHER (R499)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3e498c6ea08648cab413675cda117f7e/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Applanix Corp. for the continued maintenance, support services, and licensing of an existing Applanix Digital Sensor System (DSS) and its associated software. This procurement is critical for NOAA's mission to conduct congressionally mandated surveys of the National Shoreline and nearshore bathymetry, as well as to support emergency response activities related to both manmade and natural disasters. Applanix is the sole provider capable of meeting these specific requirements, as confirmed by market research, and the statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is outlined in FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). Interested parties who believe they can fulfill these requirements may submit a Capability Statement by 11:00 AM EST on January 13, 2026, to the Contract Specialist, Chelsea Vera, at chelsea.vera@noaa.gov.

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    Chelsea Vera
    (757) 828-6329
    chelsea.vera@noaa.gov
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    The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole-source contract to Applanix Corp. for continued support services, maintenance, and licensing of an existing Applanix Digital Sensor System (DSS) and associated software. This decision is based on Applanix being the sole provider for maintenance and software licensing for their proprietary systems, which are crucial for NOAA's congressionally mandated shoreline and nearshore bathymetry surveys, as well as emergency response activities. Market research confirmed Applanix as the only vendor capable of meeting the agency's needs. The statutory authority for this non-competitive acquisition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i),
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