NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT
ID: 140802-26-0051Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONUS

NAICS

Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing (333923)

PSC

WINCHES, HOISTS, CRANES, AND DERRICKS (3950)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3bfc52c7893a4fbf81fd18ac69b31e7e/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract for the procurement of specialized winch control display units and associated services. The requirement includes three RPC-90x-SA-MEA-REN units and one modified RA-90x-DE-SA-D01 enclosure, along with vendor labor for configuration and installation, all to enhance the operational capabilities of NOAA vessels. These units are critical for providing accurate winch wire tension to sensitive navigation and scientific equipment, ensuring reliability and compatibility with existing systems. Interested parties who can provide these specific products and services must submit a statement of capabilities, including OEM authorization and pricing, by 5:00 PM EST on December 16, 2025, to Alexander Cancela at alexander.cancela@noaa.gov.

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    CANCELA, ALEXANDER
    ALEXANDER.CANCELA@NOAA.GOV
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