NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE
ID: 1333MK25Q0059Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3e785afc9a314c089db53df19c666aa2/view
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is issuing a sole source procurement notice for two 660-meter electro-mechanical tow cables required for the MVP-200 system on the research vessel Rainier. These cables are proprietary and the only compatible products available, essential for conducting real-time oceanographic surveys, which are critical to NOAA's marine research operations. Interested contractors are invited to submit capability statements within 15 days to assess the potential for a competitive procurement process, with an anticipated delivery timeline of 98 days post-order. For further inquiries, contractors may contact Isaac Bright at ISAAC.BRIGHT@NOAA.GOV or by phone at (541) 283-5107.

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    BRIGHT, ISAAC
    (541) 283-5107
    ISAAC.BRIGHT@NOAA.GOV
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    NOAA's Marine Operations Center is issuing a sole source procurement notice for two 660-meter electro-mechanical tow cables specifically for its MVP-200 system, utilized on the research vessel Rainier. The justification for this sole source acquisition under FAR regulations is based on the proprietary nature of the cables, which are essential for the operations of the MVP-200 that supports real-time oceanographic surveys. The cables are the only compatible product available, and their urgent need stems from operational timelines to leverage the MVP-200 during the current season. Interested contractors may provide capability statements within 15 days to determine if a competitive procurement process may be warranted. The document underscores the importance of registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) for contractors wishing to engage in government contracts. The anticipated delivery of the cables is within 98 days after receipt of the order, emphasizing timelines crucial for NOAA's oceanographic data collection missions. This procurement highlights NOAA's focus on acquiring specific technical resources necessary for its marine research capabilities while adhering to regulatory frameworks governing federal acquisitions.
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