20--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Sofar Ocean
ID: DOIGFBO240088Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEUS GEOLOGICAL SURVEYOFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALRESTON, VA, 20192, USA

NAICS

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

PSC

BUOYS (2050)

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https://sam.gov/opp/327c906ed31d49d1bf0679808387ca83/view
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    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a sole source five-year contract to Sofar Ocean Technologies for access to the proprietary Spotter Platform, which provides critical marine sensing data. This subscription service includes real-time and historical data from Spotter buoys, which have been utilized by the USGS since 2021, following significant investments in compatible equipment. The estimated annual cost for this service is $35,000, totaling $175,000 over the contract period, with responses to this notice due by September 19, 2023, at 12:00 PM Mountain Time. Interested parties may contact Mindie Dixon at mdixon@usgs.gov or (703) 648-7375 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Dixon, Mindie
    (703) 648-7375
    mdixon@usgs.gov
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    Sofar_Ocean_SSJ_Redacted_1.pdf
    The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) intends to award a sole source five-year contract to Sofar Ocean Technologies for access to the proprietary Spotter Dashboard and its marine sensing data. This service includes real-time and historical data from Spotter buoys, which have been utilized by the USGS since 2021, following a significant investment in compatible equipment. The annual cost for this subscription is estimated at $35,000, totaling $175,000 over the contract period. The justification for this sole source acquisition rests on the uniqueness of Sofar's technologies and the investment already made in their infrastructure. Other competitors’ offerings include proprietary systems, making them incompatible with existing USGS assets. Future procurement plans will include market research to explore competitive options as technology evolves. Overall, this document outlines the rationale for the sole source procurement, reaffirms previous commitments, and ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations, specifically FAR 13.106-1(b)(1).
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