The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Exail, Inc. for the procurement of replacement parts for Exail gyrocompasses used on NOAA's vessel, Rainier. The requirement arises from NOAA's need for highly reliable, maintenance-free gyros to reduce downtime and eliminate maintenance costs associated with existing mechanical gyros, as Exail's fiber optic gyros provide a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 150,000 hours, significantly surpassing competitors. This procurement is critical for ensuring accurate and reliable navigation data for hydrographic surveying and oceanographic operations, with the sole-source determination based on Exail being the exclusive manufacturer of the required parts. Interested parties may submit documentation to the primary contact, Michelle Walton, at michelle.walton@noaa.gov within 15 days of this notice, as no solicitation package will be available.