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NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT SEAGLIDER PURCHASE The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD),... NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT SEAGLIDER PURCHASE The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), NOAA Fisheries hereby gives public notice of the intent to negotiate a sole-source contract pursuant to the authority of Federal Acquisition Requirements (FAR): FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) and 41 USC 3304(a)(1) establishes authority for the government to seek services from the Applied Physics Laboratory University of Washington. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 600 employees. This notice of intent is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No solicitation document is available and telephone requests will not be accepted. No award will be made on the basis of quotations or offers received in response to this notice. DRAFT SCOPE OF WORK: The PIFSC CRP seeks to procure two (2) Seaglider SGX autonomous underwater vehicles outfitted with RBR Legato CTD, including the shipping case and field cradle, as well as a single spare antenna assembly. The Seagliders will be delivered ready to receive a passive acoustic system that will be installed by our in-house technical team. PIFSC also seeks the option of adding the Aanderaa 4831 optode and/or Seabird/WETLabs BB2FL-IRB fluorometer prior to delivery or as separate instruments for integration by our in-house technical team at a later time. We also seek optional procurement of the bench clamp assembly. The requirement is summarized in the table below. Base requirement Seaglider SGX with RBRlegato CTD, with shipping case, field cradle QTY - Two (2) Spare antenna assembly QTY - One (1) Shipment Seattle to Hawaii Optional pending quotation Up to Aanderaa 4831 optode - QTY - Two (2) Seabird/WETLabs BB2FL-IRB - QTY - Two (2) Bench clamp Responses to this notice must be provided within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice. Vendors who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirements. All written responses must include a written narrative submission of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. Failure to submit such documentation will result in the Government proceeding as previously stated. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 2:30 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, June 20, 2024. The responses must be submitted via e-mail to Rachel Karkane, Contract Specialist, at Rachel.karkane@noaa.gov. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement for future requirements. A determination by the government not to compete this action is based on this notice and solely within the discretion of the government.

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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries PACIFIC ISLANDS FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER (PIFSC) CETACEAN RESEARCH PROGRAM (CRP) Sources Sought Notice This is a Sources Sought Notice ... National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries PACIFIC ISLANDS FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER (PIFSC) CETACEAN RESEARCH PROGRAM (CRP) Sources Sought Notice This is a Sources Sought Notice requesting information for market research purposes in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 Procedures. This is not a solicitation, nor does it guarantee a solicitation will be issued. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. This is not a request for proposals and it does not obligate the government in any manner. The Department of Commerce (DOC), NOAA is seeking sources capable of performing the requirements necessary to complete to procure two (2) Seaglider SGX autonomous underwater vehicles outfitted with RBR Legato CTD, including the shipping case and field cradle, as well as a single spare antenna assembly. The Seagliders will be delivered ready to receive a passive acoustic system that will be installed by our in-house technical team. PIFSC also seeks the option of adding the Aanderaa 4831 optode and/or Seabird/WETLabs BB2FL-IRB fluorometer prior to delivery or as separate instruments for integration by our in-house technical team at a later time. We also seek optional procurement of the bench clamp assembly. The requirement is summarized in the table below. Item Quantity Base requirement Seaglider SGX with RBRlegato CTD, with shipping case, field cradle Two (2) Spare antenna assembly One (1) Shipment Seattle to Hawaii Optional pending quotation Up to Aanderaa 4831 optode Two (2) Seabird/WETLabs BB2FL-IRB Two (2) Bench clamp Two (2) A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached. The Government is especially interested in responses from SBA certified small business concerns that are capable of performing the work described within this notice, but is not limiting full and open interests. The Government anticipates awarding a single award Firm-Fixed Price type contract for services with an estimated performance period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. The NAICS code for this requirement is 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing. Response Requirements Responses to this notice shall be limited to ten (10) pages (excluding marketing literature and/or technical data sheets and/or resumes) and shall include the following: Organization Information The organization name and address, and a point of contact name, telephone number and e-mail address. The organization point of contact shall have the knowledge and authority to clarify responses with Government representatives. The organization’s Unique Identification Number, and organization/company structure (corporation, LLC, partnership, joint venture, etc.). Written confirmation of the organization’s registration in SAM (www.sam.gov). Offerors should be registered to be considered as a source. The size classification of the organization under the appropriate NAICS code, and if the organization is classified as a small business, HUBZone small business, Service Disabled Veteran Owned small business, Woman-owned small business and/or 8(a) certified small business. Capability Statement A detailed Capability Statement in response to the draft PWS, shall be provided which addresses the firm’s capability level. The proposed personnel must possess the ability to provide the Seaglider by January/March 2025 time frame in order to be available for field operations. The contractor shall have knowledge and expertise of NOAA Fisheries policies and programs, as well as experience with planning, and Federal financial management and operations. Description of the company’s past performance and experience with implementation of this type of support that is of a similar scope and size, including the general nature (Government or commercial entity, contract/purchase amount, etc.) relating to each of the past performance descriptions. Identification of any Government contractual vehicles available for use for this requirement, such as GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract numbers and GWACs by agency and contract numbers, if applicable. Organization information, capability statements and other response requirements information shall be submitted to the contract specialist at Rachel.karkane@noaa.gov no later than 2:30PM PST on May 16, 2024. Do not call regarding this sources sought notice. Any questions or responses regarding this notice must be submitted in writing via e-mail to the above e-mail address. This request is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract, nor does the Government intend to pay for any information submitted as a result of this request. No entitlement to payment of direct or indirect costs or charges by the Government will arise as a result of the submission of contractor's information. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. NOAA reserves the right to contact one (1) or more of the respondents if additional information is required or to request demonstrations. Information obtained as a result of this announcement may be reflected in the subsequent solicitation, if issued. This announcement is Government market research and may result in revisions in both its requirements and its acquisition strategy based on industry responses.