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Notice ID:70Z04425IC2PL2501
Synopsis - Notice of Intent to Sole Source Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) The U.S. Coast Guard intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis a five-year...
Synopsis - Notice of Intent to Sole Source Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Coast Guard (USCG) The U.S. Coast Guard intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis a five-year IDIQ contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for upgrades and updates to their Vision Master FT commercial navigation software product (Vega) under an existing enterprise software license. The primary purpose of the requirement is to provide Vega Electronic Navigation Software Adaptive Maintenance and Support Services. Based on market research, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is deemed to be the only responsible source capable of meeting this requirement. Intended Source: Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation SAM UEI: PQGNEEY9W5M3 The statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) implemented by the FAR Subpart 6.302-1 entitled “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.” This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A competitive solicitation package is not available. While the Government does not anticipate competition, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement and/or proposal, which shall be considered by the Government. Responses to this notice shall contain sufficient information to establish the bona fide capabilities of the interested party for fulfilling the requirements. Responses shall also reference the Notice ID in this notice and provide appropriate company information such as company name, address, SAM UEI, CAGE Code number, Facility Clearance (FCL), business size, and point of contact information. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to proceed on a non-competitive basis or to conduct a competitive procurement. Responses received by 11:00 AM Eastern Time on December 20, 2023, will be considered by the Government. Responses to this notice must be submitted electronically to Christina.M.Grimstead@uscg.mil and Eric.R.St.Pierre@uscg.mil.