58 -- Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Operations Center-Pacific in Seattle, WA, plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Simrad, Inc. The contract involves the purchase of specific Simrad brand sonar and mounting equipment, including one unit each of the 38KHZ, 120KHZ, and 200KHZ splitbeam transducers, along with associated mounting rings and clamp parts necessary for installation. These components are critical for NOAA's marine operations and research activities. This acquisition is classified as a simplified purchase with an estimated value under $50,000, indicating a streamlined procurement process. The notice serves as the official communication for intent to award this sole source contract, highlighting that Simrad, Inc. is the sole provider capable of supplying these specialized marine instrumentation parts. The contract supports NOAA’s ongoing operations at their Seattle office and emphasizes the agency’s commitment to acquiring precise and necessary technology to maintain marine data collection and operational capabilities.