58 -- Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with BAE Systems

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with BAE Systems to procure a Tracor acoustic profiling system (TAPS). This equipment acquisition is tied to an approved grant and is vital for the upcoming research cruises, with no alternative equipment deemed acceptable for the intended scientific operations. The contract is structured as a simplified acquisition with a valuation under $100,000, underscoring its relatively modest financial scope. The solicitation, identified as WASC-2-423 and posted on December 17, 2001, reflects the agency’s commitment to securing specialized technology necessary for its fisheries research. Inquiries related to this acquisition can be directed to Randall Brown via phone or fax, as no email contact is provided. The contract points to the importance of this specific technology for AFSC’s operational needs, ensuring continued advancement in fisheries science through specialized instrumentation. The work and administration are managed out of Seattle, Washington.