59 -- GEOSTATIONARY OPERATIONAL ENVIROMENTAL SATELLITE

NOAA?s Acquisition & Grants Office, Mountain Region Acquisition Division, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Global Imaging, Inc. for the purchase of a complete GVAR system(Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite, Variable Format). Based on existing industry standards, we are explicitly requesting a Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) protocol be utilized between the GVAR receiver and ingest computer and that the ingest software be capable of the processing the data in McIDAS format. This will eliminate IT security related issues by automating the device driver update process and allow for continued continuity between our existing IT systems. The Storm Prediction Center has been designated as a high impact DOC system and therefore requires the highest level of security control for compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (2002).This procurement is being conducted per FAR Part 13.1, Simplified Acquisition Procedures (NTE $100K). This notice is issued for information only. NO SOLICITATION IS AVAILABLE. Based on the market research conducted, Global Imaging, Inc. is the only company that can meet the necessary IT security and the specifications of this procurement, and no competitive solicitation is planned. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, firms that believe they can provide these services without any detrimental impact to NOAA?s program may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.