NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT The MVP-200 Moving Vessel Profiler system winch installed on NOAA Ship RAINIER requires a complete factory refurbishment to restore full system functionality. The purpose of this procurement action is to procure the services of an OEM Factory Service Engineer to disassemble the winch, conduct an inspection of the winch, repair/refurbish all subassemblies and components of the winch, remove all corrosion and prepare/prime/paint/powdercoat as applicable the frame and all subassemblies and components of the winch, re-assembly of the winch, and perform complete alignment and functional test of the system to ensure that the system is performing to design specification. Additionally, upon completion of the factory refurbishment and factory functional test, the vendor shall provide on-site reinstallation support onboard NOAA Ship RAINIER to ensure the system is fully functional after installation. The service will be performed by: AML Oceanographic Ltd. 2261 Keating Cross Rd, Suite A300, Saanichton, BC, V8M 2A5, Canada The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334519, Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing; the small business size standard is 500 Employees. The Government intends to acquire this service under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with AML Oceanographic Ltd, under the authority of FAR 13.106- 1(b)(1)(i). This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any authorized party that can provide this subscription/licensing without compromising manufacturing delivery or mark ups may submit a statement of capabilities, which if in timely received, will be considered by NOAA OMAO. A statement of capabilities to include the detailed service including manufacture authorization, and OEM agreement, and a price list, this shall be received by 11:00 AM EST on 24 October 2020. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of the required service while also be authorized by the manufacture. The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet all of the system requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be emailed to Christopher Baker at
contact@example.gov by 11:00 AM EST on 24 October 2020.
