HR2 Antenna Evaluation

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service, Wallops CDA Station, Wallops Island, Virginia, intends to award on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) to General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc., 1219 Digital Dr., STE 101, Richardson, TX 75081. The Wallops Command Data Acquisition Station (WCDAS) requires the engineering evaluation services from General Dynamics, the original equipment manufacturer for the Hurricane Rated (HR) 2 antenna. This HR2 antenna is a critical component to the NOAA Wallops CDA Station's GOES operating system. The HR2 antenna requires an operation evaluation to determine what is causing the gearbox assy.'s to crack. The contractor will perform a standard servo performance test and a mechanical drive assessment tests to include visual and audible assessments and observations. General Dynamics will provide the following expertise: knowledgeable and trained engineer and field support supervisor to perform all tests to manufacturer specifications to properly assess the operation of the HR antenna accordingly to the original equipment operating specifications. The GOES HR2 supports a vital role in our national security which supplies critical satellite data to forecasters that can result in the preservation of lives and property. General Dynamics supports both service and support to the specific requirements for installation operation for the NOAA Wallops CDA Station operating system. General Dynamics is the only source who can provide the required service to successfully evaluate the GOES HR2 operating system to serviceable condition and meet the Government's needs. In order to comply with the debt collection improvement act of 1966, all contractors must be registered in the central contractor registration (CCR) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information regarding registration in CCR contact the CCR website at www.sam.gov . The Product Supply Code for this requirement is J059 and the North American Identification Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one under the authority of FAR 6.302(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by 5:00 pm ET, September 09, 2016 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposal requirement 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 conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Responses to this notice, if any, must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Inquires will only be accepted via email to contact@example.gov