University of Wisconsin-Madison Space Science Engineering Center - Man Computer Interactive Data Access System The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the Eastern Region Acquisition Division (ERAD) Simplified Acquisition Branch on the behalf of the National Weather Service (NWS), Climate Prediction Center (CPC) in College Park, Maryland intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM) Space Science Engineering Center (SSEC) using the procedures in FAR Parts 6 and 13. CPC requires a capable party to supply Man Computer Interactive Data Access System-X (McIDAS-X) for a base and four (4) option years. The period of performance is scheduled to start May 19, 2015 through May 18, 2016. NOAA has utilized McIDAS to support its mission for over twenty (20) years. This system allows CPC to globally merge satellite data to produce an estimated global precipitation product. The global precipitation estimates are then used as input into a collection of operational processes in addition to verifying CPC forecasts. Furthermore, it is the only system that provides timely display and analysis of meteorological data. McIDAS also contains a historical database of meteorological parameters unavailable from any other source. The University of Wisconsin-Madison (UWM) Space Science Engineering Center (SSEC) developed McIDAS in 1973. Since inception, UWM SSEC has continually developed and maintained this system. UWM SSEC is the only vendor authorized to provide access to the McIDAS system. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(a)(2)(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source. The applicable NAICS code is 518210 with a Small Business Size Standard of $32.5 Million. The Product Service Code, (PSC) is D306. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes, however, all quotes received by 10:00 A.M. EST on May 14, 2015 shall be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed 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. Evidence must be provided of ability to perform the requirement. Responses to this notice, if any, must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. A firm fixed-price purchase order will be made using FAR 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at www.sam.gov; offerors must also obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number and provide it with the offer. Inquiries must be submitted via email to
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