N66001-21-Q-6188 - Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to McLane Research Laboratories, Inc

This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific's intent to award a commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with McLane Research Laboratories, Inc. (CAGE: 3FDV2) of 121 Bernard Saint Jean Rd, East Falmouth, Massachusetts. The requirement is for McLane Research Laboratories' Parflux Time Series Sediment Traps (Part # 210-4795). This equipment will be used for shallow deployment applications; specific modifications from COTs version include decreasing the overall height of the units, integration of sensors and communications adapter, bottom lander frame with additional ballast and/or spiked cleats and a float and line pack with release mechanism for recovery of unit following deployment. Additionally, this requirement will include consultation services for integration of technology for demonstration and engineering services during preliminary field testing. The Government intends to negotiate solely with McLane Research Laboratories under the authority of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The justification is as follows. McLane Research Laboratories is the only source that provided positive response to market research inquiries. Additionally, McLane has provided support for proposal development and have provided quote and services to meet project goals as needed throughout proposal development and submissions. Additionally, McLane is one of only three contractors initially found during the market research stage and the only contractor with the ability to fulfill this requirement. Based on the approved Justification and Approval (J&A) (which will be posted after award), the agency has identified only one responsible source and no other supplier will satisfy agency requirements. The applicable NAICS Code is 334511 "Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing" and the business size standard is 1,250 employees. Please be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis, and must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising quality, accuracy, and reliability. Capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail ONLY to contact@example.gov by 11 MAR 2021. All responses received before this date will be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. To respond to this announcement, you must be registered to the NIWC E-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil and upload your inquiry under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-21-Q-6188. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Complete SAM registration means a registered DUNS and CAGE Code numbers. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered. Cognizant Contracting Office: NIWC Pacific, 53560 Hull St. San Diego, CA 92152. Contract Specialist: James Davenport, contact@example.gov Contracting Officer: Jessica Matias, contact@example.gov