Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Purchase Orders to Liquid Robotics, Inc. (LRI)

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific (SSC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase orders and subsequent modifications on a sole-source basis to Liquid Robotics, Inc. (LRI). The requirement is for the acquisition of prototype systems, spares, maintenance, software licensing and engineering support for use in multiple projects which include both unclassified and classified systems and mission development for use in the maritime environment. The prototype systems will consist of multiple LRI Sensor Hosting Autonomous Remote Craft (SHARC) SV3 unmanned surface vehicles (USVs), namely Wave Gliders, equipped with mission specific sensors and payload systems to demonstrate mission capability concepts. At sea testing events will be conducted to exercise the systems sensing capability and to collect data in support of initial concept validation and prototype assessments. The estimated aggregate contract value is $12,500,000.The authority to award orders and subsequent modifications under the attached Class Justification and Approval (J&A) expires on 30 September 2021. Acquisition of Commercial Items under FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisitions Procedures under FAR Part 13 apply. The applicable NAICS Code is 541715 and the business size standard is 1,000 employees. Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for competitive quote; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement of providing these services may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis, and must clearly show the firms ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided. Capability statements, comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail ONLY to contact@example.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. To respond to this announcement, you must be registered to the SPAWAR E-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil. Responses are due by 16 April 2018 at 9:00 AM PST. Anticipated Contracting Date: on or after 28 April 2018 Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: Sole Source Contractor: Liquid Robotics, Inc. (LRI) Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Federal Supply Code: AJ44 North American Industry Classification Code: 541715 Attachment: Class J&A