NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SERVICE

The Maritime Administration plans to issue a purchase order to L-3 Communications Klein Associates for the procurement of specific supplies to be delivered onboard the State of Maine at the Maine Maritime Academy located in Castine, Maine. The order includes two NSC 34 displays, one NSC 25 kW X band transceiver with an 8-foot antenna, one NSC 30 kW S band transceiver with a 12-foot antenna, 60 meters of radar signal cable, and one NSC Design ECDIS. The total estimated cost, after applying the government discount, is $143,062, and this price covers delivery only, as installation services are not included at this time. The contract is managed by the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration office based in Norfolk, Virginia, with designated points of contact including a contracting officer and contract specialist available for inquiries. The solicitation was publicly posted on January 12, 2009, under the NAICS code 483112, which relates to maritime transportation services. The deliverables are intended strictly for performance at the Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, Maine, emphasizing the logistical and operational aspects associated with maritime navigation and communication equipment.