Notice of Intent to Sole Source - SSDG Mounts

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Christie & Grey LTD of Tonbridge United Kingdom for the purchase of two hundred twenty-four (224) Genflex Marine Isolators for the NOAA Ship Bell M. Shimada and Pisces for direct replacement of the resilient mounts for the ship's service diesel generators. The sole source determination is based on the requirement for direct replacement from the original equipment manufacturer. The replacement equipment must be exact in form and function to assure ABS certification of both ships. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.