Replacement Part for Proton Hydrogen Generator

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the National Capital Acquisition Division/SAP Team on the behalf of the National Weather Service, (NWS), specifically the Maintenance, Logistics and Acquisition (W/OPS1) intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Proton Energy Systems, Inc., to provide replacement part 10 Cell Stack Proton Part Number CKSS110000000 for the Proton Hydrogen Generator located in Nassau, Bahamas. Period of Performance is Date of Award through Mat 3, 2010. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source. FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Service, FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 335999 with a small business size standard of 500. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Responses must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the quote meets all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to contact@example.gov or faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000 by April 21, 2010. Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified acquisition procedures, current through FAC 2005-39. The determination to compete or not compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Reference NWWG0120-10-08647 for this action.