Vemco Acoustic Transponder Components

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), North East Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Protected Species Branch (PSB) located at Woods Hole, Massachusetts intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Amirix Systems Inc/Vemco 20 Angus Morton Drive, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B4B 0L9, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13, and Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 6.303. The anticipated award date is 27 March 2018. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334519 with a business size standard of 500 employees. NEFSC Woods Hole MA as part of multiple scientific programs relies on acoustic transponder and communication systems to deploy and recover acoustic releases that are used in conjunction with the deployment of passive acoustic recording devices. The required supports existing government owned equipment. This notice is not a request for quote/proposal and no solicitation will be issued. It is for informational purposes only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest by providing a capability statement not later than March 27, 2018 at 11:00AM (EST). The capability statement must provide clear and unambiguous evidence to substantiate the capability of the party to provide the required services. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. No solicitation package is available. Oral communications will not be accepted. Information can be sent to Contract Specialist, Susan Faux at contact@example.gov. All correspondence must reference NFFM7320-18-00974. Telephone or facsimile requests will not be honored.