NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT
The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Aquatrak Corporation, 1100 East 25th Street, Sanford, FL 32771, using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide sensors and components for the Aquatrak acoustic water level measurement system used at the Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) environmental monitoring stations on the Atlantic Coast, Pacific Coast, the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean, and throughout the Pacific. This purchase is for equipment to repair and maintain the continued operation of water level stations in the National Water Level Operating Network (NWLON). These specifications describe the need by the NOAA, National Ocean Service (NOS), CO-OPS Engineering Division in furtherance of its assigned mission to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally sound maritime commerce.

The NWLON require the items listed below to support data collection systems within the CO-OPS network. Using another source for these items is not possible as the system is proprietary to Aquatrak. It has a very limited market and is unique to this company's product and services. It is a key tool used by the NWLON. It is imperative to have this system operating correctly and accurately in order to maintain accurate data collection in support of maintaining a safe, efficient, and environmentally sound maritime commerce. It is necessary to procure these items. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.

Item Model No. Description Quantity
1 3003-XCR-4 Model 3000 Transducer, top mounted bulkhead water proof connector, calibrated to 4 feet. 8
2 4110-MC-02 Model 4110 Micro-comp, Controller with version 4.XX firmware. Built in 2.5 foot SDI-12/Power and Transducer I/O Cables. 6
3 W-108-02-40 Cable (Belden 8425), 40 foot with Impulse connector P/N MCIL-5-FS + MCDLS/F, bare wire at other end. 9
4 W-108-02-60 Cable (Belden 8425), 60 foot with Impulse connector P/N MCIL-5-F + MCDLS/F, bare wire at other end. 9
5 W-108-02-80 Cable (Belden 8425), 80 foot with Impulse Connector P/N MCIL-5-FS + MCDLS/F, bare wire at other end. 9
6 W-108-02-120 Cable (Belden 8425), 120 foot with Impulse connector P/N MCIL-5-FS+MCDLS/F, bare wire at other end 2
7 W-108-02-200 Cable (Belden 8425), 200 foot with Impulse connector P/N MCIL-5-FS+MCDLS/F, bare wire at other end 1
8 W-108-02-250 Cable (Belden 8425), 250 foot with Impulse connector P/N MCIL-5-FS+MCDLS/F, bare wire at other end 2
9 W-107-03-40 Cable, Temperature Probe, 40 Foot, with YSI 44032 Thermistor and using Carol Brand C1202 Cable. 49
10 W-107-03-80 Cable, Temperature Probe, 80 Foot, with YSI 44032 Thermistor and using Carol Brand C1202 Cable 16
11
W-107-03-100 Cable, Temperature Probe, 100 Foot, with YSI 44032 Thermistor and using Carol Brand C1202 Cable 9
12
W-107-03-120 Cable, Temperature Probe, 120 Foot, with YSI 44032 Thermistor and using Carol Brand C1202 8428 Cable 9
13 W-107-03-250 Cable, Temperature Probe, 250 foot, with YSI 44032 Thermistor and using Carol Brand C1202 Cable 8
14 W-107-04-50 Air Temperature Probe, 50 Foot 23
15 W-107-04-100 Air Temperature Probe, 100 Foot 2
16 28-3003-6S Clips, Centering, 316 S.S., 6 inch, set of 5 each 6
17 28-3004-NG-1 Anti-fouling Tub Assembly, Red Brass, with coupling, rubber sleeve and clamp, 3 feet 32
18 28-3000-66 Installation kit, 4 range tubes (5 ft.) with couplings, one trim tube (5 ft.), one red brass section (3 ft.), one aluminum miter block and one shipping box, 6 inch, and five centering clips type 316, 6 inch, with calibration tube 14

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334513, Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables, with a business size standard of 750. 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. A statement of capabilities must be received by 2:00 PM EST on April 7, 2017. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of ability to provide the required supplies. 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 requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to Lynne Phipps at [email protected] by 2:00 PM EST on April 7, 2017.

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