SOURCES SOUGHT
D -- Consulting Services
- Notice Date
- 4/3/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541512
— Computer Systems Design Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Region Acquisition Division, 601 East 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, MO, 64106
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- WC133R06RP0102PY
- Response Due
- 4/19/2006
- Archive Date
- 5/4/2006
- Description
- SERVICES SOURCES SOUGHT. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion Division, (ATDD) has a requirement for acquiring consulting services for the Computer Network Configuration. The services are to provide for local part-time, as needed, network and computer support at ATDD including its in-house and field operations in Oak Ridge, TN. This support shall include assistance with internal and external networking; server operation; computer security; desktop and notebook computers and software; software development, troubleshooting and maintenance, PC-based data acquisition and storage in support of field measurement programs, research programs, meteorological measurements and nuclear/biological/chemical materials detection system development in support of homeland security-related efforts; Linux cluster operations for mesoscale and dispersion modeling; development and maintenance of databases and websites; and support for in-house administrative computing. The contractor shall be available at anytime, including nights, weekends and holidays. HPSD-12 Security Clearance and IT Security requirements will be mandated. The period of performance is a base period of three (3)-years with two (2) twelve (12) month option periods. The applicable NAICS code is 541512. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. The services are available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy agency requirements. The only known source for these services is Wood International, 108 Newhaven Road, Oak Ridge, TX 37830-8112, primarily because of proprietary software and databases, their knowledge to perform the function, and their unique understanding of the programs and business practices of ATDD. From aircraft-based on board data collection and processing systems to remote sensing applications, geographic information systems and secure wireless networking applications, to the in-house administrative systems necessary for day-to-day operation of the laboratory and to their expertise in research, development, network design, implementation and administration demonstrates Wood International?s expertise and unique knowledge of the ATDD and it?s programs. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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 order to be considered, firms must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide this product. Such information shall include at a minimum: name; telephone number and point of contact; ability and authority to perform the work described herein; and the names and telephone numbers of firms to whom this product or similar products have been previously provided. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by submitting the information requested above referencing Request for Proposal No. WC133R-06-RP-0102PY to Ted Mackey at Edward.H.Mackey@noaa.gov or (816) 426-2068 Patsy Ybarra at Patsy.A.Ybarra@noaa.gov. The solicitation will be issued on or about April 15, 2006. The Central Region Acquisition Division (CRAD), requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov/. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all bidders must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. In addition, completion of the online representation and certifications application (ORCA) is required. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any questions should be directed to Patsy Ybarra, Contract Specialist, telephone no. (816) 426-6823 or fax no. 816) 274-6965.
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