SOURCES SOUGHT
16 -- PROVIDE AN ELECTRONIC STANDBY INSTRUMENT SYSTEM FOR P-3 ORION AIRCRAFT
- Notice Date
- 7/11/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 334511
— Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- 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
- NAAN6000601343CMM
- Response Due
- 7/26/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/10/2006
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC), located in MacDill AFB, FL, intends to establish a fixed price purchase order for the purchase of an electronic standby instrument system for P-3 Orion Aircraft on a sole source basis from L-3 Communications Avionics Systems, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, based on the following reasons: 1) AOC operates three P-3 Orion Aircraft, GH-3100 ESIS units have been acquired for two of these aircraft, this acquisition is the third set of these items for use in the third aircraft; 2) No substitute or alternate items are qualified for use in the NOAA P-3 Orion aircraft; 3) Use of any substitute item, even if it has been modified by a manufacturer to meet the interface specifications of the specified components, would result in unacceptable testing and verification expense, and unnecessary discontinuity in operational and maintenance procedures between aircraft; The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive responses. However, all responses received within fifteen days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Responses can be faxed to Carey Marlow at (816) 274-6923. 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. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Interested firms shall include, in writing, the company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and business size; a statement regarding their capabilities and qualifications; and any additional supporting literature. Submissions received in response to this notice shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) Demonstrated technical ability to successfully provide the required equipment. The applicable NAICS code is 334511. DOC, CASC requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made to a company not 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, all offerors 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.
- Place of Performance
- Address: NOAA AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CENTER, 7917 HANGAR LOOP DRIVE, HANGAR #5, MACDILL AFB, FL 33608
- Zip Code: 33608
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 33608
- Record
- SN01086252-W 20060713/060711220305 (fbodaily.com)
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