SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Consulting Services
- Notice Date
- 1/9/2007
- 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, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-WC133R-06-CN-0273
- Response Due
- 1/25/2006
- Point of Contact
- Patsy Ybarra, Contract Specialist, Phone (816)426-6823 , Fax (816) 426-6965,
- E-Mail Address
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patsy.a.ybarra@noaa.gov
- Description
- SERVICES SOURCES SOUGHT. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion Division, (ATDD) has a requirement for consulting services for the Computer Network Configuration. A contract was awarded to Wood International to provide these services. Prior to this contract, Wood International assisted in the design and set up of the ATDD?s internal network (LAN). Wood International has proprietary rights to the data that is not privy to the Government. The Government solicited and negotiated with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302 which states, ?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 the development of proprietary software and databases, their knowledge to perform the function, and their unique understanding of the programs and business practices of ATDD gained through its performance on previous contracts. Wood International has demonstrated expertise and unique knowledge of the ATDD and it?s programs. The Government is currently examining the degree of proprietary software and databases the Wood Group has developed and the extent to which it limits competition. At it?s discretion, the Government may not exercise future options for extended performance, should it find that competition is feasible. The Contractor must provide for local part-time, as needed, network and computer support at ATDD and at in-house and field operations in Oak Ridge, TN. This support includes 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 are mandatory. 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 rather than exercise an option. The applicable NAICS code is 541512. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, but to perform market research for the referenced services. However, all proposals received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. In order to be considered, firms must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide the service. 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 service or similar products have been previously provided and familiarity with databases Wood Group has developed. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by submitting the information requested above referencing Contract No. WC133R-06-CN-0273. Ted Mackey at Edward.H.Mackey@noaa.gov or (816) 426-2068 Patsy Ybarra at Patsy.A.Ybarra@noaa.gov. NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (09-JAN-2007). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 28-JUL-2007, BUT REAPPEARED IN THE FTP FEED FOR THIS POSTING DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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