SOURCES SOUGHT
U -- PROVIDE ON-SITE TRAINING AND SOFTWARE ON INFORMATION MAPPING
- Notice Date
- 8/5/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 511210
— Software Publishers
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Region Acquisition Division, 601 East 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- NWWB9610844345CMM
- Response Due
- 8/20/2008
- Archive Date
- 9/4/2008
- Point of Contact
- Carey M. Marlow, Phone: (816)426-7460
- E-Mail Address
-
carey.m.marlow@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service Training Center (NWSTC), located in Kansas City, MO intends to establish a fixed price purchase order for the purchase of on-site training and software on information mapping on a sole source basis with Information Mapping Inc, Waltham, MA based on the following reasons: 1) ) Information Mapping Inc., is the only known source that presents this type of training; 2) Information Mapping Inc., owns the proprietary rights to the software utilized and no other company has the authorization to use or distribute it; 3) The Information Mapping method is a research-based approach to the analysis, organization, and visual presentation of information. The method is both subject matter and media independent, that is, it can be presented on paper, on a computer screen, verbally, or in a multimedia presentation; 4) Information Mapping is an integrated set of easy-to-learn principles, techniques, and standards. It enables authors to break complex information into its most basic elements and then present those elements optimally for readers. The result is a set of precisely defined information modules that are consistent from author to author and document to document; 5) Information Mapping Inc. offers this training of Federal Supply Schedule. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source. 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 or sent via email to carey.m.marlow@noaa.gov. 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 training. The applicable NAICS code is 511210. DOC, CRAD 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.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE TRAINING CENTER, 7220 NW 101ST TERRACE, KANSAS CITY, MO 64153, KANSAS CITY, Missouri, 64153, United States
- Zip Code: 64153
- Zip Code: 64153
- Record
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