SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- SmartOne C Tracking Devices
- Notice Date
- 1/9/2023 10:50:44 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 517410
— Satellite Telecommunications
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA KANSAS CITY MO 64106 USA
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- 1333MF-23-00725
- Response Due
- 1/20/2023 8:00:00 AM
- Point of Contact
- Natasha Thieman
- E-Mail Address
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natasha.thieman@noaa.gov
(natasha.thieman@noaa.gov)
- Description
- Synopsis:� Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract Announcement Number: 1333MF-23-00725 Project Title: SmartOne C Tracking Devices The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Protected Resources (OPR), intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with Globalstar USA, LLC for SmartOne C tracking devices including service plans and activation fees to continue studies on sea turtle mortality and carcass drift in the Gulf of Mexico. The required deliverables will permit OPR to acquire data and perform analysis to understand sea turtle mortality. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 517410, Satellite Telecommunications, with a business size standard of $44.0 million. Sole Source Justification Globalstar USA, LLC is the sole manufacturer of the SPOT Trace and SmartOne C tracking devices that have been successfully used in previous projects studying drift patterns in the remote, offshore marine environment, as well as by researchers in other projects worldwide. Both devices operate solely on Globalstar�s satellite network and data is processed via Globalstar�s online platform for data assimilation. Existing SPOT Trace devices will be used in addition to new SmartOne C devices that will be purchased for this project. These devices operate only on Globalstar�s satellite network and data is only processed using Globalstar�s online cloud-based platform. Both of these devices require distinct service plans, interface with Globalstar�s satellite network in different ways, and yet must be assimilated for downloading from a single customer portal. SPOT Trace tracking devices have been used in previous years of this project. These devices transmitted location data via satellite communication in offshore waters while drifting for several weeks. For the sake of continuity, the devices to be purchased for this project (SmartOne C) must also be capable of transmitting location data in remote locations with a similar degree of accuracy via the same satellite network. Because the devices are only available to operate on Globalstar�s satellite network, Globalstar USA, LLC is the only vendor suitable.� Globalstar does not authorize resellers� access to their network and data assimilation platform. Special Notice This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities.� However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice.� Responses can be sent via e-mail to natasha.thieman@noaa.gov.� Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EST on January 20, 2023.� The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.� All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:� Announcement Number: 1333MF-23-00725 Project Title: SmartOne C Tracking Devices It is the Offeror�s responsibility to ensure that any submission transmitted to the specified Government representative(s) is received prior to the due date specified herein.� Offerors are highly encouraged to contact the Government representative(s) specified above prior to the solicitation�s stated time and date for receipt of offers to ensure the Government has received the submission.� Offers received after the date and time specified in this solicitation may be excluded from consideration.��� DOC/NOAA/NMFS/OPR requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Unique Entity ID (UEI). A UEI may be acquired free of charge by registering at http:// https://sam.gov/content/entity-registration. The notice will remain open from 1/9/2023-1/20/2023.
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