Purchase of critical parts to maintain operations of mission critical Hogen Systems

SPECIAL NOTICENWWV41002200028SRG*** National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Proton Energy Systems Inc. of Wallingford, Connecticut for purchase of critical parts to maintain operations of mission critical Hogen Systems.***The sole source determination is based on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) NWS Alaska Region Headquarters (NWSAR).  The parts supplied by Proton are guaranteed the function at peak performance with the S20 Series. Substituting any other parts without extensive testing or approval from Proton is not recommended for safety and liability reasons. It's imperative we maintain are relationship with Proton. Proton does not have authorized resellers and is the exclusive distributor.Delivery withint 60 days or sooner.***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such 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 responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this