Intent to Award Sole Source

NOTICE OF INTENT TO NEGOTIATE A SOLE-SOURCE CONTRACT The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, to procure Danphone Futronic MkII GMDSS-AIS-SART Test Kits. These devices are needed by NOAA fleet Electronics Technicians to troubleshoot, test, align and conduct periodic maintenance to GMDSS equipment installed on NOAA ships.The product will be provided by: Danphone A/S, Klokkestobervej 4, Pandrup 9490, Denmark.The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing; the small business size standard is 1,250 Employees.Procure Qty five (5) Danphone Futronic MkII GMDSS-AIS-SART Test Kits as specified below:Item # 152.4010.303; Futronic MkII GMDSS-AIS-SART Test Box (tests all GMDSS equipment)Item # 152.8536.002; Standard Accessories PackItem # 470.007.002; Watertight CaseItem # 152.4003.001; RF AmplifierItem # 416.0103.001; Pilot Plug Cable AssemblyItem # 493.0010.001, 493.0010.002, 493.0010.004; Attenuator Set (10db,

20db, 30db) The Government is not aware of any other vendors that are authorized to provide, service, or support Danphone Futronic MkII GMDSS-AIS-SART Test Kits., without compromising OEM, warranty, delivery, or additional markups. Also OEM indicated this type of repair is proprietary and only they can provide this type of service to the Government.The Government intends to acquire this service under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with DanphoneA/S, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any authorized party that can provide this subscription/licensing without compromising manufacturing delivery or mark ups may submit a statement of capabilities, which if in timely received, will be considered by NOAA OMAO.A statement of capabilities to include the detailed service including manufacture authorization, and OEM agreement, and a price list, this shall be received by 11:00 AM EST on 24 August 2020. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement is based upon responses to this notice and it 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 in the future. Evidence must be provided of the required service while also be authorized by the manufacture.The capability statement, a price list and any other information furnished must be in writing and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow the Government to determine if the party can meet all of the system requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to Christopher Baker at Christopher.Baker@noaa.gov by  11:00 AM EST on 24 August 2020.