Nortek USA, Inc, Aquadopp Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Nortek USA, Inc., using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide Aquadopp Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers and associated equipment.  The Nortek Aquadopp Profilers work with the NOAA CO-OPS system.  The NOAA, CO-OPS, Engineering Division already employs these standardized sensors and equipment in order to help maintain a robust, reliable, and cost efficient system of deployable bottom mounted current sensors. Sensor and instrumentation compatibility and interchangeability are critical to the operations and maintenance of the systems. System and sensor standardization also helps to ensure that the data gathered while systems are deployed is suitable for post analysis, assessment, and use in updating tidal datum, currents tables, and navigational charts.  Furthermore, system and

sensor interoperability helps to reduce the cost of maintenance through ease of replacement and component upgrade. NOAA has invested significant time and resources in developing mounting systems, brackets, survey procedures, and sensor partnering to help maximize data returns during current surveys. Procurement of a different type of acoustic profiler would require system integration research, extensive testing, engineering mounting hardware development, spares inventory build-up, and would delay operational current surveys supporting maritime navigational safety. Utilizing a different acoustic profiler could also delay chart updates, reducing chart accuracy and NOAA support to maritime navigation and commerce. These ADCPs are mission critical items. These are a key tool used during scientific studies. It is imperative to have this system operating correctly and accurately and thus, it is necessary to procure the supplies. Nortek USA, Inc. is the sole provider of the Aquadopp Acoustic Doppler Current Profilers. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334511, Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing with a business size standard of 1,250 employees.This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on FedBizOpps.Although a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the solicitation from the Contract Specialist, Wendy Culbreth, wendy.culbreth@noaa.govAll electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:  Announcement: 1305M221NCNT0631All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 4:00 PM EST on May 15, 2021.  The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.  DOC/NOAA Eastern Acquisition Division 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 Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS). A DUNS may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun and Bradstreet at http://www.dnb.com/eupdate or by telephone at (800)333-0505.The notice will remain open from April 30, 2021 to May 15, 2021.