Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Carsoe U.S. Wet Lab Conveyor

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisitions Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Carsoe U.S. Inc for direct replacement of failed parts to repair the wet lab conveyor system installed aboard NOAA Ship Henry B. Bigelow. The sole source determination is based on the requirement for parts to repair the Carnitech US Inc (subsequently sold to Carsoe U.S.) wet lab and fish handling conveyor system.

Carsoe is the original equipment manufacturer and retains the proprietary rights to their designs and systems. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets 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 notice.