SAM #143051-26-0094

NOAA Binocular Refurbishment: Fujinon 25x150 MTM 'Big Eye' Binoculars and Replacement Parts

NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) Marine Mammal and Turtle Division (MMTD) is seeking specialized refurbishment and repair services for Fujinon 25x150 MTM 'Big Eye' Binoculars. - Government Buyer: - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) Marine Mammal and Turtle Division (MMTD) - OEM Highlight: - Fujinon is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the 25x150 MTM 'Big Eye' Binoculars - Vendor: - Eastern Mountain Optics, Inc. is identified as the sole source provider - Products/Services Requested: - Refurbishment and complete overhaul of 25 Fujinon 25x150 MTM Big Eye Binoculars in the base year - Includes stripping all parts, sandblasting, powder coating frames, rebuilding and aligning optics, and replacing 25 power lenses as needed - Option Year 1 includes: - Up to 2 additional refurbished binoculars - Up to 4 replacement Fujinon power eye lenses - Up to 4 eye cell retainer rings - Up to 2 refurbished binocular yokes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Refurbishment must be performed at an authorized repair center - Use of dry nitrogen gas purging is required - Requirement is set aside for small businesses - NAICS code: 459999 - NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH) Training required within 30 days of award and annually

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PRESOLICITATION NOTICE

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and RFO FAR 12.102(a), a firm fixed price purchase order to Eastern Mountain Optics, Inc., for the purchase of services to refurbish Fujinon 25x150 MTM “Big Eye” Binoculars. This contract is expected to have a period of performance of one (1) base year and one (1) option year, with a total period of performance of 2026 - 2028. This non-personal service requirement seeks a vendor that can provide the unique and highly specialized services required to refurbish and assemble the Binoculars in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment 1_SOW 143051-26-0094). A Total Small Business set aside is to be used for this sole source requirement.The associated NAICS code is 459999.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation documents exist for the requirement. Sources interested in responding to this notice are required to submit a capabilities statement that includes technical data and cost information, sufficient detail, and convincing evidence that clearly demonstrates the capability to meet the requirement. All capabilities statements received by the due date of this notice will be considered by the Government. 

A request for documentation or additional information or submissions that only ask questions will not be considered as an affirmative response. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement or to proceed with a sole source procurement. 

Capabilities statements are due no later than Wednesday, 12 August, 2026, by 1300 Eastern Time. Be advised that all correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads “143051-26-0094 - Big Eye Binocular Refurbishment”. To ensure your response along with any and all attachments are received, attachment(s) must be less than 20 MB [in total]. It is the responsibility of the offeror to contact the government to confirm receipt prior to the offer due date and time. Capabilities statements shall be submitted by e-mail ONLY as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF attachment to the following POCs:

Madison Vogeler at madison.vogeler@noaa.gov

Aakanksha Bhargava at aakanksha.bhargava@noaa.gov   

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