SAM #70ZU0227N40009B00

Sole-source purchase of an R.M. Young meteorological translator, part number 26800

The U.S. Coast Guard plans a sole-source purchase of a meteorological translator for compatibility with existing equipment or software. - Agency: U.S. Coast Guard, CG-SEA-C22. - Requirement: One R.M. Young Company meteorological translator, part number 26800. - Sourcing approach: The Coast Guard identifies R.M. Young Company as the only known source, citing proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized capabilities needed for compatibility. - Notice status: This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit a capability statement for the Government to consider whether competition is warranted.

Description

The U.S. Coast Guard intends to award a sole source contract to R.M. YOUNG COMPANY, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b), which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The anticipated purchase order is for METEOROLOGICAL TRANSLATOR; PART# 26800.

R.M. YOUNG COMPANY is the only known source that possesses proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and specialized capabilities that are essential to meet the requirements of compatibility with existing equipment or software.  

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any interested party that believes it can fulfill the requirements may submit a capability statement to the point of contact listed.  The Government will review all timely capability statements received solely to determine whether a competitive procurement is warranted. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the Government’s discretion. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.  Telephone requests will not be honored.

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