DART III AND PICO OCEANOGRAPHIC MOORING CABLES

The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 253 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1; (Only one responsible source with unique capabilities is capable of performing this requirement) with The Cortland Cable Company, Inc. for a series of technologically advanced "DART III" and "PICO" oceanographic mooring cables. Sole Source determination is based on the fact that the Cortland Cable Company, Inc is uniquely qualified to provide the required cables because Cortland Cable has developed propitiatory products and propitiatory techniques of application of those products that are compatible with the mooring system, which would detect tsunamis in the open ocean and transmit warning signals via satellite, to communities in danger, in time to safely evacuate. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide cables that fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation, in writing to the identified point of contact within 10 days after the publication of this notice. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice. Such determination is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Contracting Office Address: William E Havens Western Acquisition Division - Seattle 7600 Sand Point way NE/WC3 Seattle Washington 98115-6349