Expendable Bathythermograph (XBT) Probes in Support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s XBT Network

NOAA/WAD intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price, single sole source IDIQ contract to Lockheed Martin Sippican (13030). The sole source determination is based on AOML's need for XBT probes. The XBT probes are developed by Lockheed Martin Sippican, and are the only manufacturer of the type of probes required. The probes required must meet strict guidelines and the capbility to measure temperature profiles at various depths while the ship is moving at speeds of 20 knows or faster.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide the service as described 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.