Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source Contract Tender, USA - 122762974

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source Contract

Deadline : 24 Jul 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 122762974

Document Ref. No. : 140802-25-0571

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO), NOAA Ship Nancy Foster is requesting a foam filled sponson, including both the foam and the sheath. This product will be provided by Wing Inflatables Inc located at 3701 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, California 94549.

This vessel was designed and built by Northwind with the specific components of the vessel which are integral to its performance and stability are custom made by Wing Inflatables.

The collar properties and engineering design specifications are proprietary and cannot be provided by another manufacturer. Wing Inflatables Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the sponson and the collar. Therefore, the government intends to negotiate directly with Wing Inflatables Inc. avoiding unnecessary mark ups, delay, warranty, and delivery issues.

The Government is not aware of any other authorized vendors that can provide this specialized equipment while also meeting all of the requirements/concerns listed above. The intended procurement is to acquire one Sponson with a new collar of the same design.The Government intends to acquire this part under the guidelines of FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate directly with Wing Inflatables Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 336612, Boat Building with a business size standard of 1000 employees.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any interested party that is an authorized distributor, re-seller, dealer from Wing Inflatables and can provide the above requirement, at no additional mark ups, without compromising manufacturing, delivery and warranty may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be cons...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : 140802-25-0571
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
Sub-tier : NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION
Office: DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 15, 2025 03:35 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Jul 24, 2025 05:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 08, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: 1940 - SMALL CRAFT
NAICS Code: 336612 - Boat Building

Place of Performance: North Charleston, SC 29405 USA

Documents

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