Simulator Upgrades for USCG C3CEN Electronic Navigation Section

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order to Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc., 3741 Lake Shore Road, Blasdell, NY 14219-2305 for Simulator Upgrades for USCG C3CEN Electronic Navigation Section in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 15.2, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This notice is not a request for competitive solicitation of offers. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. If no affirmative written response is received, the purchase will be awarded without further notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Buffalo Computer Graphics, Inc. is the sole proprietor of all intellectual property rights for these Simulators. RESPONSES: Interested offerors should provide the following information: company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, email address, business size and small business status (such as disadvantaged, 8(a), HUBZone, Woman Owned, Minority Owned, and/or Veteran Owned.) Please submit responses to Debra W. Smith, Contract Specialist via email, [email protected] 2:00PM (EST) on September 14, 2012. Ms. Smith is the main POC for all inquiries regarding this action and can be reached at (757) 483-8440. No RFP will be issued based upon this Notice of Intent. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the government to: [email protected] with solicitation number referenced in the subject line. The following is a list of requirement items: Task A: Modify BCG middleware to assist USCG platform specific integration for Coast Guard ECDIS (200 hrs NRE). Task B: Convert and Upgrade Existing BCG software for ECDIS Interface (100 hrs NRE). Task C: Deliver PCS-100 INS w/AIS BFT/STEDS simulation software packaged licensed by BCG (2ea) Task D: Deliver PCS-200 w/AIS BFT/STEDS simulation software packaged licensed by BCG (2 kits) Task E: Radar Upgrades to PCS-200 (NTE 200 hrs NRE). Task F: PCS BFT Upgrades (NTE 100 hrs NRE). Task G: BCG On-Site Support. Task H: Upgrade Existing PCS-200 (S/N:040, 044, 045). This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. All interested sources must respond in writing with clear and convincing evidence to support their ability to provide timely and effective services within one (3) days of this publication. A determination by the Government not to compete this action based on responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.