Technical support and new technology development studies

The U.S. Department of Commerce, NOAA/NESDIS Contracting Officer intends to award on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(C)(ii), based on only one responsible source, where no other supplies of services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed source is Utah State University Research Foundation, North Logan, UT. The services being sought are technical support and new technology development studies. The vendor shall provide the following support services: 1) Calibration and Validation of the NPOESS Preparatory Project (NPP) Cross-Track Infrared Sounder (CrIS) and Advanced Technology Microwave Sounder (ATMS) by providing science support to the CrIS and ATMS programs for weather applications, validation of code functionality, and tasks to support SDR operations. 2) Intercomparison Between Sensors to include planning, data collection and analysis of NPP and other operational sensors. 3) JPSS Pre-launch Instrument Characterization by providing oversight support, lessons learned, coordinating and analyzing data distribution, and providing continuity between NPP and JPSS1 sensors. The Government anticipates a Time and Materials type contract for a 45 day period of performance. This notice is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive quotations. However, Offerors who believe they can meet this requirement are to submit in writing an affirmative response. All responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating the company’s ability to meet the above requirements. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirements. Failure to submit such documentation shall result in the Government proceeding as stated above. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than May 10, 2012 after publication of this synopsis. The affirmative written responses must be submitted to the following person listed as the Government point of contact in this announcement. All questions must be submitted in writing to the attention of the Government Contract Specialist. NOTHING HEREIN SHOULD BE MISCONSTRUED AS A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS, QUOTES OR BIDS. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENTATION IS AVAILABLE OR WILL BE ISSUED. The National Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 541712 , and the size standard for the number of employees is 500. The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-58 dated April 18, 2012.