Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
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The NOAA intends to negotiate a sole source contract for fleet stability software support services with Herbert-ABS Software Solutions. This opportunity is not open for competitive offers, but interested parties may submit capability statements by December 8, 2025. The primary NAICS code is 541511, and the services are essential for NOAA's ship fleet operations.
Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) and NOAA Office of Marine and Aviation (OMAO) in Norfolk, VA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Herbert-ABS Software Solutions, located at 1040 Marina Village Pkwy Ste 200, Alameda, CA 94501-1030, using procedures in accordance with FAR Part 12 and the procedures identified in FAR Part 13.5 to accomplish the fleet stability software support services for the NOAA ship fleet which currently consists of 15 research and survey vessels. Herbert-ABS has the proprietary rights to provide the CargoMax and HECSALV stability software currently utilized within NOAAs ship fleet. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901 as authorized by FAR 13.500(a) and implemented by FAR 13.501(a). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541511 Custom Computer Programming Services, which has a business size standard of $34 million dollars. This is not a solicitation for competitive offers, nor will one be posted on the Government Entry Point, SAM.gov. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice are solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may submit a written notice expressing their comprehensive understanding of the requirement along with a narrative statement of the companys capabilities, including technical information to support the companys ability to meet the requirement. Please note, the capability statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. Please send your correspondence to the Contract Specialist, Tamara Horton, at Tamara.Horton@noaa.gov, with the subject line to include the Announcement Number: REQUIREMENTS-25-3038. Any notice, to include all supporting documentation, must be received on or before 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on December 8, 2025.
Fleet Stability Software Support Services is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.
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