The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NESDIS Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Team intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Applanix Corporation using the procedures in FAR Parts 6 and 13. The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Ocean Service (NOS), specifically the Coast Survey Development LAB uses the Applanix POS M/V GPS positioning and orientation system and the POSPac hydrographic survey package software for the NOAA hydrographic survey ships and survey launches. Training is required for new and experienced hydrographers who utilize the POS/MV and POSPac software. Applanix Corporation is the only party known to NOAA who can meet these requirements since they are the manufacturer of the POS/MV and PostPAC hydrographic survey package for marine positioning, which is an industry standard for marine surveying, positioning, and navigation. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 334511 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Responses must also be accompanied by descriptive literature, warranties, and/or other information that demonstrates that the quote meets all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to (301) 713-0806 by January 21, 2009. Award will be made using FAR 13, Simplified acquisition procedures, current through FAC 2005-28. The determination to compete or not compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.