Notice of Intent to Sole Source for AMERGINT softFEP-9000 renewal for annual system maintenance support.
Overview
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Satellite and Product Operations (OSPO) has issued a Special Notice indicating its intent to award a firm, fixed-price commercial purchase order to Amergint Technologies, Inc. for the renewal of AMERGINT softFEP-9000 annual system maintenance and security update support. This is a sole source action, as Amergint is identified as the sole provider. Other interested vendors may submit documentation demonstrating their capability to meet the requirements.
Scope of Work
This requirement covers the renewal of annual system maintenance support and security update support for the AMERGINT softFEP-9000 system. The services are essential for the NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF) in Suitland, MD.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice - Notice of Intent to Sole Source
- Contract Type: Firm, Fixed-Price Commercial Purchase Order
- NAICS Code: 517410 "Satellite Telecommunications" (Small Business Size Standard: $44,000,000.00)
- Period of Performance: July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
- Place of Performance: NOAA Satellite Operations Facility (NSOF), Suitland, MD
- Response Deadline: June 10, 2026 (within 10 calendar days of the May 27, 2026 posted date)
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Sole Source Justification
The government intends to award this contract to Amergint Technologies, Inc. based on the determination that they are currently the sole industry provider for AMERGINT softFEP-9000 annual system maintenance and security update support, with no authorized resellers. The statutory authority for this sole source acquisition is 41 U.S.C. 1901.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. However, any vendor believing they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit written documentation affirmatively demonstrating their ability. Submissions will be considered solely to determine whether to proceed with the intended sole source acquisition. The government will not pay for documentation submitted and will not award a contract based solely on such submissions.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jay Parsick, Jay.Parsick@noaa.gov, 301-628-0027
- Secondary Contact: Mario Gray, mario.gray@noaa.gov, 301-458-0018