SOFAR Data as a Service (DaaS)

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.201-1, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) found at FAR Part 12, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be made available on the following websites:  System for Award Management (SAM) – https://www.sam.gov/ The reference number is N0018926QL281. The proposed contract action is for commercial services, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 334513 – Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables and the Small Business Standard is 750 (# of employees). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-05 and DFARS Change Notice 202505. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at the following websites:  https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far  https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/change_notice.html The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Norfolk Contracting Department, Fleet Directorate intends to solicit – on behalf of the Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO) – SOFAR Ocean Technologies, Inc (CAGE: 7JGR4) on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 12.102(b). The proposed acquisition is to procure commercially distributed SOFAR Data as a Service (DaaS) support services in support of Naval Oceanographic Office (NAVOCEANO). The resultant Purchase Order (PO) will be issued on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) basis and will contain a one-year Period of Performance, as follows:  31 July 2026 through 30 July 2027 The sole source justification is as follows: This requirement is sole-sourced to SOFAR Ocean Technologies, Inc. because the acquisition requires the unique commercial capabilities of the 400-instrument "Spotter" buoy package, which is a proprietary system developed, patented, and operated exclusively by SOFAR Ocean. The Navy's requirement demands a stringent 90% network uptime guarantee (minimum 360 active reporting buoys daily) and an 80% daily floor, along with the contractor assuming full responsibility for replacing lost, destroyed, or naturally expired buoys at their own expense (The Drift Clause) to preserve baseline reporting levels. Furthermore, SOFAR Ocean possesses the exclusive automated geofencing algorithms and real-time quality control filters required to instantly isolate grounded buoys from the operational Navy feed within 24 hours of detection to prevent skewed regional meteorological models. No other contractor currently offers this specific distributed metocean Data as a Service (DaaS) using the required Spotter hardware footprint and continuous replacement model without substantial duplication of costs and unacceptable programmatic delays. NOTICE: THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED USING SIMPLIFIED PROCEDURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 12.201-1. TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TERMS APPEAR IN THE SOLICITATION, THE TERMS “RFP”, “OFFER”, “PROPOSAL”, AND “OFFEROR” SHALL MEAN “RFQ”, “QUOTE”, AND “QUOTER”, RESPECTIVELY. FAR 52.216-1 “Type of Contract” (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation. *** SEE PAGE TWO FOR SOLICITATION *** -- 1 of 34 -- WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE 7. FOR SOLICITATION INFORMATION CALL: a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME 9. ISSUED BY 13b. RATING 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION CODE 15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE 17a. CONTRACTOR/ OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE CODE TELEPHONE NUMBER 17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER 18b. 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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION STANDARD (NAICS): SIZE STANDARD: 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700) SET ASIDE: % FOR: 11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED SEE SCHEDULE 12. DISCOUNT TERMS ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.21…