Notice of Intent to Sole Source

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOAA's Marine Operations Center - Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch; intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1); with the International Port of Dutch Harbor, of Unalaska, Alaska, for the procurement of Husbanding and Berthing Services including electrical services, potable water utilities, moorage, sewage removal, and trash disposal services.

Husbanding and berthing services for the specified time period will involve complex logistical operations including on/off-boarding of Scientists/research personnel, crew members, and foreign nationals; delivery of mission-critical supplies and spare parts; and minor dockside ship repair/maintenance services. Sole Source Justification The sole source determination is based on certain NOAA vessels operating out of major ports for scientific research missions with complex logistical support needs.

The International Port of Dutch Harbor is the only facility within the mission area capable of providing pier space that accommodates vessels the size of the NOAA Ship Fairweather. Alternative facilities have been considered and found to be unsuitable and/or unavailable. Special Notice This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation package is available.

However, firms that believe they can provide equipment or service that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses can be sent via e-mail to Isaac.bright@noaa.gov.

A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice and phone calls will not be accepted.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with this notice, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 1600 PM PDT on March 21, 2024. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. Incomplete statements do not warrant consideration. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available.

However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis.

A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.