# Notice of Intent to Sole Source Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/140802270019 - Solicitation number: 140802-27-0019 - Notice type: Special notice - Status: Closed. Deadline was October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT - Department: Department of Commerce - Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Contracting office: Department of Commerce NOAA (1333MK) - NAICS: 488330 Navigational Services to Shipping - Product or service code: V227 Navigational Aid and Pilotage Services - Place of performance: British Columbia, British Columbia, CANADA - Who can bid, by location: Outside the US. The work is outside the United States. - First posted: October 26, 2026 - Last posted: October 26, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7c792f02634d4047bda7cb9671c31f6f/view ## Description NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, with The Pacific Pilotage Association of Canada for Maritime Pilot services during transit through the Canadian Inside Passage. Certified Maritime Pilots maintain a broad knowledge of local waterborne and navigational hazards; navigational routes and traffic patterns, and other local hazards presenting potential issues to marine egress. Sole Source Justification The sole source determination is based on NOAA vessels occasionally transiting through certain waterways which present or may contain specific waterborne hazards or navigational complexities. In the event that NOAA vessels rarely transit these waterways, command can choose to mitigate risk by hiring local certified maritime pilots which maintain specialized knowledge and certifications. Certification requirements for maritime pilots can include having a minimum number of days on a specific local coast as a Master, or a combination of time periods serving as both a Master and holding a Watchkeeping Mate’s certificate, or a specific time frame on a local coast holding a Watchkeeping Mate’s certificate. Maritime Pilots are hired through specific pilot associations, typically maintained near complex shipping routes or hazardous waterways around the world. 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. 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 October 28, 2026. 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. All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 140802-27-0019 Project Title: NOAAS Fairweather Maritime Pilot Services – Canadian Inside Passage FY27 NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company unless registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a valid Tax ID number and obtain a government-provided Unique Entity Identifier, which is available through SAM.gov. ## Open now in the same industry 4 open in NAICS 488330. - Navy Harbor Pilot Transportation Services- Rota, Spain (N6817127QT003), due November 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6817127qt003 - (6) Decommissioned Marine Hulls (M6845027QG001), due November 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/m6845027qg001 - Harbor Pilot Support Services on and around Okinawa (N6264927Q0045), due December 1, 2026. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n6264927q0045 ## Publications - October 26, 2026: Special notice, due October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice 7c792f02634d4047bda7cb9671c31f6f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7c792f02634d4047bda7cb9671c31f6f/view ## Points of contact - Isaac Bright, isaac.bright@noaa.gov --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/140802270019.