Notice of Sole Source Intent- Rental of Emergency Standby Generator

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: This Notice of Intent announcement that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) intends to negotiate on an urgent basis as sole source, under authorities of 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) only one responsible source; 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(2) as implemented by FAR 6.302-2 Unusual and compelling urgency, a firm fixed price contract to RALCO Electric, Incorporated, Westport, MA 02790. The subject requirement is in support of the NEFSC Facilities Operations Branch to provide emergency stand-by generator support to several NEFSC critical systems to include but not limited to; IT UPS, specimen and aquarium food freezers, seawater systems supporting animal life, fume hoods, shore power support for the R/V Gloria Michelle, security lighting and camera’s, HVAC and facility access and security systems. This support is required while the government owned emergency generator is being repaired.

The sole source determination is based on the unusual and compelling urgency of the requirement. Existing temporary generator support is secure and in place. It is not in the Government’s best interest to remove or modify the existing generator support due to the risk of catastrophic damage if power is disrupted. The associated North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 532490 Scope of work: Provide rental of ONE (1) 500kW, 120/208v, 60Hz, 3Ph, 4W, Diesel for six (6) weeks with a two (2) week option period.

Period of Performance: date of award through Jan 15, 2025. With an optional two (2) week period as required. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, FIRMS THAT BELIEVE THEY CAN FULLY MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS MAY SUBMIT SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION IN WRITING TO THE IDENTIFIED POINT OF CONTACT WITHIN 5 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 IN THE FUTURE. 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.