Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights, Offshore New Jersey
This Special Notice is from the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA intends to award a sole-source contract to RCS Services, LLC for Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights to be performed offshore of Cape May, New Jersey. The contract is estimated to be valued up to $7.5 million and will have a period of performance from September 12, 2024 through September 11, 2029.
The purpose of this Special Notice is to provide NOAA's intent to negotiate a sole-source contract for these atmospheric research flights. The flights will collect atmospheric trace gas measurements that will be incorporated into NOAA's CarbonTracker Data Assimilation System. NOAA is not setting this procurement aside for small businesses, and any firms that believe they can meet the requirements are invited to submit written responses demonstrating their capability by the due date of August 16, 2024. The contract will be awarded under the authority of FAR 13.501(a).
145034-24-0031 Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Special Notice 2/3 8/1/24, 11:19 AM Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights, Offshore New Jersey
This Limited/Sole Source Justification Notice is for a contract awarded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), a civilian agency within the Department of Commerce, for Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights off the coast of New Jersey. The justification states that only one vendor, RCS, has the required specialized and technical expertise to perform this highly specialized service requirement. No other potential sources were found to be able to meet the scope of this requirement. The contract was awarded on September 4, 2024 under Purchase Order 1305M324P0407, but the award amount is unknown. This sole source award is for professional weather reporting and observation services under NAICS code 541990.
1305M324P0407 Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Limited / Sole Source Justification 3/3 9/6/24, 11:07 AM Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights, Offshore New Jersey
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking sources capable of providing atmospheric research air sampling survey flights using a small aircraft based atmospheric air collection system and associated meteorological instrumentation. The flights will take place approximately 20 miles east-southeast of Cape May, New Jersey. A firm fixed-price contract is anticipated for award, with an anticipated period of performance of five years. Interested parties are invited to respond to this Sources Sought Notice by April 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM Mountain Time via the provided Google Portal Link. Responses should include detailed information about the company's capabilities to meet the stated requirements.
This opportunity is not set aside for any small business programs. The applicable NAICS code is 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, with a size standard of $19.5M. No incumbent or current contractor information is provided, and the government has not disclosed any potential award values or budget ranges. The key numerical details include the approximate offshore location and the anticipated five-year period of performance.
145034-24-0031 Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Pre-Solicitation 1/3 4/1/24, 5:54 PM