Single Source_143061-24-0125_Signed CO_Redacted.pdf

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SINGLE SOURCE DETERMINATION USING

SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (SAP)

FOR AN ACTION NOT EXCEEDING THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD

(AUTHORITY: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1))

TSMRI Aquarium and Wet Lab Support and Supplies

1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Alaska Fisheries Science Center and Auke Bay Laboratory (TSMRI).

2. Description of supplies or services required to meet agency needs (including the estimated value).

The Ted Stevens Marine Institute (TSMRI) houses a seawater aquaria system that is used for outreach and education and is open for public viewing. The TSMRI facility aquaria system consists of 5 individual tanks ranging in size from 100 to approximately 2500 gallons and include a touch tank. These tanks are connected to the TSMRI sea water influent and effluent systems. The combination and configuration of these tanks were selected to display a collection of species and habitats found in Alaskan waters for the general public.

This is a sole source justification to obtain the services of a professional aquarium curator to perform all duties as necessary for the care, and maintenance of the public display aquarium as well as the care, collection and feeding of the specimens used in the display at Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute (TSMRI).

The estimated value of the award is .

3. Identification of the single source or the brand name to be solicited.

Casey W. Debenham Email: sleddyd@gmail.com Phone: 907-209-8945 Address: 3271 Foster Ave Juneau, AK 99801

UEI: L8F7YKARH9T5

4. Supporting rationale. Only one source or brand name is reasonably available as detailed below:

Other - Only one source is capable - Casey Debenham is the only known professional aquarium curator in Juneau, Alaska, and has an in-depth understanding and experience on how to operate the complex TSMRI sea water systems. For over 4 years, Casey Debenham has been assisting with the indigenous marine invertebrate and fish specimen collections, providing routine care and maintenance of TSMRI aquarium systems and has provided knowledge and experience with the development of exhibits.

In addition, Casey Debenham assists with maintaining records for the State of Alaska Collecting Permit and is listed as an Authorized Personnel for collections on the collection permit. Without Casey Debenham, collection efforts would be discontinued as any new Authorized Collection Personnel would not be added to the current State Permit. Collections, care and maintenance of the aquarium systems are critical to maintain healthy stock for both public display and for the research wet lab. Casey Debenham is the only vendor that can meet the Government’s needs for professional aquarium curator at the Ted Stevens Marine Research Institute, Juneau, Alaska.

TSMRI Aquarium Support

5. Market Research.

Market research from previous solicitation was reviewed and no new sources were found when the SBA DSBS or SAM were searched.

6. Technical/Requirements Representative Certification

I certify that this requirement constitutes the Government’s minimum needs and the supporting data provided herein is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Cara Rodgveller Date Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

Robert Foy Date Director, AFSC

7. Determination

I hereby determine that the circumstances of this action deem only one source is reasonably available. This determination is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Christie Lang Date Contracting Officer

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