B01-NOI_to_Sole_Source_1.pdf

This notice is in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Acquisition Operations Branch (AOB) is the contracting office for this procurement. The purpose of this notice is to announce the intent to award, on a sole-source basis, a firm fixed price Purchase Order to Terra Mar Applied Sciences, LLC, under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106(b) soliciting from a single source.

BSEE intends to award the purchase order for a study titled Northern Gulf of Mexico Monitoring for Protected Birds (GM-24-02b-e). The study aims to assess collision risk of birds with offshore wind turbines, conduct boat-based surveys of birds, and perform project coordination. The period of performance is anticipated to be five years. The applicable NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services.

Terra Mar is uniquely qualified to assess collision risk of birds with offshore wind turbines, conduct boat-based surveys of birds, and perform project coordination. Terra Mar's team is comprised of experts in avian ecology, wind turbine interactions, and data analysis, allowing them to execute studies tailored to specific projects and local bird populations. Terra Mar is actively involved in updating models of avian collision with wind turbines, which will ensure utilization of the latest information on collision risk, leading to more accurate assessments and scientifically sound results. Further, Terra Mar has the unique experience of conducting boat based avian surveys, with a team consisting of highly trained observers with experience in offshore environments and familiarity with the targeted bird species. They also possess the necessary equipment and have protocols to ensure data quality and adherence to BOEM guidelines.

This is not a request for competitive quotes; however, all interested sources that believe they can meet the study requirements may submit a capability statement the point of contact for this notice.

Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement and will be at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer.

All submissions in response to this notice must be submitted in writing via email to the Contracting Officer, Stephanie Brock, at Stephanie.Brock@bsee.gov no later than Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 5:00PM ET with 140M0124Q0024 in the subject line. Telephone calls regarding this matter will neither be accepted nor returned.

mailto:Stephanie.Brock@bsee.gov