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 (Terra Mar), under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b) soliciting from a single source.

BSEE intends to award the purchase order for a study titled Establishing a Baseline Offshore Monitoring Program of Birds, Cetaceans, and Turtles in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands (NT- 24-X12D). The study aims to enhance comprehension of distribution of seabirds, marine mammals, and sea turtles in the Caribbean through digital aerial survey algorithm development for detecting wildlife in aerial imagery and seabird tracking. This study will provide BOEM with the environmental data to inform its national and regional assessments, including NEPA and ESA.

The period of performance is anticipated to be five years. The applicable NAICS code is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services.

Terra Mar's distinct expertise and well-established relationships make it uniquely qualified to conduct this study. The complexity of the Caribbean project, which encompasses aerial surveys, AI image processing, seabird tracking, and a unique ecological context, necessitates a team with specialized skills, experience, and established relationships with Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and other organizations. Only Terra Mar possesses the necessary capabilities and expertise to execute this project successfully including survey design, data analysis, and interpretation of results. Terra Mar possesses unique ecological insights into the Caribbean region, which are crucial for understanding the specific environmental context of the study. Terra Mar also has 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 Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5:00PM ET with 140M0125Q0004 in the subject line. Telephone calls regarding this matter will neither be accepted nor returned.

mailto:Stephanie.Brock@bsee.gov