Single Source_FAR13 (26-291) signed (3).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))

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1. Agency and contracting activity. Department of Commerce, Fisheries OMB Field Delegates and WCR) and NMFS, West Coast Region.

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

The NMFS WCR requires a variety of vessel and science related services to support small boat operations, underwater diving operations, equipment storage, and scientific laboratory needs. We require a comprehensive service solution to increase both the efficiency and efficacy of our field operations. All the services described below should be provided in one general location within reasonable driving distance (< 30 minutes) of 501 W. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California.

The WCR conducts field operations to support listed species recovery, habitat conservation, marine mammal and listed species stranding response, and natural resource damage assessment pursuant to our statutory and regulatory responsibilities under the Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. NMFS WCR maintains and implements a small boat and diving program to support our living marine resource stewardship responsibilities. In addition, WCR staff routinely respond to marine mammal and listed species entanglements and stranding events.

Service 1. Boat storage For Base Year Only -- Storage that accommodates trailer and small boat with center console measuring approximately 28 feet in length overall. Ability to provide access 24 hours/7 days a week.

Service 2. Dive locker facility.

Air compressor capabilities for approved NMFS staff to fill SCUBA tanks. Ability to provide access 24 hours/7 days a week.

Service 3. Equipment storage and basic laundry access.

Indoor and secure storage facility for various scientific equipment and field gear. Ability to provide access to gear 24 hours/7 days a week. Storage space area requirement is 100 square feet. Access to running water for equipment rinse. Access and use of washer and dryer for field clothes. Temporary use of area for air drying equipment and gear.

Service 4. Wet laboratory facility.

Dedicated laboratory area for NMFS WCR use with hard countertop and access to running water and sink. Laboratory space area requirement is 20 square feet.

Service 5. Southern California Marine Institute Consortium affiliate membership.

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Provide affiliate membership to NMFS WCR. Membership entails no voting rights and reduced privileges at the facility. Membership contribution based upon cost of above services.

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

The Southern California Marine Institute (SCMI)

Point of Contact: Beverly Lynch Beverly.Lynch@csulb.edu 820 S. Seaside Avenue San Pedro, California 90731 (562)985-3172 www.scmi.net

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

□ Other - Only one source is capable -

Only one source can provide the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The only available vendor that was found capable of providing all the services described in the statement of work is the Southern California Marine Institute. No other suitable government-controlled, owned, or leased space is available to provide all the services outlined in the statement of work.

The Southern California Marine Institute (SCMI) consortium represents a strategic alliance of 25 major universities, colleges, and foundations in Southern California, nine universities from the California State University System representing the Ocean Studies Institute (Channel Islands, Dominguez Hills, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Pomona, San Bernardino and San Marcos) and the combined marine resources of the University of Southern California, Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, University California Los Angeles, Occidental College, Los Angeles Community College District comprised of nine community colleges (Los Angeles City College, East Los Angeles College, Los Angeles Harbor College, Los Angeles Mission College, Los Angeles Pierce College, Los Angeles Southwest College, Los Angeles Trade-Tech College, Los Angeles Valley College, and West Los Angeles College), Pasadena City College, The Bay Foundation, NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service West Coast Region, and California Science Center Foundation.

5. Market Research.

An extensive internet search for comparable facilities within reasonable driving distance (< 30 minutes) of 501 W. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, CA was conducted. The area is home to several private companies that specialize in boat storage, several private companies that offer dive lockers, and handful of private lab spaces for rent. However, none of these facilities offered all three of these amenities in one single space. Only SMCI has all these capabilities.

The complexity, experience, and urgency require NMFS to use SCMI for this contract opportunity.

mailto:Beverly.Lynch@csulb.edu

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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.

Date

Date

Austin Diaz

COR

Tancy Mill, Assistant Regional Administrator (Acting) OMI

(916) 930-3605, tancy.mill@noaa.gov

7. Determination (Required) 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.

Heather Mahle Date Contracting Officer