Summary: Single Source Determination Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures

Document Type: Single Source Determination (SSD) justification under Simplified Acquisition Procedures for an action not exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.

Procuring Agency: Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO) and NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office. Requisition Number: REQUIREMENTS-25-3788 / Requisition # 143013-26-0020 (Contract ID: NF-FKH010-23-02357).

Services Required: Monitoring services for established oyster reefs in the Chesapeake Bay to determine oyster population density, oyster biomass, presence/absence of multiple oyster year classes, and shell volume. These services support compliance with the Oyster Outcome of the Chesapeake Watershed Agreement and maintain reef restoration success metrics through scientific monitoring and reporting.

Single Source Selection: Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP), located at 1805 Virginia Street, Annapolis, MD 21401, Phone: (410) 990-4970. The justification identifies ORP as the only reasonably available source based on their exclusive knowledge of technical aspects, specific processes, established methodologies, and continuous work since 2019. ORP's role coordinating sub-contractors and ensuring consistency in data collection, formatting, and statistical analyses across multiple entities is critical to producing scientifically valid reports comparable to previous years' monitoring. The market research indicates no other organization possesses the specific knowledge required to conduct the research and provide reporting consistent with historical data and established processes.