Sources Sought Notice.pdf

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quote and does not constitute a commitment by the Government. The Government is currently conducting market research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to identify potential sources to fulfill the requirement and gather information on current capabilities of businesses within the market. All information submitted in response to this Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately. All submitted information shall remain with the U.S. Government and will not be returned.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD), Norfolk, VA, on behalf of the National Ocean Services (NOS), Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS) is conducting market research to determine potential sources to support the following observational CO-OPS programs: The National Water Level Observation Network (NWLON); The National Current Observation Program (NCOP); The Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS®) Program; and The Vertical Datum Transformation (VDatum) Program. The anticipated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 811219, Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. The size standard for this NAICS code is $22M.

Background: CO-OPS is the authoritative source for accurate, reliable, and timely tides, water levels, currents, and other coastal oceanographic and meteorological information. CO-OPS establishes standards for the acquisition and processing of water level and current data; collects and documents user requirements that serve as the foundation for all resulting program activities;

designs oceanographic observing systems; develops software to improve data processing capabilities; maintains and operates oceanographic observing systems; performs operational data analysis and quality control; produces and disseminates oceanographic products; and archives the resulting oceanographic data.

Further information regarding NOAA’s CO-OPS programs can be found linked below:

1. Information regarding CO-OPS and their programs:

https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/programs.html

2. The Field Library contains CO-OPS Standard Operating Procedures, checklists, protocols, equipment manuals, diagrams, project instructions, IDIQ tasks and references, etc. with sensitive information removed:

https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/fieldlibrary/ViewLibrary

Standard brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Submitted Capability Statements shall include the following:

1. Company name and address

2. DUNS number https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/programs.html https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/fieldlibrary/ViewLibrary

3. Type of business (e.g. large, small, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, women- owned small business, and/or economically disadvantaged women-owned small business) as validated in the System for Award Management (SAM) including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced in this Sources Sought Notice.

4. Company point of contact – name, phone number, and email address

5. Clear explanation of capabilities for performing the following requirements in the

United States, including Alaska, the Great Lakes, and in other harsh environments:

a. Water level products and services (i.e. National Water Level Observation

Network, Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System)

b. Tidal current products and services (i.e. National Water Level Observation

Network, Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System)

c. Installation, operation, and maintenance of CO-OPS water level stations (i.e.

Vertical Datum Transformation)

d. Installation, operation, and maintenance of current meter moorings/platforms

(i.e. National Current Observation Program)

Respondents are encouraged to provide any feedback, comments, and questions pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice. Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall not exceed 12 pages, including graphics, and shall be typed in Times New Roman 12 pt. font. Responses shall be submitted to Kasey Oehler, at Kasey.Oehler@noaa.gov, with a copy to Hillary Stansfield, at Hillary.Stansfield@noaa.gov, and Stacy Dohse, at Stacy.Dohse@noaa.gov, no later than March 8, 2022 at 4:00pm ET. Any response received after this fate will also be considered but may not be including in initial reporting or assessments.

mailto:Kasey.Oehler@noaa.gov mailto:Hillary.Stansfield@noaa.gov mailto:Stacy.Dohse@noaa.gov