Sources Sought Notice_v3 (for SAM.gov).docx

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), 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), on behalf of the National Ocean Services (NOS) Office of Response and Restoration (OR&R) is conducting market research to determine potential sources to provide Technical Support Services for the Assessment of Chemical Hazards Associated with Oil and Hazardous Materials Releases. The Government anticipates awarding a Task Order with a Period of Performance of July 9, 2025 through July 8, 2030 (one base year plus 4 option years). The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 541620, Environmental Consulting Services. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) small business size standard for this NAICS code is $19.0 million. You are considered a small business concern under this NAICS code if your company averaged $19.0 million or less in average annual receipts for your last 3 completed fiscal years.

Background: OR&R is the focal point for spill preparedness and response, hazardous waste site investigation, environmental damage assessment, coastal ecosystem restoration programs, and marine debris programs within NOAA. OR&R addresses environmental threats from natural and technological hazards both accidental and intentional, such as oil and chemical spills, chronic toxic releases from Superfund waste sites, marine debris, and vessel groundings in marine sanctuaries. OR&R partnerships empower communities and decision-makers through training, guidance, decision-making tools, and funding that emphasize actions to improve coastal ecosystem health.

Further information regarding OR&R can be found linked below:

https://response.restoration.noaa.gov/

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

1) Company Information: Company name, address, website, etc.

2) Company Point of Contact(s): Provide the name, title, phone number, and email address of your company representative(s) for future correspondence regarding this Sources Sought Notice.

3) DUNS number (and/or Unique Entity ID – SAM) and corresponding CAGE Code.

4) If applicable: GSA Schedule contract number, along with the corresponding category/subcategory, and Special Item Number (SIN).

5) Contractor’s socioeconomic status (example: other than small business, small business, 8(a) participant, HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, economically disadvantaged women-owned small business, woman-owned small business, etc.) as validated in the System for Award Management (SAM) https://sam.gov

6) Small Business status in SAM (Yes or No) with regard to the applicable NAICS code (541620) and corresponding size standard ($19.0 million) referenced in this Sources Sought Notice.

7) Clear explanation of capabilities for performing the services described in the attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS), including capability for 24/7 staffing, with consideration to FAR 52.219-14 – “Limitations on Subcontracting.”

8) If available: Published pricing (ceiling hourly labor rates for the corresponding labor categories) for the requested services.

9) Provide information relating to any common commercial practices regarding providing the needed services that the Government should be aware of.

10) Provide any other relevant information not specifically mentioned in this Sources Sought Notice that your company feels would be beneficial to the Government to consider in finalizing its market research and acquisition strategy.

Respondents are encouraged to provide any feedback, comments, and questions pertaining to this Sources Sought Notice and corresponding PWS. All responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall be sent via email to alice.park@noaa.gov and be received on or before Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6pm Eastern Time.