Synopsis - Intent to Sole Source 145034-24-0032.pdf

SYNOPSIS

Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights, Island of Rarotonga, Cook Islands

SYNOPSIS:

This is a notice of intent to negotiate on a sole-source basis. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), Ocean and Atmospheric Research (OAR) and Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML), Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights, Island of Rarotonga, Cook Islands requirement is hereby synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.207, Preparation and Transmittal of Synopses:

(1) Action Code: 145034-24-0032

(2) Date: August 9th

(3) Year: 2024

(4) Contracting Office ZIP Code: 80305

(5) Product or Service Code: R427 – Support - Professional: Weather Reporting/Observation

(6) Contracting Office Address: 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305

(7) Subject: Atmospheric Research Air Sampling Survey Flights, Island of Rarotonga, Cook

Islands

(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: N/A

(9) Closing Response Date: N/A

(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer:

Contract Specialist: Sarah Corey Email: sarah.corey@noaa.gov Contracting Officer: Remo Dela Cruz Email: remo.dela-cruz@noaa.gov

(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number:

Solicitation Number: N/A Contract Number: To be determined at time of award

(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: To be determined

(13) Line Item Number: To be determined

(14) Contract Award Date: To be determined

(15) Contractor: Air Rarotonga Limited

(16) Description:

This requirement is for the atmospheric research air sampling survey flights (using a GMLsmall aircraft based atmospheric air collection system and associated meteorological instrumentation) from several different altitudes up to approximately 20,000 ft. above sea level (ASL). The work is to be performed at the Global Greenhouse Gas Reference Network (GGGRN) atmospheric sampling site located over the island of Rarotonga, in the

Cook Islands. These atmospheric trace gas measurements will be incorporated into NOAA’s ‘CarbonTracker’ Data Assimilation System.

The anticipated period of performance is September 12th, 2024 - September 11th, 2029.

NOAA intends to award a sole-source contract to Air Rarotonga Limited under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) up to $7.5 million as authorized by FAR 13.500(a) and implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may provide written notification to the Contracting Officer. Firms who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirements.

All written responses must include proof of possessing permits and a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within its discretion. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than the due date and time of this notice.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

(17) Place of Contract Performance:

(1) Island of Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands.

(18) Set-aside Status: N/A. The Government does not intend to set-aside this procurement for a small business program.