Acoustic Analysis in support of Marine Mammal Protection Act

Synopsis:  Notice of Intent To Award A Sole-Source Contract

Announcement Number: NFFKPR00-20-00089

Project Title:  Acoustic Analysis in support of Marine Mammal Protection Act
 

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with JASCO Applied Sciences (USA) Inc., Silver Spring, MD using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide technical assistance for acoustic analysis in support of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance. Specifically, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) must address public comments on and prepare for implementation of Gulf of Mexico MMPA incidental take regulations.  Additionally, there is a broader need for technical assistance (e.g.modeling) in the assessment of acoustic impacts on marine animals. There is a continuing need for acoustic analysis related to sound source characteristics and propagation in the context of the impact analyses NMFS conducts under MMPA and ESA and the activity types specified. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541620 with a business size standard of $15 million.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on FedBizOpps.

Although a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the solicitation from the Contract Specialist, Kelly Parr (Kelly.Parr@noaa.gov). 

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:  Announcement Number: Project Title.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 4:00 PM EST on December 11, 2019.  The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.