Modification To Sole Source Award Digital Elevation Model Generation in Support of FEMA REGIII Storm Surge Modeling of Water Levels

This contract action was accomplished using other than competitive procedures because the procurement is awarded to a sole source under the Test Program for Certain Commercial Items (FAR 13.5). See posted J&A for further information.

Description: The Philadelphia District modified the sole source purchase order with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (RENCI) to update the Digital Elevation Model for the Chesapeake Bay/Region III geographic area and augment the model system will with STWAVE near shore wave model and validate simulations prior to probabilistic phase. This is an extension of the original scope of work which updated an existing storm modeling system into the Chesapeake Bay/Region III geographic area in order to compute of tropical and extra-tropical storm-induced water levels at specified return periods. The period of performance is extended through December 31, 2010. This notice is NOT a request for quotes. No contract will be made on the basis of this notice. However, all information received within three (3) calendar days after date of publication of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for information received. All contractors are required to be registered in the DOD Central Contract Register before award as required by DFARS 204.7300. Information on obtaining registration may be obtained by phoning 1-888-227-2423 or by accessing the following Internet website: http://www.ccr.gov. The NAICS code is 541990 and the small business size standard is $6.5 million.