Notice of Intent to Award A Sole Source Contract for Marine Induced Polarization Submerged Oil Survey

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 Induced Polarization Associates, LLC, 1124 NW 53rd Street, Seattle, WA using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to effect a contract that can use Marine Induced Polarization to survey the bottom in a marine environment location where heavy fuel oil was previously spilled. The objective of this contract is to provide National Ocean Service, Office of Response and Restoration, Assessment and Restoration Division (NOS/ORR/ARD) with a field test of the Marine Induced Polarization technology. The successful use of Marine Induced Polarization can assist the Assessment and Restoration Division in detecting and mapping submerged oil. 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 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services, 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, Wendy Culbreth (Wendy.Culbreth@noaa.gov).

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: 1305M2-19-00814, Marine Induced Polarization Submerged Oil Survey

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 June 25, 2019. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

The solicitation will remain open from June 10, 2019 to June 25, 2019 (4:00 PM EST).

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