Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Saipan Crewboats, Inc.

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific)
hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price
purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with Saipan Crewboats, Inc.

This is a purchase request for one chartered vessel to provide marine survey support
services in the area of Farallon de Medinilla (Saipan). The Contractor is to provide
logistical support in the form of an appropriate vessel, staff, and supplies to transport,
house, and support Navy divers and civilian personnel to complete the 2022 Farallon de
Medinilla (FDM) Marine Survey. Work is to be performed throughout Saipan and Farallon
de Medinilla, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and waters between these
sites.

Based on the approved Justification and Approval (J&A) (which will be posted after
award), the agency has identified only one responsible source and no other supplier will
satisfy agency requirements. A determination by the government not to compete based
upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government. However, all
responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered
by the agency. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A copy of the Request for
Quote will be made available upon request.

The applicable NAICS Code is 483112 and the business size standard is 1,500 employees.

The point of contact for this announcement is Ruben Martinez at
ruben.martinez133.civ@us.navy.mil.

Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not
binding. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted
via e-mail to ruben.martinez133.civ@us.navy.mil by 22 April 2022 at 9:00 am PST.
Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.