Notice of Intent to Negotiate a Sole-Source Contract - Electrical Service for NOAAS Vessels - Port of SF

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1); with The Port of San Francisco/SFPUC for electrical service for NOAA research vessels while moored at the Port of San Francisco during the FY23 field season.

Sole Source Justification

The sole source determination is based on certain NOAA vessels operating out of major ports for scientific research missions with complex logistical support needs. This requirement includes shore power as a utility service while vessels are moored at Port of San Francisco. The sole electrical provider for the Port of San Francisco is San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. SFPUC provides hook-ups and electrical power to ships wishing to utilize shore power to conserve fuel and wear and tear on the vessel’s generators.

Special Notice

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment or service that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses can be sent via e-mail to jason.jenks@noaa.gov.  A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with this notice, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 1600 PM PDT on Feb 25, 2023.  The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements. Incomplete statements do not warrant consideration.

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:
Announcement Number: NM-AN2150-23-00610
Project Title: NOAA MOC-P Research Ships Electrical Services – Port of San Francisco FY23

NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company unless registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a valid Tax ID number and obtain a government-provided Unique Entity Identifier, which is available through SAM.gov.