Notice of Intent to Sole Source Moorage Services in Seattle, WA

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 Seattle, Washington, for moorage services in Seattle 3/5/20 – 4/5/20.  The assigned NAICS is 488310 – Port Harbor Operations.  The small business size standard is $41.5M.  Under the assigned NAICS Port of Seattle is considered an other than small business.

The sole source determination is based on the non-availability of government facilities, the continuing heavy maintenance, the nature of the missions sets required during this period, and the security restrictions for contractors and visitors accessing the vessel.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing 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. 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.