Notice of Intent to Sole source - Tomales Bay Mooring Support Services

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 with Bradley Scott Damitz, 869 Estancia Way, San Rafael, CA 94903, using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to acquire expert consulting services to continue the Tomales Bay Vessel Management Plan, Mooring Program and eelgrass monitoring and restoration project.  Tasks include serving as an expert on eelgrass monitoring, eelgrass restoration, and the Tomales Bay Mooring Program during meetings with local and state agencies, updating databases and website pages, and conducting surveys from a vessel on Tomales Bay.  Contract requires coordination with the California State Lands Commission to track mooring lessees' compliance on mooring lease requirements, including sending reminders to the 62 current lessees and ensuring that they submit annual inspection forms and updated insurance information.  Answer questions from lessees and assist in supporting their efforts to comply by providing excellent customer service in a timely manner.  It further requires updating mooring lease databases and work with the GIS Specialists to map all existing and new leases.  This contractor’s knowledge and demonstrated experience with writing NEPA and/or CEQA-compliant documents. His understanding of issues of concern within local communities surrounding Tomales Bay related to activities on the water and knowledge of the Tomales Bay watershed, ecological processes and ecosystems services is required for completion of this requirement.  This requirement is for a base period (NTE 380 hours) and four option periods, Option 1 (NTE 624 Hrs); and Options 2-4 (NTE 520 Hrs each).  Period of Performance is Base Year 9/12/2022 – 7/31/2023.  Total contract period of performance is all options are exercised is 09/01/2022 0 07/31/2027 

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 541620 with a business size standard of $16.5 Million.   

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities. 

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: 1305M222QNCNM1291, Tomales Bay Mooring Support.

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 September 8, 2022.  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 August 24, 2022 to September 8, 2022.