PI CASC-Hawai'i Conservation Alliance Membership

The US Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Acquisitions and Grants has issued an Intent to Award Notice for a 5-year annual membership contract with the Hawai'i Conservation Alliance (HCA) at the University of Hawai'i. The special notice, posted on December 4, 2024, indicates a sole-source contract award under solicitation number 140G0125Q0023. The contract period will extend from the date of award through December 31, 2025. USGS Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (PI-CASC) has been a charter member of HCA since 2012, and considers the organization uniquely positioned to provide specialized collaboration services. The notice is specifically for a membership with an organization representing 28 government, education, and non-profit entities responsible for managing Hawaii's lands and waters.

The purpose of this special notice is to formally communicate USGS's intent to award a sole-source contract to HCA and provide an opportunity for other potential vendors to challenge this determination. The justification for the sole-source award is based on Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1), which allows for a single source when no other vendor can reasonably provide the required services. Contractors who believe they can provide equivalent services are invited to contact Contract Specialist Tricia Rampersad by 1:00 PM EST on December 6, 2024. Eligibility appears to be limited to organizations capable of coordinating natural resource research, monitoring, management, and conservation efforts specific to Hawaii. The contract falls under the NAICS category 541715 for Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, with a PSC category of R799 for Management Support services, indicating a focus on scientific and administrative collaboration in environmental conservation.