ProTech Fisheries Pre-Solicitation

Awarded Vendors: Attached. Contract Award Dollar Amount: $3,000,000,000. Contract Award Date: 2018-09-20.

The purpose of Amendment 0006 to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to Incorporate into Section H the following: 1330-22.000-70 Implementation of NOAA Policy on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response when Contracting for Services..

Added: Aug 12, 2018 1:55 pm The purpose of Amendment 0006 to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to Incorporate into Section H the following: 1330-22.000-70 Implementation of NOAA Policy on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response when Contracting for Services.

The purpose of Amendment 0005 to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to:
1) Incorporate clause FAR 52.209-13 under Section I.1;
2) Update Sections I.5(d) and L.9 with revised dates; and
3) Request revised pricing data and explanation.
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Added: Aug 03, 2018 12:09 pm The purpose of Amendment 0005 to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to:
1) Incorporate clause FAR 52.209-13 under Section I.1;

2) Update Sections I.5(d) and L.9 with revised dates; and

3) Request revised pricing data and explanation.  

The purpose of this Amendment 0004 is to:
1) Incorporate Appendix C Small Business Subcontracting Plan revision;
2) Insert 52.212-3;
3) Delete 52.222-60; and
4) Delete CAS Clauses 52.230-1, 52.230-2, 52.230-3, 52.230-6 and Section K.5 -
52.230-7.

Added: Aug 03, 2018 11:56 am The purpose of this Amendment 0004 is to:
1) Incorporate Appendix C Small Business Subcontracting Plan revision; 
2) Insert 52.212-3;
3) Delete 52.222-60; and
4) Delete CAS Clauses 52.230-1, 52.230-2, 52.230-3, 52.230-6 and Section K.5 - 
52.230-7

UPDATED 08-01-2018

ProTech Fisheries Domain Award anticipated for 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018

U.S. Court of Federal Claims Docket No. 18-803 C
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Filed Date: Jun 6, 2018
Due Date: July 31, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
Judge: Robert H. Hodges, Jr., Senior Judge

Decision: Plaintiff, Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI), contends that Defendant, NOAA, included the intervenors improperly because they flouted the page limitation through their use of tables. Plaintiff, OAI, filed a Motion for Judgment on the Administrative Record. Defendant, NOAA, filed a Motion to Dismiss and a Cross Motion for Judgment on the Administrative Record. For the reasons set forth below, we grant Defendant's, NOAA, Motion to Dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and deny the Motions for Judgment on the Administrative Record as moot.

Please email any questions, inquiries, comments, etc. to Kenyada Corley, Contracting Officer, pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov. However, the Government will ONLY discuss public information that is currently posted.

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Added: Aug 01, 2018 8:15 am UPDATED 08-01-2018

ProTech Fisheries Domain Award anticipated for 4th Quarter of Fiscal Year 2018

U.S. Court of Federal Claims Docket No. 18-803 C
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Filed Date: Jun 6, 2018
Due Date: July 31, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
Judge: Robert H. Hodges, Jr., Senior Judge

Decision: Plaintiff, Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI), contends that Defendant, NOAA, included the intervenors improperly because they flouted the page limitation through their use of tables. Plaintiff, OAI, filed a Motion for Judgment on the Administrative Record. Defendant, NOAA, filed a Motion to Dismiss and a Cross Motion for Judgment on the Administrative Record. For the reasons set forth below, we grant Defendant's, NOAA, Motion to Dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and deny the Motions for Judgment on the Administrative Record as moot.

Please email any questions, inquiries, comments, etc. to Kenyada Corley, Contracting Officer, pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov. However, the Government will ONLY discuss public information that is currently posted.

UPDATED 06-26-2018
ProTech Fisheries Domain Award anticipated Fiscal Year 2019

U.S. Court of Federal Claims Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Filed Date: Jun 6, 2018
Due Date: Unknown
Case Type: Bid Protest

Please email any questions, inquiries, comments, etc. to Kenyada Corley, Contracting Officer, pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov. However, the Government will ONLY discuss public information that is currently posted.

GAO Bid Protest Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
File Number: B-415566.4
Outcome: Withdrawn
Date Decided: Jun 6, 2018
Filed Date: Mar 5, 2018
Due Date: Jun 13, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
GAO Attorney: Nora K. Adkins

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Added: Jun 26, 2018 5:37 pm UPDATED 06-26-2018

ProTech Fisheries Domain Award anticipated Fiscal Year 2019

U.S. Court of Federal Claims Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Filed Date: Jun 6, 2018
Due Date: Unknown
Case Type: Bid Protest

Please email any questions, inquiries, comments, etc. to Kenyada Corley, Contracting Officer, pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov. However, the Government will ONLY discuss public information that is currently posted.

GAO Bid Protest Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
File Number: B-415566.4
Outcome: Withdrawn
Date Decided: Jun 6, 2018
Filed Date: Mar 5, 2018
Due Date: Jun 13, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
GAO Attorney: Nora K. Adkins

THIS IS A FINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE. This notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, is posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain.

The ProTech-Fisheries Domain is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation using Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.1 with a reserve for small business. The ProTech services solution is a suite of multiple award IDIQ contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of NOAA to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC).

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The services provided under ProTech-Fisheries will support sites world-wide, which include, but may not be limited to various and diverse locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), such New England/Mid-Atlantic; American Samoa; Guam; Hawaii; Alaska; Saint Petersburg, Florida; Caribbean; and Seattle, Washington.

Period of Performance:
The period of performance of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one year option periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. Once the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ is awarded, task orders will be issued and awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

NAICS Code:
The procurement has a Reserve for Small Business. The assigned NAICS Code is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.

Other:
The solicitation is only available for download through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments or additional information. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Due Dates:
Any questions regarding this Final Solicitation notification should be submitted using Attachment J-4, Final RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Final Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FBO.

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires shall be emailed to
pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time February 10, 2017. If a past performance questionnaire is unable to be emailed, the offeror shall email pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov no later than noon Eastern Standard Time January 23, 2017, to arrange for alternate delivery.

Proposals are due in electronic format no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, February 13, 2017 to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason. AWARD ANTICIPATED 3RD QUARTER FY2018
UPDATED 01-15-2018
GAO Bid Protest Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
File Number: B-415566.2 Outcome:
Dismissed Date Decided: Jan 12, 2018
Filed Date: Nov 27, 2017
Due Date: Mar 7, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
GAO Attorney: Nora K. Adkins

https://www.gao.gov/docket/B-415566.Updated 01-16-2018

No response is required to the update on 01-15-2018 or to this update of 01-16-2018. The solicitation is still CLOSED AS OF FEBRUARY 13, 2017.

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Added: Jan 11, 2017 12:06 pm Modified: Jan 16, 2018 9:18 amTrack Changes THIS IS A FINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE. This notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, is posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain.

The ProTech-Fisheries Domain is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation using Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.1 with a reserve for small business. The ProTech services solution is a suite of multiple award IDIQ contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of NOAA to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC).

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The services provided under ProTech-Fisheries will support sites world-wide, which include, but may not be limited to various and diverse locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), such New England/Mid-Atlantic; American Samoa; Guam; Hawaii; Alaska; Saint Petersburg, Florida; Caribbean; and Seattle, Washington.

Period of Performance:
The period of performance of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one year option periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. Once the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ is awarded, task orders will be issued and awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

NAICS Code:
The procurement has a Reserve for Small Business. The assigned NAICS Code is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.

Other:
The solicitation is only available for download through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments or additional information. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Due Dates:
Any questions regarding this Final Solicitation notification should be submitted using Attachment J-4, Final RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Final Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FBO.

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires shall be emailed to
pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time February 10, 2017. If a past performance questionnaire is unable to be emailed, the offeror shall email pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov no later than noon Eastern Standard Time January 23, 2017, to arrange for alternate delivery.

Proposals are due in electronic format no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, February 13, 2017 to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason. AWARD ANTICIPATED 3RD QUARTER FY2018


UPDATED 01-15-2018
GAO Bid Protest Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
File Number: B-415566.2 Outcome:
Dismissed Date Decided: Jan 12, 2018
Filed Date: Nov 27, 2017
Due Date: Mar 7, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
GAO Attorney: Nora K. Adkins

https://www.gao.gov/docket/B-415566.Updated 01-16-2018

No response is required to the update on 01-15-2018 or to this update of 01-16-2018. The solicitation is still CLOSED AS OF FEBRUARY 13, 2017. 

THIS IS A FINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE. This notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, is posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain.

The ProTech-Fisheries Domain is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation using Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.1 with a reserve for small business. The ProTech services solution is a suite of multiple award IDIQ contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of NOAA to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC).

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The services provided under ProTech-Fisheries will support sites world-wide, which include, but may not be limited to various and diverse locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), such New England/Mid-Atlantic; American Samoa; Guam; Hawaii; Alaska; Saint Petersburg, Florida; Caribbean; and Seattle, Washington.

Period of Performance:
The period of performance of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one year option periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. Once the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ is awarded, task orders will be issued and awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

NAICS Code:
The procurement has a Reserve for Small Business. The assigned NAICS Code is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.

Other:
The solicitation is only available for download through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments or additional information. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Due Dates:
Any questions regarding this Final Solicitation notification should be submitted using Attachment J-4, Final RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Final Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FBO.

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires shall be emailed to
pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time February 10, 2017. If a past performance questionnaire is unable to be emailed, the offeror shall email pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov no later than noon Eastern Standard Time January 23, 2017, to arrange for alternate delivery.

Proposals are due in electronic format no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, February 13, 2017 to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason. AWARD ANTICIPATED 3RD QUARTER FY2018
UPDATED 01-15-2018
GAO Bid Protest Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
File Number: B-415566.2 Outcome:
Dismissed Date Decided: Jan 12, 2018
Filed Date: Nov 27, 2017
Due Date: Mar 7, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
GAO Attorney: Nora K. Adkins

https://www.gao.gov/docket/B-415566.2

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Added: Jan 11, 2017 12:06 pm Modified: Jan 15, 2018 8:17 amTrack Changes THIS IS A FINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE. This notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, is posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain.

The ProTech-Fisheries Domain is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation using Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.1 with a reserve for small business. The ProTech services solution is a suite of multiple award IDIQ contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of NOAA to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC).

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The services provided under ProTech-Fisheries will support sites world-wide, which include, but may not be limited to various and diverse locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), such New England/Mid-Atlantic; American Samoa; Guam; Hawaii; Alaska; Saint Petersburg, Florida; Caribbean; and Seattle, Washington.

Period of Performance:
The period of performance of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one year option periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. Once the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ is awarded, task orders will be issued and awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

NAICS Code:
The procurement has a Reserve for Small Business. The assigned NAICS Code is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.

Other:
The solicitation is only available for download through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments or additional information. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Due Dates:
Any questions regarding this Final Solicitation notification should be submitted using Attachment J-4, Final RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Final Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FBO.

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires shall be emailed to
pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time February 10, 2017. If a past performance questionnaire is unable to be emailed, the offeror shall email pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov no later than noon Eastern Standard Time January 23, 2017, to arrange for alternate delivery.

Proposals are due in electronic format no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, February 13, 2017 to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason. AWARD ANTICIPATED 3RD QUARTER FY2018

UPDATED 01-15-2018
GAO Bid Protest Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
File Number: B-415566.2 Outcome:
Dismissed Date Decided: Jan 12, 2018
Filed Date: Nov 27, 2017
Due Date: Mar 7, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
GAO Attorney: Nora K. Adkins

https://www.gao.gov/docket/B-415566.2

THIS IS A FINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE. This notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, is posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain.

The ProTech-Fisheries Domain is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation using Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.1 with a reserve for small business. The ProTech services solution is a suite of multiple award IDIQ contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of NOAA to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC).

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The services provided under ProTech-Fisheries will support sites world-wide, which include, but may not be limited to various and diverse locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), such New England/Mid-Atlantic; American Samoa; Guam; Hawaii; Alaska; Saint Petersburg, Florida; Caribbean; and Seattle, Washington.

Period of Performance:
The period of performance of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one year option periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. Once the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ is awarded, task orders will be issued and awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

NAICS Code:
The procurement has a Reserve for Small Business. The assigned NAICS Code is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.

Other:
The solicitation is only available for download through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments or additional information. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Due Dates:
Any questions regarding this Final Solicitation notification should be submitted using Attachment J-4, Final RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Final Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FBO.

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires shall be emailed to
pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time February 10, 2017. If a past performance questionnaire is unable to be emailed, the offeror shall email pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov no later than noon Eastern Standard Time January 23, 2017, to arrange for alternate delivery.

Proposals are due in electronic format no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, February 13, 2017 to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason. AWARD ANTICIPATED 3RD QUARTER FY2018
UPDATED 01-15-2018
GAO Bid Protest Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
File Number: B-415566.2 Outcome: Dismissed Date Decided: Jan 12, 2018
Filed Date: Nov 27, 2017
Due Date: Mar 7, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
GAO Attorney: Nora K. Adkins

https://www.gao.gov/docket/B-415566.2

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Added: Jan 11, 2017 12:06 pm Modified: Jan 15, 2018 8:09 amTrack Changes THIS IS A FINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE. This notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, is posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain.

The ProTech-Fisheries Domain is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation using Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.1 with a reserve for small business. The ProTech services solution is a suite of multiple award IDIQ contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of NOAA to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC).

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The services provided under ProTech-Fisheries will support sites world-wide, which include, but may not be limited to various and diverse locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), such New England/Mid-Atlantic; American Samoa; Guam; Hawaii; Alaska; Saint Petersburg, Florida; Caribbean; and Seattle, Washington.

Period of Performance:
The period of performance of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one year option periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. Once the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ is awarded, task orders will be issued and awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

NAICS Code:
The procurement has a Reserve for Small Business. The assigned NAICS Code is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.

Other:
The solicitation is only available for download through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments or additional information. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Due Dates:
Any questions regarding this Final Solicitation notification should be submitted using Attachment J-4, Final RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Final Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FBO.

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires shall be emailed to
pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time February 10, 2017. If a past performance questionnaire is unable to be emailed, the offeror shall email pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov no later than noon Eastern Standard Time January 23, 2017, to arrange for alternate delivery.

Proposals are due in electronic format no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, February 13, 2017 to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason. AWARD ANTICIPATED 3RD QUARTER FY2018

UPDATED 01-15-2018
GAO Bid Protest Docket
Protestor: Ocean Associates, Inc.
Solicitation Number: ST-1330-17-RP-0008
Agency: Department of Commerce : National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
File Number: B-415566.2 Outcome: Dismissed Date Decided: Jan 12, 2018
Filed Date: Nov 27, 2017
Due Date: Mar 7, 2018
Case Type: Bid Protest
GAO Attorney: Nora K. Adkins

https://www.gao.gov/docket/B-415566.2

The purpose of Amendment #0003 to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to:

a) Incorporate Government Responses to Requests for Information/Questions (See
Attachment_J-4_RFP_Question_and_Comment A0003 - 02-07-2017).
b) Add Appendix A & B to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal, which provides information on NOAA Fisheries Headquarters and Field Offices and Centers. (See Attachment ProTech Fisheries Solicitation ST-1330-17-RP-0008-0003 - AMENDED 02072017. Appendix A begins on page 71 and Appendix B begins on page 77).

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Added: Feb 07, 2017 1:11 pm The purpose of Amendment #0003 to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to:

a) Incorporate Government Responses to Requests for Information/Questions (See
Attachment_J-4_RFP_Question_and_Comment A0003 - 02-07-2017).

b) Add Appendix A & B to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal, which provides information on NOAA Fisheries Headquarters and Field Offices and Centers. (See Attachment ProTech Fisheries Solicitation ST-1330-17-RP-0008-0003 - AMENDED 02072017. Appendix A begins on page 71 and Appendix B begins on page 77).

The purpose of Amendment #2 to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to:

a) Incorporate Government Responses to Requests for Information/Questions (See Attachment_J-4_RFP_Question_and_Comment A0002 - 01-30-2017).

b) Replace FINAL RFP Attachment_J-5_Past_Performance_Questionnaire Fillable with Attachment_J-5_Past_Performance_Questionnaire - A0002. The due date remains unchanged.

c) Insert Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses: i) 52.222-60 Paycheck Transparency; ii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave; iii) 52.224-3 Privacy Training; and iv) 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

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Added: Jan 30, 2017 1:16 pm The purpose of Amendment #2 to the Final Solicitation/Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to:

a) Incorporate Government Responses to Requests for Information/Questions (See Attachment_J-4_RFP_Question_and_Comment A0002 - 01-30-2017).

b) Replace FINAL RFP Attachment_J-5_Past_Performance_Questionnaire Fillable with Attachment_J-5_Past_Performance_Questionnaire - A0002. The due date remains unchanged.

c) Insert Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses: i) 52.222-60 Paycheck Transparency; ii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave; iii) 52.224-3 Privacy Training; and iv) 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. 

The purpose of Amendment 0001 to the Final Solicitation / Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to change the due date on the Final RFP Attachment J-5_Past Performance_Questionnaire Fillable and replace it with the document that contains the correct due date of 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Februrary 10, 2017 as reflected in the Final Solicitation / Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008..

Added: Jan 13, 2017 9:36 am The purpose of Amendment 0001 to the Final Solicitation / Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 is to change the due date on the Final RFP Attachment J-5_Past Performance_Questionnaire Fillable and replace it with the document that contains the correct due date of 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Februrary 10, 2017 as reflected in the Final Solicitation / Request for Proposal Number ST-1330-17-RP-0008.

THIS IS A FINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE. This notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, is posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain.

The ProTech-Fisheries Domain is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation using Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.1 with a reserve for small business. The ProTech services solution is a suite of multiple award IDIQ contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of NOAA to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC).

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The services provided under ProTech-Fisheries will support sites world-wide, which include, but may not be limited to various and diverse locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), such New England/Mid-Atlantic; American Samoa; Guam; Hawaii; Alaska; Saint Petersburg, Florida; Caribbean; and Seattle, Washington.

Period of Performance:
The period of performance of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one year option periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. Once the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ is awarded, task orders will be issued and awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

NAICS Code:
The procurement has a Reserve for Small Business. The assigned NAICS Code is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.

Other:
The solicitation is only available for download through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments or additional information. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Due Dates:
Any questions regarding this Final Solicitation notification should be submitted using Attachment J-4, Final RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Final Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FBO.

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires shall be emailed to
pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time February 10, 2017. If a past performance questionnaire is unable to be emailed, the offeror shall email pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov no later than noon Eastern Standard Time January 23, 2017, to arrange for alternate delivery.

Proposals are due in electronic format no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, February 13, 2017 to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason.

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Added: Jan 11, 2017 12:06 pm THIS IS A FINAL SOLICITATION NOTICE. This notice, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201, is posted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), to announce the issuance of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain.

The ProTech-Fisheries Domain is a Multiple Award (MA), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation using Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.1 with a reserve for small business. The ProTech services solution is a suite of multiple award IDIQ contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of NOAA to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC).

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The services provided under ProTech-Fisheries will support sites world-wide, which include, but may not be limited to various and diverse locations within the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS), such New England/Mid-Atlantic; American Samoa; Guam; Hawaii; Alaska; Saint Petersburg, Florida; Caribbean; and Seattle, Washington.

Period of Performance:
The period of performance of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one year option periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. Once the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ is awarded, task orders will be issued and awarded in accordance with FAR 16.505 procedures.

NAICS Code:
The procurement has a Reserve for Small Business. The assigned NAICS Code is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.

Other:
The solicitation is only available for download through the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at https://www.fbo.gov/. Offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation and for monitoring FBO for amendments or additional information. All interested Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. You may access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

Due Dates:
Any questions regarding this Final Solicitation notification should be submitted using Attachment J-4, Final RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Final Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 20, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FBO.

Past Performance Assessment Questionnaires shall be emailed to
pro-techfisheries@noaa.gov no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time February 10, 2017. If a past performance questionnaire is unable to be emailed, the offeror shall email pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov no later than noon Eastern Standard Time January 23, 2017, to arrange for alternate delivery.

Proposals are due in electronic format no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, February 13, 2017 to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech-Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason.

The purpose of this Amendment is to post the first set of Government Responses to Prospecitve Offeror Questions..

Added: Jan 11, 2017 8:11 am The purpose of this Amendment is to post the first set of Government Responses to Prospecitve Offeror Questions.

The purpose of this Amendment #1 to the Pre-Solicitation is to extend the Question submission date to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time January 13, 2017. All questions should be submitted using Attachment J-4, RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted.
The Government will post the first set of Questions and Government Responses no later than Tuesday, January 10, 2017 to FedBizOpps.
In addition, the Final Solicitation is anticipated to be released by COB on Friday, January 13, 2017.
Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for any updates, amendments, revised due dates to include Past Performance due date, etc...
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Added: Jan 05, 2017 7:39 am The purpose of this Amendment #1 to the Pre-Solicitation is to extend the Question submission date to 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time January 13, 2017. All questions should be submitted using Attachment J-4, RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted.

The Government will post the first set of Questions and Government Responses no later than Tuesday, January 10, 2017 to FedBizOpps.

In addition, the Final Solicitation is anticipated to be released by COB on Friday, January 13, 2017.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for any updates, amendments, revised due dates to include Past Performance due date, etc...
 

The Professional and Technical (ProTech) services solution is a suite of multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC). The ceiling dollar amount for all orders under all ProTech Domains is $3,000,000,000.

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the Fisheries Domain (hereafter "ProTech-Fisheries") under NAICS code 541990.

U.S. Fisheries play an important role in the nation's economy providing opportunities for commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishing, and sustainable seafood for the nation. Sustainably managed fisheries also contribute to a healthy and resilient ecosystem. NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation's ocean resources and their habitat. NOAA Fisheries provides vital services for the nation: productive and sustainable fisheries, safe sources of seafood, the recovery and conservation of protected resources, and healthy ecosystems.

The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The Acquisition Strategy: Full and Open Competition with reserves for small business in accordance with section 1331 of the U.S. Jobs Act. The assigned NAICS code for determining status as a small business is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.
Presolicitation:

This Presolicitation announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a final Request for Proposals (RFP) or a promise to issue a final RFP in the future. This request does not commit the Government to contract for any supplies or services whatsoever. NOAA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this announcement does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

The Government is requesting all interested vendors thoroughly review this Presolicitation, and submit questions regarding this using Attachment J-4, RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 9, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FedBizOpps.

A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Fisheries Domain is provided for review. This draft RFP has been refined from the draft posted on December 6, 2016. This draft RFP is anticipated to be similar to the final RFP that is expected to be posted on or about January 13, 2017. A due date for additional questions may be provided in the final version.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech- Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason.

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Added: Dec 19, 2016 3:00 pm The Professional and Technical (ProTech) services solution is a suite of multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC). The ceiling dollar amount for all orders under all ProTech Domains is $3,000,000,000.

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the Fisheries Domain (hereafter "ProTech-Fisheries") under NAICS code 541990.

U.S. Fisheries play an important role in the nation's economy providing opportunities for commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishing, and sustainable seafood for the nation. Sustainably managed fisheries also contribute to a healthy and resilient ecosystem. NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation's ocean resources and their habitat. NOAA Fisheries provides vital services for the nation: productive and sustainable fisheries, safe sources of seafood, the recovery and conservation of protected resources, and healthy ecosystems.

The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries or NMFS).

The Acquisition Strategy: Full and Open Competition with reserves for small business in accordance with section 1331 of the U.S. Jobs Act. The assigned NAICS code for determining status as a small business is 541990 with a size standard of $15M.
Presolicitation:

This Presolicitation announcement is issued solely for information and planning purposes. It does not constitute a final Request for Proposals (RFP) or a promise to issue a final RFP in the future. This request does not commit the Government to contract for any supplies or services whatsoever. NOAA is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Not responding to this announcement does not preclude participation in any future solicitation.

The Government is requesting all interested vendors thoroughly review this Presolicitation, and submit questions regarding this using Attachment J-4, RFP Question and Comment Template, by electronic mail ONLY to pro-tech.fisheries@noaa.gov, with the number ST-1330-17-RP-0008 in the subject line. Questions shall be submitted by 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 9, 2017. No telephone inquiries, requests, etc. will be accepted. Responses to the questions and comments will be posted on FedBizOpps.

A draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Fisheries Domain is provided for review. This draft RFP has been refined from the draft posted on December 6, 2016. This draft RFP is anticipated to be similar to the final RFP that is expected to be posted on or about January 13, 2017. A due date for additional questions may be provided in the final version.

It is the Government's expectation to award between 12 and 30 contracts for the ProTech- Fisheries Domain. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government for any reason.