Provide services of an interpretive specialist to interpret makah culture, coastal ecosystems, and marine resources

This publication serves as notice of intent to procure services for the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary, Port Angeles, WA on a sole source basis with the Makah Museum. The government intends to acquire services using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Proposed vendor will provide the services of one Interpretive Specialist to interpret the Makah culture, coastal ecosystems and marine resources co-managed by The Makah Nation and Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary. The Makah Museum was identified by program office as the only source that can complete the work on this project. Direct involvement of members of the Makah Tribe is crucial to the Cooperative Interpretive program and the Makah tribe is the sole provider of visitor education and interpretive services about Makah cultural traditions and the conservation and management of natural resources co-managed by the tribe with the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary.

The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price contract with a period of performance that will start from date of award to October 1, 2011, including two option years. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 10 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Bill Pickert at 206-526-6025 or emailed to bill.pickert@noaa.gov. Questions concerning this acquisition should be directed to Bill Pickert at 206-526-4549 or by email at bill.pickert@noaa.gov. This is a small purchase action estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00.

The Western Regional Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date NO award can be made unless the vendor id registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at 800-333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at http://ORCA.BPN.GOV.