SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- SERVICES FOR THE PUERTO RICO TSUNAMI WARNING SYSTEM
- Notice Date
- 5/4/2020 11:59:17 AM
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA NORFOLK VA 23510 USA
- ZIP Code
- 23510
- Solicitation Number
- 1305M2-20-NOI-00389
- Response Due
- 5/20/2020 5:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 06/04/2020
- Point of Contact
- Margaret Williams, Phone: 7574413182
- E-Mail Address
-
margaret.williams@noaa.gov
(margaret.williams@noaa.gov)
- Description
- Synopsis:� Notice of Intent To Award A Sole-Source Contract Announcement Number: 1305M2-20-Noi-00389 Project Title: Services for the Puerto Rico Tsunami Warning System. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Easter Acquisition Division (EAD) intends to award on a sole source basis with Recinto Universitario (University of Puerto Rico) using the procedures in FAR Part 15, and in reference to 41 USC 3304, to provide support services Puerto Rico Tsunami Program for the National Weather Service (NWS) Office of Observations (OBS).� This requirement is for support for data services for the Puerto Rico Tsunami Warning System using the Puerto Rico Seismic Network (PRSN) which is owned and operated by the University of Puerto Rico. The period of performance will be a base period of one (1) year with two (2) one (1) year option periods. The PRSN operates a network of 24 broadband stations and 4 short period stations.� Data from 120 seismic stations from the Caribbean and adjoining regions are also acquired and analyzed by the PRSN.� The data are used to determine the location and magnitude of an earthquake and the possibility of tsunamis.� Services to be acquired include tsunami monitoring support, staffing for 24 x 7 data services, facilities maintenance, and training services to be provided throughout the Caribbean Region. � The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.� The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541330, titled Geological Engineering Services, with a size standard of $15,000,000.00.� This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on beta.SAM.gov. Responses to this notice must be provided within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice. Vendors who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirement. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. Failure to submit such documentation will result in the Government proceeding as previously stated. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 8:00 A.M. Eastern Time, May 20, 2020. The responses must be submitted via e-mail to Margaret Williams, Contract Specialist, at margaret.williams@noaa.gov. All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:� Announcement Number: 1305M2-20-NOI-00389, Project Title: Services for the Puerto Rico Tsunami Warning System.
- Web Link
-
SAM.gov Permalink
(https://beta.sam.gov/opp/53464352d73040c6aab353fdfa110411/view)
- Place of Performance
- Address: PR, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN05644258-F 20200506/200504230149 (samdaily.us)
- Source
-
SAM.gov Link to This Notice
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