A -- RESEARCH ON VESSEL USES

Notice Date

May 18, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Commerce, NOAA, 200 World Trade Center, Room 209, Norfolk, VA 23510-1624

ZIP Code

23510-1624

Solicitation Number

SOL 52EANC-1-00035

Point of Contact

Teresa L. Watson, Contract Specialist, (757)441-6528, William D. Privott, Contracting Officer, (757) 441-6561

E-Mail Address

Click here to contact the contract specialist via (Teresa.L.Watson@noaa.gov)

Description

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary (SBNMS) is issuing notice of intent to negotiate a sole source procurement with the International Wildlife Center (IWC), to repeat a previous vessel use survey and to provide technical assistance and expert advice on marine mammal issues. A vessel use survey requires making observations of vessels and fishing gear which sometimes involves subjective interpretations. It is important in this type of study to decrease observer error by using the same methodology and personnel from the previous study. The IWC is in a unique position to initiate this study rapidly and cost effectively by replicating the previous methodology. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 USC 253 (c) (1), Only One Responsible Source. Period of performance is 1 year with two option year periods. Interested parties may identify their interest and must provide evidence of their capability to respond to the requirement by June 4, 2001. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Numbered Notes 22 and 26 apply.

Web Link

Click here to access EASC homepage (www.easc.noaa.gov)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010522/ASOL006.HTM (W-138 SN50M540)