SPECIAL NOTICE
R -- Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Benthic Mapping in Kachemak Bay Alaska
- Notice Date
- 9/13/2021 11:40:58 AM
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 541370
— Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
- Contracting Office
- DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA KANSAS CITY MO 64106 USA
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- 1333M2-21-Q-01530
- Response Due
- 9/22/2021 5:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 10/07/2021
- Point of Contact
- Scott Beliveau
- E-Mail Address
-
scott.beliveau@noaa.gov
(scott.beliveau@noaa.gov)
- Description
- The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science (NCCOS), Business Support Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis, under the statutory authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), with Vision SubSea for the collection of high-resolution underwater video and sonar imagery in kelp forest and eelgrass habitats in Kachemak Bay Alaska, including detailed documentation of data collection process, image product generation, and data quality, and an evaluation of the utility of video and sonar data for efficient and cost-effective nearshore habitat assessment.� KBL researchers are also working with state and federal resource managers, tribal communities, oyster and kelp farmers and academic partners to improve science-based information on nearshore habitats in coastal Alaska, to inform decision-making for mariculture permitting, siting and operations. Habitat assessment requires improved techniques for mapping nearshore underwater rocky ecosystems, including understory and canopy kelp forests and eelgrass beds. High-spatial resolution video and sonar imagery provides a potential tool to collect these habitat data, with sensor deployments from both underwater remotely-operated vehicles (ROVs) and boat platforms.� The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541370, Surveying and Mapping (Except Geophysical) Services, with a business size standard of $16.5M. Sole Source Justification Vision SubSea is the only known vendor in the local and remote geographical region of Katchemak Bay Alaska with the unique capability, equipment, and technical expertise to collect the red high-resolution, georeferenced video camera and sonar data for nearshore benthic habitats. Special Notice This special notice is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on Contract Opportunities.� However, if an interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements and be in compliance with the above justification, they may submit substantiating documentation in writing within the open period of this notice.� Responses can be sent via e-mail to scott.beliveau@noaa.gov . �Documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 8:00 AM EST on September 22, 2021.� The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.� All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:� Announcement Number: 1333M2-21-Q-01530 Project Title: Benthic Mapping in Kachemak Bay Alaska It is the Contractor�s sole responsibility to ensure that any correspondence, transmitted to the specified Government representative(s) is received prior to the due date specified herein.� DOC/NOAA/NCCOS Business Support Branch requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). No award can be made to a company not registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following web site: www.sam.gov. To register, all contractors must have a Dun and Bradstreet number (DUNS). A DUNS may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun and Bradstreet at http://www.dnb.com/eupdate or by telephone at (800)333-0505. The notice will remain open from 9/13/2021 to 9/22/2021.
- Web Link
-
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- Record
- SN06130303-F 20210915/210913230121 (samdaily.us)
- Source
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