NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE

NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisitions Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Port of Seattle in Seattle, Washington for moorage and utilities for NOAA Ship Fairweather March 8 – April 12, 2024. The space for the Fairweather needs to be at least 250ft of pier space, with 25ft of clearance at Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). The pier facility should also be gated and secure and provide 24-hour access.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such 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 responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.