Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) in Norfolk, VA intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Vigor Marine LLC located at 5555 N. Channel Ave., Portland, OR 97217, in accordance with FAR Part 12 and the procedures identified in FAR Part 13.5, to accomplish the structural and piping modifications necessary to support the replacement of the two Stern Thruster units and support systems on the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer at the Contractor's facility located on the West Coast in Portland, Oregon for the period of performance estimated to begin on February 23, 2023 to March 23, 2023. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 41 U.S.C. 1901 as authorized by FAR 13.500(a) and implemented by FAR 13.501(a).

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing, which has a business size standard of 1,250 employees. This is not a solicitation for competitive offers. However, if any other interested party believes that it can meet the requirements, it may submit a statement of capabilities, which if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. A statement of capabilities must be received by 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), January 31, 2023 to be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement 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 in the future. Evidence must be provided of ability to provide the required services. The capability statement and any other information furnished must be in writing, and must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the foregoing requirements. Capability statements and related materials must be e-mailed to tamara.horton@noaa.gov by 12:00 p.m. ET, January 31, 2023.