DIRECT AWARD TO 8A - St. Paul Fuel, LLC

NOAA's NMFS, Alaska Fisheries Science Center intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) (1), with ST PAUL FUEL, LLC Unique Entity IDZ9SHE32QNQH5CAGE/NCAGE7FYY63601 C ST STE 1000-18Anchorage, Alaska 99503 -5923The Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) Marine Mammal Laboratory (MML) conducts research on marine mammals as part of the mission of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), with particular attention to issues related to marine mammals on the remote Pribilof Islands o􀀁 the coasts of Alaska. The AFSC has facilities on St. Paul Island, Alaska the largest of in the Pribilof group. St. Paul has a small NOAA facility that includes sta􀀁 quarters, a laboratory and garage for government vehicles. It is located 1,309 miles west of Juneau in the Bering Sea (straight line distance). St. Paul Island being a truly remote site has only one source that can provide heating fuel oil,

Aleut Community of St Paul Island, Tribal Government, an 8A company.DeliverablesFuel for NOAA facilities on St. Paul Island, Alaska.Up to 15,200 gallons each year.Period of Performance: Date of Award – 30 September 2024Fuel is to be delivered throughout the year on a keep full basis and as needed. Invoices are should provide the cost per gallon as well as the fuel level prior to pumping if possible.Mission critical. Dependable fuel and services in Arctic Alaska.St. Paul Fuel LLC is a highly qualified regional leader in commercial, nautical and aviation fuel sales and delivery to federal and private clients throughout the vast Bering Sea, Western Alaska and 1,100-mile-long Aleutian Islands. We have the capabilities to provide fuel and related services throughout the Pacific.As an Alaska Native corporation-owned company, St. Paul Fuel o􀀁ers you the financial advantages of the SBA’s 8(a) program, the agility of a small business, and the capabilities of a large corporate parent with a multi-specialized family of subsidiary companies – all working together to provide you with the very best services.St. Paul Fuel owns and operates a fuel storage and distribution facility on the Island of St. Paul in the Bering Sea o􀀁 the northwest coast of Alaska. From this conveniently located base, we provide fuel service to the U.S. Coast Guard, Bering Sea fishing and crabbing fleets, aviation customers, and regional bulk-fuel-storage companies.Because of our ideal location and outstanding record of dependable service, we also support developing markets associated with the opening of the Northern Passage and development in the Arctic.No one –is better positioned or more qualified to provide fuel and related services in the remote, harsh locations of America’s Arctic and northwestern ocean environments.Award for this requirement will be in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13. Anticipated value will be under the Simplified acquisition procedures with an estimated value of less than $150,000.00. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.Questions regarding this notification can be emailed to the attention of Heather Mahle at heather.mahle@noaa.gov. Subject line should include reference number ABL-923091.