Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Tsunami Warning System in the Caribbean

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCEProject Title: Services for the Puerto Rico Tsunami Warning System / Tsunami Warning System in the Caribbean.Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Easter Acquisition Division (EAD) intends to award on a sole source basis with the University of Puerto Rico using the procedures in FAR Part 12 and 13 to provide support services Puerto Rico Tsunami Program for the National Weather Service (NWS) Office of Observations (OBS).This requirement is for support for data services for the Puerto Rico Tsunami Warning System using the Puerto Rico Seismic Network (PRSN) which is owned and operated by the University of Puerto Rico. The period of performance will be twelve months. The PRSN operates a network of 24 broadband stations and 4 short period stations.  Data from 120 seismic stations from the Caribbean and adjoining regions are also acquired and analyzed by the PRSN.  The data are used to determine the location and

magnitude of an earthquake and the possibility of tsunamis.  Services to be acquired include tsunami monitoring support, staffing for 24 x 7 data services, facilities maintenance, and training services to be provided throughout the Caribbean Region. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 541330, titled Geological Engineering Services, with a size standard of $15,000,000.00.This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on beta.SAM.gov.Responses to this notice must be provided within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of this notice. Vendors who believe they can meet this requirement are required to submit in writing an affirmative response demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of the requirement. All written responses must include a written narrative statement of capability, including detailed technical information demonstrating their ability to meet the requirement. The response must be sufficient to permit agency analysis to establish a bona fide capability to meet the requirement. Failure to submit such documentation will result in the Government proceeding as previously stated. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.Affirmative written responses must be received no later than 2PM Eastern Time, 16 August 2022. The responses must be submitted via e-mail to Paul Thomas, Contract Specialist, at paul.thomas@noaa.gov.