SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Physical Oceanographic Modeling
- Notice Date
- 8/18/2005
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541720
— Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Region Acquisition Division, 601 East 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, MO, 64106
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-NCNS3000500107JDC
- Response Due
- 9/7/2005
- Archive Date
- 9/22/2005
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), NCCOS/CCFHR Beaufort Lab, located in Beaufort, NC intends to acquire a purchase order for Physical Oceanographic Modeling to couple biological models of larvae with a 3-D circulation model to provide a tool for examining the spatial connectedness between Gray?s Reef National Marine Sanctuary (GRNMS) and other areas on a sole source basis with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill based on the following reasons: 1) In order to develop the coupled biological-physical model they must couple larval vertical distribution models with 3-D circulation model that includes GRNMS and is part of a currently operating Ocean Observing System; 2) The Department of Marine Sciences at the University of Chapel Hill is the only contractor that has developed and is operating a physical circulation model that meets the minimum requirement. The anticipated performance period is from the date of the award through September 30, 2006. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within twenty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Proposals should be faxed to Jane Cerda at (816) 426-5067 or (816) 426-7530. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Interested firms shall include, in writing, the company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and business size; a statement regarding their capabilities and qualifications; and any additional supporting literature. Submissions received in response to this notice shall be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1) Capable of combining vertical distribution observations with circulation models to develop the coupled biological-physical model. Capability to conduct modeling to determine the source and fate of larvae released at GRNMS; 2) Be part of a currently operating Ocean Observing System; 3) Include Gray?s Reef NMS in the model domain; 4) Be a fully three-dimensional physical circulation model forced by winds and tides; 5) Have a fine-scale shelf domain that increases in spatial resolution closer to the coast; 6) Currently includes a Lagrangian particle tracking component capable of incorporating larval behavior. The applicable NAICS code is 541720 DOC, CASC requires that all contractors doing business with this office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made to a company not registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR, please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505.
- Place of Performance
- Address: USDOC/NOAA/NOS/NCCOS/CCFHR BEAUFORT LAB, 101 PIVERS ISLAND ROAD, BEAUFORT, NC
- Zip Code: 28516-9722
- Zip Code: 28516-9722
- Record
- SN00873492-W 20050820/050818211917 (fbodaily.com)
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