CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR TOMALES BAY VESSEL MANAGEMENT PLAN, MOORING PROGRAM AND EELGRASS MONITORING AND RESTORATION PROJECT; NON-PERSONAL SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS), intends to award a non-personal services purchase order on a sole source basis to Damitz Bradley Scott (San Rafael, CA). This contract is for consultant services to implement the next phase of the Tomales Bay Vessel Management Plan, Mooring Program, and Eelgrass Monitoring and Restoration Project. Firms believing they can meet the requirements must submit documentation by June 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected consultant will provide services to advance the Tomales Bay Vessel Management Plan, Mooring Program, and Eelgrass Monitoring and Restoration Project. This effort represents follow-on work from previous contracts and requires highly specialized experience, including extensive background in marine resource protection, environmental impact analysis, regulatory planning, and specific knowledge of the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and Tomales Bay ecosystems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Non-Personal Services Purchase Order (Sole Source)
- NAICS: 541620 (Management Consulting Services)
- Set-Aside: None
- Period of Performance: Base Year (400 hours), Option Year 1 (325 hours), Option Year 2 (255 hours)
- Response Due: June 26, 2026 (15 days after publication)
- Published: June 11, 2026
Sole Source Justification
NOAA's determination for a sole source award is based on Damitz Bradley Scott being the only source identified that meets all nine specific qualifications listed in the Performance Work Statement. Furthermore, Damitz has provided these highly specialized services to the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) since 2017 under previous purchase orders.
Action Items
This is a presolicitation notice and not a request for competitive proposals; no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation or a request for additional information in writing to the identified point of contact. Submissions must be received within 15 days after the publication date of this notice (by June 26, 2026). The government will evaluate these submissions to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted, a decision solely at their discretion. Oral communications are not accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Michelle Walton (MICHELLE.WALTON@NOAA.GOV, 757-605-7411)