INTENT TO AWARD TO A SINGLE SOURCE FOR RECREATIONAL QUOTA ENTRY HALIBUT STAMPS DATA VALIDATIN
Overview
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PSC
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Original Source
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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) intends to award a sole-source contract to the State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) for Recreational Quota Entry (RQE) Halibut Stamps Data Validation Services. This action is based on ADF&G's unique capability to provide these services, leveraging their existing electronic logbook platform and data-sharing agreement with NOAA Fisheries. Firms believing they can meet the government's requirements must submit substantiating documentation by June 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
The services required involve validating the daily use of charter halibut stamps. Key tasks for ADF&G include:
- Modifying the charter vessel eLogbook to enable entry of validated halibut stamps per trip.
- Providing instructions on regulations and data upload requirements.
- Maintaining the API feed for data sharing with NOAA Fisheries.
- Offering seasonal eLogbook support.
- Collaborating with NOAA Fisheries on data protocols. These services are crucial for tracking approximately 200,000 electronic charter halibut stamps purchased annually by operators.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Award (Sole Source)
- Authority: FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)
- Recipient: State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game
- Duration: One base year + one 12-month option year
- Response Deadline (to challenge sole source): June 29, 2026
- Published: June 11, 2026
Sole Source Rationale
NOAA's determination is based on ADF&G being the only entity capable of executing the required services. ADF&G already possesses an electronic logbook platform mandated by State of Alaska regulations for all saltwater charter operators, which can be easily adapted for halibut stamp documentation. Furthermore, a data-sharing agreement is already in place between NOAA Fisheries and ADF&G, facilitating efficient data transfer. No other agency or vendor is deemed able to effectively and efficiently deliver this service.
Action for Industry
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the government's requirements may submit written substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact. This documentation will be evaluated solely to determine if the procurement should be conducted on a competitive basis.