Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Brevard County South Reach Sea Turtle Surveys and Monitoring
Overview
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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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to The University of Central Florida (UCF) for sea turtle surveys and monitoring for the Brevard County South-Reach project. This action is due to an "act of God" incident causing project delays, necessitating additional monitoring. The USACE intends to modify an existing contract with UCF, citing FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source). No solicitation will be posted.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for surveying nesting, threatened, and endangered (T&E) sea turtle species within the project footprint of the Brevard County South-Reach project. This includes additional monitoring services due to unforeseen project delays.
Contract & Justification
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Contract Modification)
- Authority: 10 U.S. Code 3204(a)(l) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source.
- Contractor: The University of Central Florida (UCF)
- Justification: UCF is identified as the only Marine Turtle Permit Holder for the specific Brevard County locations, as mandated by Florida Statute 379.2431 (1) and Florida Administrative Code Rule 68E-1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) does not issue duplicate permits for nesting surveys where one already exists.
- NAICS: 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services)
- Product Service Code: B509 (Endangered Species Studies Plant And Animal)
Timeline
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Response Date: February 13, 2026, 5:00 PM EST. This is the deadline for interested parties to submit a capability statement if they believe they can meet the requirement and challenge the sole-source intent.
Additional Notes
This is not a request for competitive proposals. No solicitation will be posted, and telephone requests will not be honored. Any potential source believing they can provide the required services for future acquisitions may contact Ms. Florutha A Robinson (florutha.a.robinson@usace.army.mil) or Mr. Gary R Weir (gary.r.weir@usace.army.mil).