Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Palm Beach County Ocean Ridge Endangered Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys and Monitoring
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Endangered Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys and Monitoring in Palm Beach County, Florida. The intent is to award a contract to DB Ecological Services Inc (CAGE 3FAY9) without full and open competition, in accordance with FAR 13.106-l(b)(l).
Scope of Work
This requirement involves conducting during and post-construction surveys and monitoring for Threatened and Endangered (T&E) Sea Turtle species within the project footprint of the Palm Beach County (PBC) Mid-Town Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE) Coastal Storm Risk Management (CSRM) Project. The project aims to nourish approximately 2 miles of shoreline from FDEP reference monument R-92 to R-102. Services include sea turtle nest monitoring, escarpment surveys, and lighting surveys, as required by the 2015 Shore Protection Activities along the Coast of Florida Federal Statewide Programmatic Biological Opinion (SPBO) and a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Joint Coastal Permit.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (sole source)
- NAICS Code: 541620, Environmental Consulting Services
- Published: February 20, 2026
- Response Date: March 6, 2026 (for potential sources to discuss future acquisitions or challenge the sole source)
Evaluation
DB Ecological Services Inc is determined to be the only responsible source for this requirement. The contract will be solicited using other than full and open competition. No solicitation will be posted for this requirement, and no telephone requests will be honored.
Additional Notes
Any potential source interested in offering similar 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) to discuss their capabilities.