Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Palm Beach County Ocean Ridge Endangered Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys and Monitoring
Overview
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Set Aside
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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, under the Department of the Army, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Endangered Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys and Monitoring in Palm Beach County, Florida. This requirement is for during and post-construction surveys and environmental monitoring for Threatened and Endangered (T&E) sea turtle species within the Palm Beach County Ocean Ridge Shore Protection Project (SPP) footprint. USACE intends to award a contract to DB Ecological Services Inc. on a sole-source basis, citing FAR 13.106-l(b)(l).
Scope of Work
- Conduct during and post-construction surveys for T&E sea turtle species.
- Provide environmental monitoring within the project footprint.
- Fulfill requirements for post-construction sea turtle nest monitoring, escarpment surveys, and lighting surveys as mandated by the 2015 Shore Protection Activities along the Coast of Florida Federal Statewide Programmatic Biological Opinion (SPBO) and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Joint Coastal Permit.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Special Notice)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- NAICS Code: 541620, Environmental Consulting Services
- Published: February 20, 2026
Evaluation
DB Ecological Services Inc. is determined to be the only responsible source, as they hold the necessary permit for this work. This acquisition will proceed using other than full and open competition.
Additional Notes
No solicitation will be posted for this requirement, and telephone requests will not be honored. Potential sources who believe they can offer 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) by March 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST to discuss their capabilities.