Sole Source Determination - NOAA Ship Ferdinand Hassler
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) has published a Sole Source Determination for urgent main engine repairs on the NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler. This justification explains the intent to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Gregory Poole Marine due to the critical nature of the repairs and the vendor's unique qualifications and proximity. This is not a competitive solicitation.
Purpose & Justification
This document serves as a "Single Source Determination Using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP)" to justify a non-competitive award. The repairs are deemed urgent to prevent significant daily costs from mission delays and potential cancellation of critical data collection projects. Gregory Poole Marine is identified as the only authorized CAT dealer and service provider located in close proximity to the ship's current location in Beaufort, NC. Awarding to any other dealer would result in higher costs due to additional travel and lodging, and unacceptable delays.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for technical service and parts necessary to repair the starboard and port main engines of the NOAA Ship Ferdinand R. Hassler.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract
- Period of Performance: Ten days from the date of award
- Contracting Activity: Department of Commerce, NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Office of Marine and Aviation Operations
- Place of Performance: Morehead City, NC (ship located in Beaufort, NC)
Relevance to Bidders
This notice clarifies the rationale behind a sole-source award and indicates that this specific requirement will not be open to general competition. It is provided for informational purposes regarding the agency's intent.