Environmental Services Blanket Purchase Agreement Justification
ID: 49100425K0006Type: Special Notice
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NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONNATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATIONDIV OF ACQ AND COOPERATIVE SUPPORTALEXANDRIA, VA, 22314, USA

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Engineering Services (541330)

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SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: PROGRAM EVALUATION/REVIEW/DEVELOPMENT (R410)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ced7eaddd8b34f879d6a914fe0adee14/view
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    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for environmental compliance services, valued at $10 million over five years. The procurement aims to support NSF's obligations under various environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act, by providing services such as documentation preparation, analyses, studies, and assistance with public meetings. This BPA is justified based on Jacobs' existing expertise with NSF projects, which mitigates potential inefficiencies and increased costs associated with transitioning to a new contractor. Interested parties can contact Jonathan Schmeelk at jschmeel@nsf.gov for further details.

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    Jonathan Schmeelk
    jschmeel@nsf.gov
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    Sole Source Justification Final NEPA BPA Redacted.pdf
    The National Science Foundation (NSF) is seeking approval for a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for environmental compliance services. This acquisition aims to help NSF fulfill its obligations under various environmental laws, including NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, and to facilitate consultation with Indigenous communities. The BPA is valued at $10 million over five years and will provide services such as document preparation, analyses, studies, and public meeting assistance related to environmental compliance. The justification for selecting Jacobs stems from its existing expertise with NSF projects, highlighting concerns that transitioning to a new contractor would lead to increased costs and degraded quality. Historical costs incurred for previous environmental reviews underscore the inefficiencies that would arise from changing contractors. Although alternative providers exist, NSF believes that current inefficiencies do not warrant competitive solicitation. Future opportunities for competitive action will be assessed as necessary. The document concludes with certifications from the environmental compliance officer and contracting officer regarding the accuracy and fair pricing of the services.
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