Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Coastal Geospatial Services
ID: UNFUNDEDMOD-25-000618Type: Special Notice
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COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAANORFOLK, VA, 23510, USA

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Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services (541370)

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ARCHITECT AND ENGINEERING- GENERAL: OTHER (C219)
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    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), intends to negotiate a sole-source contract modification for Coastal Geospatial Services with Axim Geospatial, LLC, Dewberry Engineers, Inc., NV5 Geospatial Inc., Tetra Tech Inc., and Woolpert, Inc. This modification aims to increase the existing maximum ordering value of $49 million for professional geospatial support services, which are critical for managing the nation’s coastal resources as mandated by the Coastal Zone Management Act. The services provided under this contract include lidar data acquisition, thematic mapping, quality assurance, and geospatial training, all of which support NOAA’s Digital Coast initiative. Interested parties must submit their affirmative responses demonstrating capability by February 12, 2025, via email to Carley Flaxman and Dorothy Curling at NOAA.

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    The NOAA intends to negotiate a sole-source contract modification with Axim Geospatial, LLC, Dewberry Engineers, Inc., NV5 Geospatial Inc., Tetra Tech Inc., and Woolpert, Inc. for geospatial support services under the National Ocean Services' Office for Coastal Management. The modification aims to increase the existing contract's maximum ordering value, which currently stands at $49 million, and is effective through August 2026. OCM’s geospatial mapping services are essential for managing the nation’s coastal resources as mandated by the Coastal Zone Management Act. The contractors are uniquely qualified to deliver extensive services including lidar data acquisition, thematic mapping, quality assurance, coastal engineering, geospatial training, and data management, directly supporting NOAA’s Digital Coast initiative. Their exclusive capabilities stem from specialized knowledge and experience needed to meet urgent requirements, reinforcing their sole-source eligibility. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but interested parties must respond within 15 days, showcasing their ability to meet these requirements with detailed technical documentation. All responses must be submitted via email to designated NOAA personnel by February 12, 2025. This process highlights the government's mechanisms for engaging qualified contractors in addressing critical environmental management challenges.
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