La Jolla Lab Seawater Services
ID: 1430510074Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310)

PSC

OPERATION OF WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES (M1NE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/07438c30f42e40efaa474b7602e0b95c/view
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    Description

    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole source contract to the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) for seawater services at the Southwest Fisheries Science Center's La Jolla Laboratory. This contract, valued at approximately $185,011.20, will ensure a continuous supply of seawater from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography for research purposes over a one-year period, from September 14, 2025, to September 13, 2026. The seawater is critical for the laboratory's operations, supporting marine conservation and management research, as no alternative sources are available due to the unique infrastructure owned by UCSD. Interested parties must submit capability statements by May 21, 2025, to Madison Vogeler at madison.vogeler@noaa.gov or Jenna Taulman at jenna.taulman@noaa.gov, ensuring all correspondence includes the subject line “143051250074 – La Jolla Lab Seawater Services.”

    Point(s) of Contact
    Madison Vogeler
    madison.vogeler@noaa.gov
    Jenna Taulman
    jenna.taulman@noaa.gov
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    La Jolla Seawater Service PWS Redacted 143051250074.pdf
    The NOAA Southwest Fisheries Science Center (SWFSC) seeks to maintain a continuous supply of seawater from the University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography for the period of September 14, 2025, to September 13, 2026. This requirement supports SWFSC’s research initiatives related to marine resources. The long-standing agreement with UC Regents allows for seawater delivery, essential for the operation of the experimental aquarium and technology tank at the La Jolla laboratory since no alternative sources are available. The seawater will be procured at an estimated cost of $185,011.20 per year, based on a delivery rate of $0.44 per 100 gallons and an expected flow of 80 gallons per minute. Infrastructure for this supply is already in place, with SIO responsible for maintaining equipment, besides that which is situated within the SWFSC premises. This contract is vital for fulfilling SWFSC’s mission in marine conservation and management research.
    Sole Source Justification_s 143051250074.pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is proposing to award a purchase order to the University of California Regents (UCR) for a continuous seawater supply to the Southwest Fisheries Science Center’s La Jolla Laboratory. The contract, valued at approximately $185,011.20, entails pumping seawater from the nearby Scripps Institution of Oceanography into the laboratory for research purposes over a one-year period, from September 2025 to September 2026. The contract is justified on the basis of unique capabilities provided by UCR, which owns the essential infrastructure, including pumps and pipes, and has a longstanding operational agreement with NOAA. Alternatives for supply do not exist, as the infrastructure, valued at $50 million, serves as the sole source for seawater and is critical for marine conservation efforts. The project is classified under simplified acquisition procedures, allowing for streamlined procurement without competitive bidding, based on the requirement that only one responsible source can fulfill the needs economically and efficiently. All procedural and regulatory approvals have been certified, affirming the accuracy and necessity of the procurement process.
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