B--NT-25-X12, ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITY STUDY PHASE 2
ID: 140M0125Q0018Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF OCEAN ENERGY MANAGEMENTACQUISITION MANAGEMENT DIVISIONSTERLING, VA, 20166, USA

NAICS

Environmental Consulting Services (541620)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS (B510)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ffaaf01e4c71458f8eabf4dc7bbf693f/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, is seeking to award a sole source contract to EcoQuants LLC for the Environmental Sensitivity Study Phase 2 (NT-25-X12). This study aims to develop offshore Environmental Sensitivity Indices and interactive mapping products to support the National Oil and Gas Leasing Program across all Outer Continental Shelf Planning Areas. The project, which is expected to last four years, builds on EcoQuants' foundational work from Phase 1, leveraging their unique expertise and established methodologies to ensure compliance with environmental regulations by 2025. Interested vendors may submit capability statements by July 22, 2025, although EcoQuants is currently the only qualified source for this contract. For further inquiries, contact Stephanie Brock at stephanie.brock@bsee.gov or call 703-787-1151.

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    Brock, Stephanie
    (703) 787-1151
    stephanie.brock@bsee.gov
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    B01-NOI_to_Sole_Source_1.pdf
    The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), intends to award a sole-source firm fixed price Purchase Order to EcoQuants LLC for the Environmental Sensitivity Study for the National Oil and Gas Program: Phase 2 (NT-25-x12). This study aims to develop offshore Environmental Sensitivity Indices (ESIs) and spatially explicit interactive mapping products across all Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Planning Areas to support BOEM's National Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The four-year project builds on EcoQuants' prior foundational work, which established methodologies and technical frameworks for environmental analysis. Their unique expertise and existing infrastructure will expedite the generation of critical data needed for compliance with environmental laws and program execution by 2025. The notice invites other sources to submit capability statements if they believe they can meet the requirements; however, EcoQuants' unparalleled knowledge of the project makes them the only source capable of fulfilling the contract efficiently. All responses must be submitted by July 22, 2025, to the designated contracting officer.
    B01-Sole_Source_Justification_1.pdf
    The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement within the Department of the Interior seeks to award a sole source contract to EcoQuants LLC for the Environmental Sensitivity Study under the National Oil and Gas Program: Phase 2. The study aims to develop offshore Environmental Sensitivity Indices and interactive mapping products for BOEM's Outer Continental Shelf Planning Areas. This contract, expected to last four years, follows initial work conducted by EcoQuants in Phase 1, which established the foundational methodology and technical groundwork for the project. The justification for sole sourcing is based on EcoQuants' unique qualifications and their extensive knowledge acquired during Phase 1, which cannot be replicated by other vendors without incurring significant delays and costs. Market research indicates that no other potential contractors possess the necessary expertise or understanding of the specific frameworks in place. To ensure transparency, a pre-solicitation notice will invite other interested vendors to submit their proposals, although EcoQuants is the only qualified source for this phase of the project. The anticipated cost will be assessed for fairness and reasonableness through various market analysis techniques.
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