SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Provide Statistical Analyses for the St. Lucie Fish Health Study
- Notice Date
- 7/17/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Region Acquisition Division, 601 East 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, Missouri, 64106
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- WC133F-08-RP-0157PY
- Response Due
- 9/1/2008
- Point of Contact
- Patsy A. Ybarra,, Phone: (816)426-6823, Kevin J Buum,, Phone: 816-426-7461
- E-Mail Address
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patsy.a.ybarra@noaa.gov, kevin.j.buum@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SERVICES SOURCES SOUGHT - The Department of Commerce, NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has a requirement to perform statistical analyses and for the St. Lucie Fish Health Study. The project objectives are to: (1) determine sources of variation and trends in the prevalence of abnormalities in fish of the St. Lucie estuarine system and nearby reference sites; (2) relate the prevalence of abnormalities to freshwater inflow and other environmental variables; and (3) develop performance measures that can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of regional and local restoration and remediation projects. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one (1) source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Dr. C Mindy Nelson, 116 Alberca St.; Coral Gables, FL 33134. The following reasons are given for this selection: The service is part of a multi-year project. Dr. Nelson has been an asset to the project since the inception of the statistical modeling component. She has a blend of statistical knowledge and competence and biological expertise that is essential to this project. She has had several years of experience working with the St. Lucie fish health database and has prepared the models and the refined, quality assured database that will be the basis of this year's work. Her involvement is essential to the completion of the project. She is thoroughly familiar with the database, the software, and the analytical methods to be used and is already totally knowledgeable about the work. Furthermore, she is familiar with the many files of analytical output, tables, and graphs that relate to the work. Therefore, no orientation, gearing up, or learning time is necessary for her participation. Given the nature of the project, with fixed-date obligations to funding sources as well as NOAA mandates and a need for continuity, it is essential for Dr. Nelson to conduct this work. Her continued involvement in the project is essential in order to complete the reports that NOAA is obligated to provide to the State of Florida and to prepare the manuscript to be developed from the reports. The NAICS code for this action is 541990. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The anticipated performance period is date of award through five years thereafter and is an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals to RFP No. WC133F-08-RP-0157PY. The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five (45) days of award after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Submissions received in response to this notice shall be evaluated based on the technical ability and demonstrated past experience to meet the requirements described in the description section above. Firms shall demonstrate experience and knowledge in the area of statistical analysis, related literature review and report writing in reference to the St. Lucie Fish Health Study. All contractors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). For instructions on how to register in CCR and ORCA, please access the following web site: http://www.bpn.gov. In order to register with the CCR and ORCA and become eligible to receive an award, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at 800-333-0505. Submissions received in response to this notice shall be evaluated based on the technical ability and demonstrated past experience to meet the requirements described in the description section above. Interested parties can send requests to the attention of Patsy A. Ybarra, at fax number (816) ¬274-6965. Vendor must provide a DUNS number (http://www.dnb.com/us/) and register with the Central Contractors Registration (http://www.ccr.gov/). Responses to this email can be forwarded to Kevin.J.Buum@ noaa.gov or Patsy.A.Ybarra@noaa.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: South Florida waters, United States
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