COOK INLET BELUGA WHALE PHOTO IDENTIFICATION STUDIES
i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with FAR Part 13.5, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award one firm fixed-price contract for the photo identification studies of beluga whales as described in the Statement of Work. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by NOAA. The Government intends to select one contractor; however, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the quotations and prices submitted and the availability of funds.
ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Written quotes for RFQ number 1305M321QNFFS0071 shall be submitted on Standard Form 1449.
iii) The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2021-06, dated June10, 2021.
iv) This procurement is solicited as 100% set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses. The associated NAICS code is 541620 – Environmental Consulting Services. The small business size standard is $16.5 Million.
Please see the full RFQ attached to this notice.