This publication serves as notice of intent to procure services for the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Marine Mammal Laboratory, Seattle, WA on a sole source basis with LGL Limited. The government intends to acquire services using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Proposed vendor will provide length measurements of bowhead whales as determined through aerial photographs and provide informational support for the process of reidentifying bowhead whales photographed in more than one year. Deliverables include the following: 1) Provide measurements of aerial photogrammetric targets from the 2009 field project conducted by NMFS; 2) Provide measurements of bowhead whales in aerial photographs as collected by NMFS in 2009; and, 3) Assist with photographic identification projects to help reidentify individual bowhead whales. LGL Limited was identified by program office as the only source that can complete the work on this project because their facility is the only one with the required equipment to complete photogrammetric imagery processes that convert image measurements into whale lengths.

The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price contract with a period of performance that will start from date of award to August 31, 2010. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within 10 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Bill Pickert at 206-526-6025 or emailed to [email protected]. Questions concerning this acquisition should be directed to Bill Pickert at 206-526-4549 or by email at [email protected]. This is a small purchase action estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00.

The Western Regional Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date NO award can be made unless the vendor id registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at 800-333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov.