***NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, for the continuing development of the Comprehensive Passage Model (COMPASS) which simulates the migration of juvenile salmon through the hydropower system in the Snake and Columbia Rivers.

***The sole source determination is based on the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) requirement for continuing development of the Comprehensive Passage Model by the University of Washington. They have been involved in the project since its inception and have contributed substantially to model development and data analyses. The University of Washington is intimately familiar with the computer program and qualified to contribute to the project in a timely manner. No other vendor has the accumulated experience, knowledge and expertise to continue development of the comprehensive passage model of the migration of the juvenile salmon through the Snake and Columbia Rivers.

***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

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