NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Port of Seattle of Seattle, Washington, for moorage and utilities for the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson for the period of September 13 - October 16, 2018.

The sole source determination is based on the requirement of the Oscar Dyson to have moorage space that accommodates the minimum 25 foot clearance at mean lower low water and 250 feet of pier space for an extended period of time due to non-availability at the Coast Guard.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets 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.