CHARTER RESEARCH VESSEL

The U.S. Department of Commerce (USDOC), National Oceanic Atmospheric and Administration (NOAA), and the National Marine Fisheries Service in Pascagoula, MS intends to award a Purchase Order to the University of Georgia Marine Extension Service for the Research Vessel Georgia Bulldog. This requirement was posted on January 16, 2013 with no responses. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within before the closing 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 proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Interest parties are to provide the address, detailed capabilities statement, and references. Interest firms shall include, in writing, the company name, address, point of contact, telephone number, and business size; a statement regarding their capabilities and qualifications; and any additional supporting literature. If no affirmative responses are received, the government intends to issue a purchase order to the University of Georgia Marine Extension Service. The Eastern Region Administrative Division (ERAD), requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office must register their representation and certifications on the Central Contractors' Registry CCR at the SAM (System for Awards Management) website. No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in SAMs. For additional information and to register in SAM please access the following website: http://www.sam.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 https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. The government now encourages all contractors to submit their Certification and Representation (ORCA) thru the on-line System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM is the single source for vendor data for the federal government. Contractors should go on-line at www.sam.gov. Award will not be made to any contractor that is not registered in CCR on SAM. Responses should be faxed to 757-664-3845. Attn: Sharon Walker.