76--Notice of Intent to Award Non-Competitive Procurement

The U.S. Geological Survey, Pacific Coastal and Marine Geology, intends to award a noncompetitive requirement for seismic data to Seismic Exchange Inc (SEI). The data to be provided are for existing vibroseismic data profiles for the Santa Maria and Cuyama Valleys in California. These existing data profiles were collected by oil companies in the 1980's and are the only known existing profiles of this type available. Seismic-reflection profiles are required to provide deep imaging of the basin structure and stratigraphy. This information is crucial for modeling the geometry of faults at depth (an important parameter for assessment of seismic hazard) and for understanding stratigraphic control on fluid flow (important for groundwater and oil and gas assessment). SEI is the only vendor with rights to the particular data sets of interest within this region. There are no other known sources of existing deep subsurface seismic profiles for the areas of interest in the Santa Maria and Cuyama Valley regions of California. Duration of purchase order: Date of Award 8/27/11 (est), with final delivery 10/31/2011 (est). NAICS Code: 541360. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. No solicitation documents will be issued. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the Agency. Capability statements must be received no later than the closing date of this announcement. All responses must be in writing by email as shown below, not later than 1500 ET, 8/27/11. Point of contact is Don Shannon, Contracts Specialist (916) 278-9342 [email protected].