Technical and Consulting Services

The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Norfolk, VA awarded, on a sole source basis, a modification to an existing GSA Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) Contract Number GS-10F-0037R task order, DG 133C-06-NC-0518 with I.M. Systems Group to increase the estimated ceiling price and extend the period of performance for five months. NOAA's Office of Response (ORR) and Restoration utilizes Contract DG133C-06-NC-0518 to provide ongoing support to its response, damage assessment and administrative functions. The authority for this action is 8.405-6(a)(1)(i)(B), Only one source capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized. The current contractor provides services that are vital to conducting operations support the mission of NOS. The services provided are unique to NOS operations; an interruption in services, pending award of the new contract, would have a significant impact on the day-to-day operations of NOS. These services are currently being recompeted as a commercial service on the open market (outside of GSA's FSS MAS) as a small business set-aside with an anticipated award date in late December 2012 to early January 2013. Attached is the approved Limited Sources Justification.