Provide platform and technical expertise to conduct outreach and perform research with a population that is inherently interested in the marine environment.

This publication serves as notice of intent to procure services for the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Northwest Fisheries Science Center located in Seattle, WA 98112 on a sole source basis with Seattle Aquarium. The government intends to acquire services using FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The proposed contract is for services to provide platform and technical expertise to conduct outreach and perform research with a population that is inherently interested in the marine environment. The Seattle Aquarium is a non-profit institution committed to advancing a mission on inspiring conservation of our marine environment. The Seattle Aquarium has a unique expertise in public interaction and education. Each year, more than 800,000 visitors including 50,000 students, their teachers and often their parents participate in inquiry-based on-site classes, field experiences, exhibit visits and outreach programs designed to foster scientific understanding, appreciation and stewardship of marine environment. The Government intends to negotiate a firm fixed price contract with the period of performance commencing approximately April 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012 with one option year. The NAICS code for this procurement is 712130 with a corresponding size standard of $7.0M. This notice represents the only official notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all submittals received by the due set forth in this notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be faxed to Maria Mendoza at (206)527-7513 or provided by e-mail to [email protected]. This is a simplified acquisition. ****The Western Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date, NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.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 www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505. All contractors are required to complete online Representations and Certifications at http://www.orca.bpn.gov to be eligible to receive an award.