L -- Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract

The Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) office at the Pacific Marine Environmental Laboratory (PMEL) in Seattle, WA, intends to negotiate a sole source contract with the Southern California Marine Institute. The contract aims to support the monitoring, maintenance, and sample collection of PMEL’s underway partial pressure of carbon dioxide (pc02) system. This work requires personnel to onboard a ship for operational oversight of the pc02 system, collect water and air samples, interact with the ship’s crew, and communicate system status and issues to the laboratory. The contractor will also service the system while the ship is in port. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated contract value under $50,000, reflecting a streamlined procurement process. The notice serves as the official announcement of the intent to negotiate this contract, emphasizing the specialized requirements for continuous environmental monitoring in a maritime setting. The contract supports NOAA’s environmental data collection efforts critical for understanding marine carbon dynamics.