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Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Potable Water Delivery Services – WFO Gray, ME
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The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service in Gray, Maine, plans to sole source a firm-fixed-price contract for potable water delivery services to supply a 10,000-gallon underground storage tank at 1 Weather Lane, Gray, ME. The contract will cover a one-year base period from September 30, 2026, through September 29, 2027, with four optional one-year extensions, allowing up to five deliveries per period as needed. The work supports a 24-hour critical facility and must comply with Maine state drinking water standards. Market research conducted through a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov revealed only one qualified vendor—M.A. Haskell & Sons—that possesses the required specialized equipment, including a 3-inch cam lock male adapter, along with the necessary experience and logistical capability to meet emergency delivery timelines. This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a competitive solicitation, and the agency has determined that full and open competition is not feasible due to the unique requirements and limited market capacity. Any responsible contractor believing it can meet the specification may submit a capability statement by August 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT for consideration, though the government retains full discretion to proceed without competition. The procurement falls under NAICS code 561990 for all other support services and PSC S114 for water utilities, with the contracting office located in Seattle, WA. Primary contact is Sara Brunstetter, and secondary contact is Casey Morrison, both with NOAA, and the action is designated as a total small business set-aside, though only one eligible vendor has been identified to date.
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Gray, ME, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
Notice Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
Notice ID: 142010-26-0130
NAICS Code: 561990 – All Other Support Services
PSC Code: S114 – Utilities - Water
1. Description of Requirement
The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Gray, Maine, intends to award a single-source commercial contract under RFO Part 12 procedures.
The requirement is for firm-fixed-price potable water delivery services to fill a 10,000-gallon underground water tank at 1 Weather Lane, Gray, ME 04039. The contract structure includes a one (1) year base period (9/30/2026 – 9/29/2027) with four (4) subsequent one-year option periods, with deliveries made on an as-needed basis (not to exceed 5 deliveries per period).
2. Authority & Single-Source Basis
A Sources Sought Notice (Notice ID: 142010-26-0130) was posted on SAM.gov from July 7, 2026 to July 17, 2026. Evaluation of the market research yielded only one capable vendor possessing the required equipment (3" cam lock male adapter), similiar experience, and logistical capabilities to meet Maine state drinking water standards and emergency delivery response schedules for this 24-hour critical facility. Accordingly, the agency intends to negotiate directly with M.A. Haskell & Sons.
3. Response Instructions & Deadline
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTES.
Any responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement. Capability statements received by August 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT will be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
4. Contact Information
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Primary Point of Contact: Sara Brunstetter (sara.brunstetter@noaa.gov)
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Secondary Point of Contact: Casey Morrison (casey.morrison@noaa.gov)
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Contracting Office Address:
Western Acquisition Division
7600 Sand Point Way NE, Bldg 1
Seattle, WA 98115
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