Provide Consulting Services and Scientific Program Support

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Atmospheric Turbulence & Diffusion Division, (ATDD) has a requirement for consulting services in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Knowledge of NOAA's National U.S. Climate Reference Network (CRN) equipment database, the Regional Air Modeling and Analytical Network (RAMAN), the Surface Energy Budget Network (SEBN), the DCNet/URBANet and Threatmap are required for this acquisition. The Contractor must provide local part-time, as needed, network and computer support at ATDD and at in-house and field operations in Oak Ridge, TN. This support includes assistance with internal and external networking; server operation; computer security; desktop and notebook computers and software; software development, troubleshooting and maintenance, PC-based data acquisition and storage in support of field measurement programs, research programs, meteorological measurements and nuclear/biological/chemical materials detection system development in support of homeland security-related efforts; Linux cluster operations for mesoscale and dispersion modeling; development and maintenance of databases and websites; and support for in-house administrative computing. The period of performance is for a base period of twelve (12) months with four (4) twelve (12) month option periods. The contractor shall be available at anytime, including nights, weekends and holidays. HPSD-12 Security Clearance and IT Security requirements are mandatory. The applicable NAICS code is 541512. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. The only known source for these services is Wood International, 108 Newhaven Road, Oak Ridge, TX 37830-8112, primarily because of the development of proprietary software and databases and their unique understanding of the programs and business practices gained through its performance on previous contracts. The Government is currently examining the degree of proprietary software and databases of the Wood Group, from aircraft-based on board data collection and processing systems to remote sensing applications, geographic information systems and secure wireless networking applications, to the in-house administrative systems necessary for day-to-day operation of the laboratory and to their expertise in research, development, network design, implementation and administration. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement rather than exercise an option. In order to be considered, firms must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide the service. Such information shall include at a minimum: name; telephone number and point of contact; ability and authority to perform the work described herein; and the names and telephone numbers of firms to whom this service or similar products have been previously provided. If no affirmative responses are received, the government intends to issue a contract to Wood International. The Eastern Region Administrative Division (ERAD), requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following website: http://www.ccr.gov/. In order to register with the CCR offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505. The government encourages all contractors submit their Certification and Representation thru the on-line Business Partner Network (BPN). The BPN is the single source for vendor data for the federal government. Contractors should go on-line at www.bpn.gov Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by submitting the information requested above referencing Request for Quotation No. WC133R-11-RQ-1409 to Patsy Ybarra at Patsy.A.Ybarra@noaa.gov or (816) 426-6823 no later than seven (7) calendar days after publication of this notice.