R -- Notice of Intent

The Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a sole source contract to the University of Wisconsin for groundfish research. This contract is a simplified acquisition valued at under $100,000, and this notice may serve as the only official announcement of intent. The acquisition is managed by the Western Administrative Support Center’s Acquisition Management Division located in Seattle, WA. An important requirement for all contractors engaging with this office is mandatory registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) by October 1, 2003; failure to register by this deadline will disqualify any vendor from receiving the award. Additionally, all offerors must obtain a Dun & Bradstreet Number to be eligible for the contract. The notice details that the contract process adheres to simplified acquisition procedures, and while no specific solicitation type or set-aside designations are noted, compliance with federal contractor registration and identification procedures is emphasized. The contract data includes the solicitation number WASC-4-334 and the posting date of December 17, 2003, but does not specify the place of performance. The contract can be further reviewed through the provided official federal acquisition website.