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The Department of Commerce's NOAA office in Seattle intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Nancy Berenson to serve as Project Outreach Coordinator for the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) in Santa Barbara, California. The contract aims to support the Sanctuary by assisting in the review and revision of its Management Plan and coordinating the activities of the Sanctuary Advisory Council (SAC) and related working groups. Due to Ms. Berenson’s unique expertise and intimate knowledge of the SAC and its operations, she is identified as the only qualified individual capable of delivering these services effectively and in a timely manner. This acquisition is a simplified process with an estimated contract value under $50,000. The decision to pursue a sole source contract underscores the critical need for seamless ongoing support for the SAC during the important planning revisions. The notice, posted on February 14, 2003, may represent the only official announcement regarding this acquisition. The contract will directly benefit the CINMS by ensuring continuity and expertise in the outreach and coordination efforts essential to the sanctuary’s management planning.

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No-cost sole source contract with Nancy Berenson for CINMS outreach, coordination, and management support.

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541820 - Public Relations Agencies

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WA

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa
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OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa
Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA
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Notice of intent to negotiate a sole source contract with Nancy Berenson for the office of Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary (CINMS) in Santa Barbara, CA. The purpose of proposed contract is to provide services as a Project Outreach Coordinator to assist the Channel Islands National Marine Sanctuary with various aspects of the review and revision of Sanctuary Management Plan and coordinate the activities of the Sanctuary Advisory Council and working groups in regards to the plan. CINMS has a critical need to continue seamless support for the SAC.Ms. Berenson possesses unique knowledge of the SAC and its various working groups and identified as the only source qualified to carry out the task in a satisfactory and timely manner. This notice may represent the only official notice. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $50,000.00.

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