V -- PROVIDE SUBMERSIBLE WITH OPERATORS IN PEARL HARBOR, HAWAII

The contract involves a sole source negotiation with the Hawaii Undersea Research Lab (HURL) by the Department of Commerce's National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for submersible diving services near the entrance to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. HURL is identified as the only known provider on the island with the necessary submersibles and trained operators to conduct these specialized diving operations. The work is expected to occur in August 2005, with an estimated contract value of less than $100,000, classified as a simplified acquisition due to its limited scope and budget. The notice allows any other potential providers who have the required submersibles and operators to submit a written request for solicitation, ensuring competition if other sources exist. The solicitation was posted on March 2, 2005, under the reference number WASC-5-376 through the Department of Commerce’s NOAA office based in Seattle, Washington. The contract falls under the NAICS code 483112, which pertains to marine transportation, reflecting the specialized nature of the services needed for underwater research operations within a national marine sanctuary program.