Shore Based Logistical Services In

***NOAA's Acquisition & Grants Office, Western Acquisition Division-Boulder, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with Agencias Universales S.A. of Punta Arenas, Chile, for the storage, embarkation of, and support for, personnel at two remote scientific research stations in the Antarctic. ***The sole source determination is based on the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) requirement for a services support agreement to provide storage at the pier where the NFS vessel departs from and for receipt, handling, transportation, provisions of fuel and supplies. Also to provide all non-perishable food and camp supplies for two crews going to the Antarctic. This is the only vendor who can provide this type service in this part of the world. The period of performance is September 1, 2011 through July 1, 2012. ***This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can fully meet the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.