A -- Hydrodynamic Forecast System

The U.S. Department of Commerce(DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration(NOAA), National Ocean Service(NOS), Office of Coast Survey intends to negotiate on a sole source basis under simplified acquisition procedures with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU)/OGI School of Science & Engineering, 20000 NW Walker Road, Beaverton, Oregon 97006-8921 for collaboration on transitioning a hydrodynamic forecast modeling system to the operational environment in the National Ocean Service (NOS). Notwithstanding the Government’s intent to negotiate this requirement on a sole source basis with Oregon Health & Science University, responsible sources may submit a response which, if timely received, will be considered by NOAA. Responses must be received within 15 days of the posting of this notice. Responses may be emailed to [email protected], fax to (301) 713-0823 x207 or mailed to DOC / NOAA / OFA NOS/NMFS/OAR AMD, 1305 East West Highway, Sta. 7168, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The NOS Acquisition Division intends to issue a firm-fixed price purchase order in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items.