Notice of Intent to Single Source to Research Tender - 146977423

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: Notice of Intent to Single Source to Research Planning Inc

Deadline: 20 Aug 2026

Posting Date: 11 Aug 2026

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 146977423

Document Ref. No.: FD-2026-463-RBC

Competition: ICB

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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In compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations coupled with the provisions set forth by FAR Subpart 5.101(a)(1), this Notice is hereby published to inform of the following: The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authorities provided in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, with Research Planning Inc.
The requirement is to procure the following: On May 20, 2023, a DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean approximately 40 miles west of Half Moon Bay, California, within the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary (GFNMS). The aircraft carried approximately 1, 000 gallons of fuel at the time of the incident. The pilot and co-pilot were fatally injured and remain associated with unrecovered aircraft debris located on the seafloor.
Initial response efforts by the United States Coast Guard were unable to secure the aircraft prior to sinking. Subsequent salvage operations recovered one wing and one engine; however, portions of the aircraft, including the fuselage and remaining wing components, are believed to remain on the seabed within GFNMS.
NOAA Office of Law Enforcement (OLE) is investigating the incident and associated impacts to sanctuary resources resulting from the presence of aircraft debris, fuel residues, and associated contaminants within the sanctuary environment. NOAA is evaluating available evidence to determine whether additional enforcement action, including referral to the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), is warranted.
NOAA requires specialized scientific expertise to evaluate available evidence, assess environmental impacts to sanctuary resources, and prepare a scientifically supported Expert Impact Report suitable for administrative enforcement proceedings and potential litigation.
The supporting rationale is that only on...
Notice ID: fd-2026-463-rbc

Department/Ind. Agency: commerce, department of

Original Set Aside: total small business set-aside (far 19.5)

Sub-tier: national oceanic and atmospheric administration

Office: dept of commerce noaa

Product Service Code: b510 - special studies/analysis- environmental assessments

NAICS Code: 541620 - Environmental Consulting Services

Inactive Dates: aug 21, 2026

Inactive Policy: manual

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