Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Notice of Intent to Sole Source Potable Water Delivery Services Wfo Gray, Me
Deadline: 07 Aug 2026
Posting Date: 25 Jul 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 145884835
Document Ref. No.: REQ-26-2595
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
Notice Type: Presolicitation (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
Notice ID: 142010-26-0130
NAICS Code: 561990 - All Other Support Services
PSC Code: S114 - Utilities - Water
1. Description of Requirement
The Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Gray, Maine, intends to award a single-source commercial contract under RFO Part 12 procedures.
The requirement is for firm-fixed-price potable water delivery services to fill a 10, 000-gallon underground water tank at 1 Weather Lane, Gray, ME 04039. The contract structure includes a one (1) year base period (9/30/2026 - 9/29/2027) with four (4) subsequent one-year option periods, with deliveries made on an as-needed basis (not to exceed 5 deliveries per period).
2. Authority & Single-Source Basis
A Sources Sought Notice (Notice ID: 142010-26-0130) was posted on SAM.gov from July 7, 2026 to July 17, 2026. Evaluation of the market research yielded only one capable vendor possessing the required equipment (3" cam lock male adapter), similiar experience, and logistical capabilities to meet Maine state drinking water standards and emergency delivery response schedules for this 24-hour critical facility. Accordingly, the agency intends to negotiate directly with M.A. Haskell & Sons.
3. Response Instructions & Deadline
THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS OR QUOTES.
Any responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement. Capability statements received by August 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM EDT will be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
4. Contact Information
Primary Point of Contact: Sara Brunstetter ([email protected])
Secondary Point of Contact: ...
Notice ID: req-26-2595
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: s114 - utilities- water
NAICS Code: 561990 - All Other Support Services
Inactive Dates: aug 22, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Documents
Tender Notice
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