Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

SYNOPSIS: The intent of this presolicitation synopsis is to provide notice of a competitive 8(a) set-aside proposed contract action. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmosph... SYNOPSIS: The intent of this presolicitation synopsis is to provide notice of a competitive 8(a) set-aside proposed contract action. The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Acquisition Division (WAD), on behalf of the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR), intends to issue a solicitation for Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Support Services (SETSS). The requirement is hereby synopsized in accordance with FAR 5.207 Preparation and Transmittal of Synopses: 1. Action Code: NRMA00002001265 2. Date: April 9 3. Year: 2021 4. Contracting Office ZIP Code: 80305 5. Product or Service Code: R499 – Support – Professional: Other 6. Contracting Office Address: 325 Broadway, DSRC, Boulder, CO 80305 7. Subject: Scientific, Engineering, and Technical Support Services 8. Proposed Solicitation Number: 1305M321RNRMA0003 9. Closing Response Date: Please reference the solicitation for more information. 10. Contact Point or Contracting Officer: Contracting Officer: Molly Jackson Email: molly.jackson@noaa.gov Contract Specialist: Sue Bratton Email: sue.bratton@noaa.gov 11. Contract Award and Solicitation Number: Solicitation Number: 1305M321RNRMA0003 Contract Number: To be determined at time of award 12 Contract Award Dollar Amount: Not to exceed $49,500,000.00 13. Line Item Number: Please reference the solicitation for Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) information. 14. Contract Award Date: Please reference the solicitation for more information. 15. Contractor: To be determined. 16. Description: The DOC, NOAA, OAR provides the research foundation for understanding the complex systems that support the planet and enables better forecasts, earlier warnings for natural disasters, and greater understanding of the Earth system. OAR conducts pioneering research, from the earliest stages of conception through transition, and provides unbiased, innovative science that supports better management of the environment, both nationally and globally. The research programs provide the science necessary to help NOAA achieve its goals to serve society’s needs for weather and water information; lead the effort to understand and monitor climate variability and change to enhance society’s ability to plan and respond; work to protect, restore and manage the use of coastal and ocean resources through ecosystem-based management; and support the Nation’s commerce with information for safe, efficient and environmentally sound transportation. OAR requires SETSS for multiple OAR programs, labs, and offices. 17. Place of Contract Performance: To be determined at the Task Order level. However, the preponderance of the work will be performed at the NOAA OAR’s Headquarters located at: SSMC3 1315 East-West Highway Silver Spring, MD 20910 18. Set-aside Status: Competitive 8(a)