Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Moorage for NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson in Dutch Harbor, AK

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch, intends to negotiate a sole-source contract with Offshore Systems, Inc. for moorage and husbandry services. This requirement supports the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson with a place of performance in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 488310 for Port and Harbor Operations and PSC M2BZ for Husbanding Services—Other Port Services. There is no set-aside assigned to this action.

The government intends to secure dedicated moorage and associated husbandry services essential for vessel operations at the specified port. While this special notice, identified by solicitation number 140802-26-0306, is not a request for competitive proposals, firms capable of meeting the government’s requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the point of contact, Isaac Bright. Such documentation must be received by the response deadline of April 18, 2026, to be evaluated for the purpose of determining whether a competitive procurement should be conducted.