SPECIAL NOTICE INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment or service that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation to the identified point of contact within 5 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. Responses can be sent via e-mail to christopher.baker@noaa.gov . A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 2200 PM PDT on April 24, 2026. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read:

Announcement Number: 1333MK26Q0059

NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of 6.103-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
(a) Authority. 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) or 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)(1).

(b) One responsible source. Agencies may contract without providing for full and open competition when the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements

MISSISSIPPI STATE PORT AUTHORITY AT GULFPORT &
SWETMAN SECURITY SERVICE, INC
180 Delauney ST
Biloxi, Mississippi
39530-3816, United States

This is to confirm Mississippi State Port Authority has designated Swetman Security Services, Inc. as the only vendor which is authorized to open and secure their facilities. NOAA requires Extend East gate security hours from 0600-1800 Monday-Friday to 24 hours per day while NOAA vessels are in port. The Roger F. Wicker center lies within Mississippi State Port Authority’s Port of Gulfport. The Port of Gulfport has three gates, West (main), East and North. NOAA berthing is closest the East gate. All gates are operated by security guards from Swetman Security. Swetman Security is the sole provider of gate and rover security services to the Port of Gulfport. Other security companies and guards are not permitted to man the entrance gates.