Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Potable Water Delivery Services – WFO Gray, ME

Agency:	COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF
State:	Maine
Type of Government:	Federal
FSC Category:	S - Utilities and Training Services
NAICS Category:	561990 - All Other Support Services
Set Aside:	Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date:	Jul 23, 2026
Due Date:	Aug 7, 2026
Solicitation No:	REQ-26-2595
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Description

Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

REQ-26-2595

Related Notice

142010-26-0130

Department/Ind. Agency

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

Office

DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Jul 23, 2026 03:24 pm EDT
Original Response Date: Aug 07, 2026 08:00 am EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Aug 22, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: S114 - UTILITIES- WATER
NAICS Code:
- 561990 - All Other Support Services
Place of Performance:
Gray , ME

USA

Description

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