MODIFICATION
V -- VESSEL CHARTERS NEEDED TO CONDUCT WORK IN THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS, GULF OF ALASKA, & PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND
- Notice Date
- 3/19/2004
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 532411
— Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Administrative Support Center, 7600 Sand Point Way, Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98115-6349
- ZIP Code
- 98115-6349
- Solicitation Number
- AB133F-04-RP-0044
- Response Due
- 4/16/2004
- Archive Date
- 8/16/2004
- Point of Contact
- Linda Shaw, Contract Specialist, Phone (206) 526-6461, Fax (206) 527-7755,
- E-Mail Address
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linda.c.shaw@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This announcement serves to cancel the original announcement, posted on March 10, 2004. This is converted to a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation AB133F-04-RP-0044 is being issued as a Request for Proposals. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 20, dated 2/23/2004. This procurement action is not restricted; full and open competition is sought. A firm is a small business for the purpose of this requirement if its size standard is $6 million gross per year or less. Three charters are solicited. They are identified as Charter Vessel #1, Charter Vessel #2, and Charter Vessel #3. The government intends to award contracts for two or three vessels. One vessel may perform Charter Vessel #1 and Charter Vessel #3, or Charter Vessel #2 and Charter Vessel #3 if it meets all the technical requirements for both charters. Charter Vessel #1 and Charter Vessel #2 must be performed by different vessels due to overlap in performance periods. Offer must clearly identify which charter or charters they wish to be considered for. Options for performance in 2005 and 2006 for the same work during the same time frame are included in this solicitation. Offers are required to offer on options for 2004 and 2005 to be considered for contract award. Following are the special provision requirements for each of the three vessel charters: SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VESSEL CHARTER #1 The government will negotiate a charter of a vessel to conduct biological studies of Steller sea lions in the Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska. The primary objectives of this research are resighting branded and tagged sea lions and collecting biological samples at as many as 50 rookeries and haul-out sites. The base period of the charter will be for 13 days with 6 optional days, starting on or about 10 May 2004 at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, and ending on or about 26 May 2004 at Kodiak, Alaska. Accommodations for a scientific party of up to 4 biologists will be required. VESSEL AND CREW SPECIFICATIONS Vessel and crew requirements under this charter shall be as follows: 1. Minimum overall length of 85 feet (26 m), maximum draft of 14 feet (4.3 m), and height to bridge deck of 14' (4.3 m) from waterline. 2. Minimum cruising speed 9 knots (17 km/hr). 3. Minimum vessel operating endurance of 14 days (based on a average running time of 12 hours per day at 9 kts or 17 km/hr). 4. Vessel shall be equipped with appropriate modern electronic navigational and communication equipment, including but not limited to: two all-weather radars (36 mile or 67 km minimum range), VHF radio (one or more fixed installation), synthesized 1-18 MHz SSB radio, and redundant GPS navigational equipment. All communication equipment shall be tested and tuned before the charter begins. The vessel must be equipped with appropriate charts for operating in all areas of the predicted charter work including coastal waters of the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, to the extent practicable, and the Sandman Reef area west of the Shumagin Islands. 5. The vessel shall also have the following: a. Bridge or wheelhouse protected from the weather. b. Minimum of 50 sq. ft. (4.6 sq. m) of additional interior space with table/benches and 110/220 AC electrical service, which can be dedicated to use as a dry laboratory. c. A clean, uncovered flush deck area of a least 500 sq. ft. (46.5 sq. m) for storage and launching of two 16-foot (4.9 m) inflatable boats. On deck work area(s) should be relatively clear of running gear, equipment, and stowage. d. Dry storage areas, readily accessible, of approximately 500 cubic feet (14 cubic m) for excess scientific supplies and equipment. e. At least 10 cubic feet (0.3 cubic m) of freezer space for specimens. f. Capability for loading and off-loading the scientific party and a 16-foot (4.9 m) inflatable boat with outboard motor to and from the water (inflatable boat supplied by Government). Loading and off-loading of the inflatable boat shall be with a crane extendable to 10' (3 m) past the side of the vessel and capable of lifting up to 2 tons. g. Seawater and deck hose for cleaning. h. Potable fresh water supply adequate for vessel and personal use of up to 10 people for 21 days. If a water maker is not available then a minimum of 4,000 gallons (15,000 liter) is required. 6. Minimum crew of vessel shall consist of Captain, engineer-mate, cook, and deck hand. The Captain shall have a minimum of five years experience as a master of a vessel comparable in size to the vessel selected; preference will be given to Captains with experience operating in coastal (rather than offshore) waters adjoining the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, and with commercial fishing and/or marine mammal experience. The engineer-mate must be qualified for independently taking over operations of the vessel in the event the captain is absent or becomes incapacitated. The cook will be experienced in preparing meals for 10 or more people. 7. Accommodations must be provided for a scientific party of up to 4 which may include male and female scientists, as well as foreign nationals. These requirements DO NOT include those of berthing for the crew. Temporary, fold-down or undersized bunks are not acceptable for the scientific party. Clean mattresses, covers, and bedding must be provided by the Contractor. 8. Suitable sanitary accommodations, including head and shower separated from the living quarters and within the ship, must be available. Hot, fresh water shower, must be provided at least every third day for each member of the scientific party. A washer-dryer shall be available for personal laundry. 9. Meals must be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost and will include three balanced, nutritious meals (including fresh fruits and vegetables) per day, one of which may be a shore lunch for the scientific party. Vegetarian meals may be required for at least one member of the party. Water, juice, soft drinks, fruit, and sandwiches should be available throughout the day. Due to the nature of the operation, meal hours must be flexible. The Captain and Chief Scientist will set meal hours that are mutually agreeable on a daily basis. 10. The Contractor shall provide Arctic-type immersion suits for all vessel crewmen. The government shall provide immersion suits for members of the scientific party. Adequate dry storage space for all immersion suits, including those belonging to government personnel, shall be provided. 11. At least one crewman must be trained in CPR and emergency first aid. The vessel shall carry at least an emergency trauma first aid kit. OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. The scientific party will be U.S. government employees or cooperators. The purpose of the cruise will be resighting branded and tagged sea lions and collecting biological samples at as many as 50 rookeries and haul-out sites in the Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska. The scientific party will board the vessel at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, departing on or about 10 May, spending a week or more working within a 150 nm (280 km) radius of Dutch Harbor. This includes sites between Adugak Island (approximately 52??55'N, 169??10'W) to the west and Amak Island (55??25'N, 163??09'W) and Sea Lion Rocks (55??28'N, 163??12'W) to the east. The vessel will continue eastward, surveying sites along the south side of the Alaska Peninsula and in the Shumagin Islands, completing the cruise in Kodiak on or about 26 May 2004. The exact sequence in which individual sites will be visited may change in response to weather and sea conditions. 2. The vessel will transport scientists to Steller sea lion rookeries and haul-out sites, disembark the scientists, and await their return from the site. The vessel must wait nearby and maintain VHF radio communication with the scientific party. Once the scientists are aboard the vessel, the vessel will depart for the next site. 3. Seabird and marine mammal surveys may be conducted from the bridge during daylight hours. 4. Work day length will be determined each day by the Chief Scientist or appointed alternate, in consultation with the vessel Master--decision to be based on type of activity as well as prevailing situation regarding weather, sea state, work schedule, work progress etc. The Chief Scientist or appointed alternate has final authority except for work stoppage resulting from uncontrollable situations such as unsafe weather and sea state conditions and other safety-of-life-at-sea considerations as determined by the vessel Captain. 5. The crew, when not required by the Captain for vessel operations, shall assist the Government field party. This will include providing a skiff (inflatable boat) operator. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VESSEL CHARTER #2 The government will negotiate a charter of a vessel to conduct biological studies of Steller sea lions in the Gulf of Alaska. The primary objectives of this research are resighting branded and tagged sea lions and collecting biological samples at as many as 50 rookeries and haul-out sites. The base period of the charter will be for 13 days with 6 option days, starting on or about 12 May 2003 at Kodiak, Alaska, and ending on or about 28 May 2003 at Kodiak, Alaska. Accommodations for a scientific party of up to 4 biologists will be required. VESSEL AND CREW SPECIFICATIONS All Vessel and Crew Specifications for Vessel Charter #2 are the same as those for Vessel Charter #1, except: there is no preference for the Captain to have experience operating in the Aleutian Islands. OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. The scientific party will be U.S. government employees or cooperators. The purpose of the cruise will be resighting branded and tagged sea lions and collecting biological samples at as many as 50 rookeries and haul-out sites in the Gulf of Alaska. The scientific party will board the vessel at Kodiak, Alaska, departing on or about 12 May, and working within a 200 nm (370 km) radius of Kodiak. This includes sites between Chowiet Island (approximately 56??00'N, 156??41'W) to the west and Outer Island (59??21'N, 150??24'W) to the east. The cruise will end in Kodiak on or about 30 May 2003. The exact sequence in which individual sites will be visited may change in response to weather and sea conditions. Items Numbered 2, 3, 4, and 5 under Operating Procedures for Vessel Charter #1 also apply to Vessel Charter #2. SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR VESSEL CHARTER #3 The government will negotiate a charter of a vessel to conduct biological studies of Steller sea lions in the eastern Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound. The primary objective of this research is to collect post-mortem biological samples from sea lions at the Seal Rocks and Wooded (Fish) Island rookeries. These two rookeries frequently have greater than average early pup mortalities. A secondary objective is to resight branded and tagged sea lions and collect biological samples at as many as 30 rookeries and haul-out sites. The base period of the charter will be for 7 days with 6 option days, commencing as early as 25 May but ending by 15 June 2004. Precise timing of cruise dates may depend upon timing of pup births and mortalities as indicated by observations obtained from a remotely-operated camera system. Accommodations for a scientific party of up to 4 biologists will be required. VESSEL AND CREW SPECIFICATIONS All Vessel and Crew Specifications for Vessel Charter #3 are the same as those for Vessel Charter #1, EXCEPT: Vessel overall minimum length requirement is 58 feet (18 m); Minimum vessel operating endurance is 10 days; there is an additional requirement of the vessel to have covered deck space that can be utilized for onboard necropsies and tissue processing of dead sea lions collected from rookeries and haulouts; the minimum crew of vessel shall consist of three persons to handle the duties of Captain, mate, engineer, cook, and deck hand; and preference will be given to Captains with experience operating in coastal waters adjoining the northern Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound. OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. The scientific party will be U.S. government employees or cooperators. The primary purpose of the cruise will be to collect post-mortem biological samples from sea lions (primarily pups) from the Seal Rock (south of Hinchinbrook Entrance) and Wooded (Fish) Island (southeast Montague Island) rookeries. Secondarily, resights of branded and tagged sea lions and collection of biological samples at as many as 30 rookeries and haul-out sites in the eastern Gulf of Alaska and Prince William Sound may be conducted. The scientific party can board the vessel at Seward, Whittier, Valdez, or Cordova, Alaska. The potential range of survey sites are between Outer Island (59??21'N, 150??24'W) to the west and Cape St. Elias (59??47.5'N, 144??36'W) to the east. The cruise will end at the harbor of debarkation by 15 June 2004. The exact sequence in which individual sites will be visited may change in response to weather and sea conditions. 2. The vessel will transport scientists to Steller sea lion rookeries and haul-out sites, disembark the scientists, and await their return from the site. The vessel must wait nearby and maintain VHF radio communication with the scientific party. At some locations, scientists will collect dead sea lions to conduct necropsies (post-mortem exams) and collect tissue samples. Sea lion pups will be collected from beaches and necropsies will likely be conducted on board the vessel. Except for these instances, once the scientists are aboard the vessel will depart for the next site. . Items Numbered 3, 4, and 5 under Operating Procedures for Vessel Charter #1 also apply to Vessel Charter #3. FOLLOWING ARE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL VESSEL CHARTERS 1, 2, and 3 1. Coast Guard Inspection NOAA's issuance of a notice to proceed will depend on the vessel's passing a Coast Guard fire and safety inspection. If the Coast Guard certification is not obtained when less than one week exists before scheduled departure, the Government may terminate this contract without any payment to the Contractor of this contract. Furthermore, the Contractor, in the event of such termination, may be liable to the government for excess reprocurement costs. The cost for bringing a vessel to a passing standard shall be borne by the Contractor. 2. Fuel oil Fuel oil purchased by the Contractor to replace that used for charter operations will be chargeable to the government on a cost-reimbursement basis with a copy of the fuel vendors receipt. Payment may only be made to the vessel contractor. Fuel oil shall be defined as diesel oil for propulsion and auxiliary diesel engines and gasoline and oil for outboard motors. Approximately 20 gallons of unleaded gasoline will be required for government skiffs used for the charter. It does not include lube oil, lubricants, hydraulic oil, or solvents. 3. Mechanical breakdowns or non-performance of vessel Mechanical breakdown or other non-performance periods of 24 hours or more shall not be considered charter days and will not be reimbursable as charter days. Mechanical breakdown periods which sum to three (3) days or more may be grounds for termination of this contract. 4. Evaluation Technical qualifications and past performance will be considered significantly more important than price. Technical evaluation factors are: 1) Experience & qualifications of captain & crew 2) Adequacy of vessel & equipment 3) Past performance. Prices offered on options for performance in 2004 and 2005 will be included in the price evaluation. 5. Applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial applies to this acquisition with no addenda. Offers shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with offer. FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition with no addenda. FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following FAR clauses are applicable to this acquisition: 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals; 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns and Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3), Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793); 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.225-3, Buy American Act- Supplies(41 U.S.C.10); and 52.225-9, Buy American Act-Trade Agreements Act-Balance of Payments Program(41 U.S.C. 10,19 U.S.C.2501-2582) . 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item. The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days prior to performance. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. Proposals may be faxed to (206) 527-7755, or mailed to U.S. Dept. of Commerce, NOAA, WASC, AMD, 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115 Attn: Linda Shaw. Offerors shall include a binding signature with their fax or deliver of a hardcopy offer, and please also include a statement of your intentions to be bound by the proposal. Offerors are encouraged to contact Linda Shaw at Linda.C.Shaw@noaa.gov or (206) 526-6461 to request copies of forms for technical and price proposals. Deadline for receipt of proposals and statements accompanying email proposals is 2:00 p.m. PST on April 16, 2004. Late, or incomplete proposals will not be considered. Referenced FAR clauses can be found at http://www/arnet.gov/far/ *****This office requires all contractors be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR)or contract award can not be made to them. To register in CCR go to http:///www.ccr.gov/ . A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or at (800)333-0505.*****
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