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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MAY 08, 2004 FBO #0894
SOLICITATION NOTICE

B -- Charter Vessel

Notice Date

5/6/2004
 

Notice Type

Solicitation Notice
 

Contracting Office

U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY, APS SMALL PURCHASE SECT 345 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD MS-286 MENLO PARK CA 94025
 

ZIP Code

20192
 

Solicitation Number

GSWR040052
 

Response Due

5/28/2004
 

Archive Date

5/6/2005
 

Point of Contact

ANN MARGRAVE PURCHASING AGENT 2097425079 AMARGRAVE@USGS.GOV;
 

E-Mail Address

Point of Contact above, or if none listed, contact the IDEAS EC HELP DESK for assistance
(EC_helpdesk@NBC.GOV)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The U.S. Geolgoical Survey (USGS) in Anchorage, AK is interested in chartering a seaworthy vessel for 20 days, in two 10 day blocks of 21-30 June, and 6-15 July, 2004. The area of operation will be Glacier Bay and Icy Strait. The cruise will originate and end in Bartlett Cove or Gustavus, Alaska. The vessel will provide transportation and support for up to 6 people (not including crew) working on a USGS research project. Project objectives include: Study of oceanography, plankton, fish and seabirds in Glacier Bay and Icy Strait using transect methods to survey birds and fish (acoustics), and CTD cast, plankton tows, and mid-water trawl to sample water, plankton and fish, at about 80 stations in the Bay. Vessel suitability as determined by a USGS project leader inspector will be a main factor in selecting the contract vessel. VESSEL OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS TO BE PROVIDED FOR USGS - 1.) Name and detailed description of the vessel designated to be used under this contract, and a vessel survey that is not more than four (40 yeard old. USGS must approve any change in the vessel designated in this bid document. 2.) Vessel must meet U.S. Coast Guard standards for an "oceanographic research vessel" for safe operations at sea in the geographic area of Glacier Bay and Icy Strait. 3.) Vessel must have stability booklet, not less than 10 years old, showing that vessel meets U.S. Coast Guard stability standards for fishing vessels. 4.) Current color photographs of the vessel and of inside spaces shall be provided. 5.) The vessel shall be made available for inspection by USGS within 15 days after bid submission and prior to contract award. Vessel shall be made available for inspection in one of the following ports: Gustavus, Juneau, Auke Bay. 6.) Name, proof of U.S. Coast Guard license, and a description of the watercraft experience of the Captain. Captain shall have at least 5 years of experience operating watercraft of the size being offered in the following specific region of Alaska; Southeast Alaska. 7.) Contract or Vessel shall have marine and general public liability insurance with limits of liability for; i) bodily injury of not less than $100,000 for each person and $500,000 for each occurrence, and ii) property damage of not less than $100,000 for each incident and $500,000 in the aggregrate. Proof of insurance shall be provided after contract award. VESSEL REQUIREMENTS: Vessel shall be fully licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard as required by law and shall have passed all appropriate U.S. Coast Guard requirements for safety and seaworthiness. Proof of certification shall be provided with the bid offer. Vessel shall be equiped with U.S. Coast Guard approved inflatable liferafts for up to 6 USGS personnel in addition to vessel crew members. Vessel shall be capable of maintaining a cruising speed of at least 8 knots and be willing to move each day to a new morring spot as directed by the project leader. Areas of safe anchorage will be identified by the vessel master. Vessel shall be equiped with radar, GPS, depth sounder, EPIRB safety equipment, medical kit, current nautical charts, two VHF radios, and enough U.S. Coast Guard approved immersion suits to outfit 6 USGS employees in addition to vessel crew members. The contract vessel must be capable of allowing safe and convenient towing of an acoustic sled alongside the vessel while underway. When the crew is not required for the vessel operations, and determined by the vessel master, the crew will assit USGS personnel with loading and off-loading gear, supplies, and skiffs and maintenance of government-owned equipment. The contract vessel must be capable of supporting mid-water trawling (REQUIRING TWIN TRAWL WINCHES AND ASSOCIATED RIGGING, REEL, DOOR SUPPORTS, A-FRAME, ETC.), and oceanographic surveys and vertical plankton tows (requiring hydrographic winch). Contractor shall be responsible for providing fuel, lubricants, and other consumables for operating the charter vessel. USGS will provide gasoline, oil, and other consumables for government boats. Any mechanical breakdowns in excess of 24 hours that cause rescheduling of the USGS operational schedule shall require the contractor to deduct the operational costs (daily contract rate) for that period of time from their final invoice. Vessel shall carry enough fuel, food and water sufficient for up to 6 USGS personnel plus boat crew for up to 10 days at sea without a port call. All port calls must be prearranged with the USGS Project leader before contract begins. Vessel shall reserve at least 20 square feet of laboratory workspace with dimensions approximating 4 by 5 feet. This space must have 110-volt AC electricity and be dry, clean, and availble 24 hours a day (ie. not in galley). Vessel must provide at least 10 cubic feet of freezer space for the storage of USGS biological samples. Vessel must provide separate stateroom quarters for male (up to 4) and femal (up to 2) scientific staff. GENERAL GUIDELINES: All areas of the vessel shall be accessible to the scientific staff, unless agreed to beforehand. No alcohol will be permitted in enclosed areas of the vessel. The vessel master or designee will, at all times, maintain radio contact with USGS personnel working in small boats from the vessel, according to a pre-arranged radio schedule to assure their safety. In event of a problem or an accident, immediate steps will be taken to assist USGS personnel. Safety orientation will be given on the first day by the vessel master to all USGS personnel aboard, including location of exists, locations and operation of life rafts, communications, storage of immersion suits, vessel evacuation and man overboard procedures. The length of the work day will be jointly determined each day by the Captain and the USGS Project leader. In the event of a disagreement, the master of the charter vessel has final authority per Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). The Captain has the ultimate authority and responsibility for the ship and all personnel aboard and therefore retains the right to operate the ship in a safe manner based on their best judgment. With this responsibility in mind, the Captain must ensure that enough crew members are on the vessel to run a safe 24-hour operation. ACCOMODATIONS: Vessel must have at least 6 permanent bunks with mattresses and bedding available for USGS personnel and additional permanent bunks for required crew members. Bunks shall be a minimum of 76 inches in length and 30 inches wide and, if stacked, there will be a minimum space of 24 inches between upper and lower bunks. Berthing area(s) shall be separate from the galley, wheelhouse, and deck areas, and shall be heated and have adequate ventilation. Vessel shall be clean and provide quality living conditions. This includes being free from continuous noise levels greater than 80 db in the living and work areas and from undersirable and noxious orors. Bed linen will all be washed by the crew before the start of the cruise and once a week during the cruise. Vessel lights, heat, hot water, sanitation facilities including wash basins, toilet, and shower), galley, and cooking and eating supplies shall be appropriate to support up to 6 USGS personnel in addition to the vessel's crew members. Berthing spaces, heads, sinks, and showers will be thoroughly cleaned daily by a vessel crew member. Vessel shall be capable of providing a hot water shower for each USGS person every tow days. Vessel shall have heated drying area separate from living accomodations and routine work areas, and must be capable of drying wet clothing, rain gear, and field equipment overnight for 6 people. Drying area must be large enough to hang these items away from walls. Vessel shall have a flat, dry space available for setup and operation of USGS radios; table-top and laptop computers, and hydroacoustic computers and hardware, in clean working environment (lab). This area will have at least 8 electrical outlets with 110-volt AC electricity. MEALS: Three meals per day for up to 6 USGS personnel shall be provided. The intended work will require odd working hours and, thus, flexibility in meal times and provision of snack food throughout the day. Breakfast and lunch may be either hot or cold meals, but dinner must be a hot meal. Meals must be well balanced, nutritious, palatable and varied. If special dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, vegetarian, diabetic, etc.) are required, USGS will notify the contractor at least 10 days prior to scheduled departure of the nature and number of special diatary requirements. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (06-MAY-2004); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
 

Web Link

Please click here to view more details.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOI/USGS/USGS/GSWR040052/listing.html)
 

Place of Performance

Address: Anchorage, AK

Zip Code: 99503

Country: USA
 

Record

SN00581247-F 20040508/040506213824 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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