MODIFICATION
R -- Logistical and Administrative Assistance to the International Scientific Committee for Tuna and Tuna-like Species
- Notice Date
- 3/19/2008
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Region Acquisition Division, 7600 Sand Point Way, Northeast, Seattle, WA, 98115-6349, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 98115-6349
- Solicitation Number
- WRAD-8-0188-NFFR7400-8-33478
- Response Due
- 3/28/2008
- Archive Date
- 4/12/2008
- Point of Contact
- Maria Mendoza, Purchasing Agent, Phone (206)526-6671, Fax (206)526-6025
- E-Mail Address
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Maria.L.Mendoza@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- AMENDMENT 01 FULLY REPLACES SOLICITATION POSTED MARCH 13, 2008. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation,services are being procured in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. The office of NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service(NMFS) Fish Biology & Stock Assessment Division located in Honolulu, HI has a requirement for logistical and administrative assistance to the International Scientific Committee for tuna and tuna-like species in the North Pacific. Background: The intent of the ISC is to enhance scientific research and cooperation for conservation and rational utilization of tuna and tuna-like species which inhabit the North Pacific Ocean during a part or all of their life cycle. ISC members include representatives with suitable scientific and fisheries qualifications from countries with fishing entities in the North Pacific region. The ISC-BILLWG coordinates and fosters research initiatives to improve understanding of the biology and ecology of billfish stocks in the North Pacific Ocean. The research focus is to provide advice to the ISC on the effects of fishing on these stocks in the North Pacific Ocean. The work plan activities for the ISC-BILLWG will include: ? Convening workshops to review and discuss research activities, and conduct stock assessments ? Development of training module and focused training on stock assessment and management evaluation strategy methodologies; ? On-site visits to support research activity planning in ISC member countries; ? And organizational and operational planning and implementation. Project Tasks: Task 1. Provide logistical support for priority ISC-BILLWG activities The contractor shall provide logistical support for training, workshops, and meetings identified in the work plan or by the PIFSC contact person. The contractor will support a minimum of two workshops/meetings of the ISC-BILLWG with participation from countries in the North Pacific region. Logistic support includes: ? Attend planning committee meetings to discuss basic goals and objectives and pay all expenses for meetings, workshops, and symposiums conducted with funds in this contract. Expenses may include, but are not limited to: meeting space, AV requirements, catering services, paying travel expenses for non-federal government participants, and meeting materials costs. ? Planning travel for participants to ISC-BILLWG meetings/ workshops etc. These events may be held both on and off site. ? Receive and manage funds for conference, workshop and meeting attendees. Disburse funds to pay invoices for meeting expenses. Provide quarterly financial reports. ? Arrange for meeting space and AV requirements, assisting with hotel and catering services, transportation coordination, and assist with all logistical functions prior to event. Other services may include: ? Preparation of event participant packets for distribution on-site to all participants, speakers and moderators. The participant packet shall include (when applicable) (a) a final agenda with detailed program information, (b) a resource list of all speakers and moderators, (c) a list of all registered participants, and (d) a welcome letter (from the workshop/conference organizers). Other relevant materials collected from speakers and other sources may be considered for inclusion in the participant packet. Task 2. Provide logistical support for expert visits Based on the ISC-BILLWG work plan, the Contractor will work with the NOAA PIFSC contact person in Hawaii in collaboration with other key players to set up a minimum of one exchange visit among scientists in the region. The Contractor will also provide logistical support for expert visits to follow up on regional training as stated in the ISC-BILLWG work plan. Place of Performance: The services are to be performed off-site, but the Contractor will be required to visit the NOAA PIFSC in Honolulu to attend planning and committee meetings. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. See NUMBERED NOTE 1, 100% Small business set aside. A firm-fixed order will be issued with period of performance of twelve months from date of award plus two option years. All interested parties must respond to this announcement within fifteen (15) calendar days of its publication. This RFQ closes at 4:00 p.m. March 28, 2008. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to (206) 526-6025 attention to Maria Mendoza or email at maria.l.mendoza@noaa.gov. This is a small purchase action estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far 1. 52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (APR 2005) 2. 52.243-1 I CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987)--ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) 3. 52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (OCT 2003) 4. 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) 5. 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2005) 6. 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MAY 2004) 7. 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999) 8. 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (APR 1984) 9. 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (MAR 2005) 10. 1352.239-73 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (OCT 2003)11. 1352.239-74 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS/SUBCONTRACTOR PERSONNEL FOR ACCESSING DOC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS (OCT 2003 12. 52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987) 13. 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Dec 2004) 14. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) ****The Western Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date, NO award can be made unless the vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV. NOTE: THIS NOTICE WAS NOT POSTED TO FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (19-MAR-2008); HOWEVER, IT DID APPEAR IN THE FEDBIZOPPS FTP FEED ON THIS DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: HONOLULU,HI
- Zip Code: 96822-2396
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 96822-2396
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