SOURCES SOUGHT
B -- Marine Mammal Vessel Charter
- Notice Date
- 3/31/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 532411
— Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Region Acquisition Division, 7600 Sand Point Way, Northeast, Seattle, Washington, 98115-6349
- ZIP Code
- 98115-6349
- Solicitation Number
- AB133F-10-RP-0094
- Point of Contact
- Mona M. Ash, Phone: 206-526-6384
- E-Mail Address
-
mona.m.ash@noaa.gov
(mona.m.ash@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NOTICE: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. The information provided in response to this notice will assist the Government in determining the extent of the small business and socio-economic market for the type of work described herein. The intent of the announcement is to identify sources that are qualified small business concerns capable of furnishing The National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Island Fisheries Science Center in Honolulu, Hawaii with the following: A) A small research vessel (SRV) that can support a variety of marine research including but not limited to; marine mammal population survey, coral reef survey work, oceanographic sampling, remote field research support, and conducting various fishing methods (bottom fish, handline, longline, trolling, etc.) to collect samples. Research work may be conducted from the SRV or from skiffs/small boats deployed from the SRV. The SRV must be a vessel suitable for distant open-ocean work with sufficient fuel, sewage, water, and food stores to transit and operate in the Papahanaumokuakea National Monument as well as within the main Hawaiian Island waters. The vessel shall be in proper working order with all required USCG approved safety, navigation and communication devices. Vessel shall be compliant with existing Papahanaumokuakea National Monument regulations, and the captain shall have experience operating in Monument waters. B) This will be an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity type contract. Cruises will range in duration from seven (7) days to 20 days with a minimum of one (1) cruise per year, and a maximum of five (5) cruises per year. The base period of performance is from June 2010 to March 2011 with four (4) one-year option periods. C) The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel/crew, equipment, and services to support the research projects. Scientific equipment will be furnished by the program. In addition, the program may require minor modifications to deck space or removal/re-location of equipment to accommodate the project. D) Vessel Requirements: 1. Vessel must be over 60' Length Overall (LOA) but not more than 300 gross tons. 2. Vessel must be able to maintain a minimum cruising speed of 8 knots in average sea conditions within the operating area. 3. Vessel must have fuel capacity for at least 21 days at sea and a range of at least 2400 nautical miles. 4. Electric power (110/115 V.A.C.) outlet near on-deck work area. 5. Hydraulic ports near on-deck work areas. 6. Seawater and freshwater deck hose for cleaning gear and processing samples. 7. Crane capable of lifting at least 2000 lbs. for deploying and recovering small boats and oceanographic equipment. 8. Deck storage area of at least 200 sq ft for storing and transporting scientific gear and accessories. Deck storage area may be continuous or separated into sections throughout the vessel. 9. Dry storage area of at least 100 cu ft in the interior of the vessel for holding scientific equipment and electronics. Dry storage area may be continuous or separated into sections throughout the vessel. 10. A minimum of 25 cu ft of freezer storage exclusive of space for ship's stores for stowing scientific samples and supplies. Freezer space must be reasonably and safely accessible from the deck and must be available at all times to the scientific party. 11. A suitable dedicated dry counter work space at least 2 X 4 ft with adjacent 110/115 volt power outlets for installation of Government-supplied computers, printer, and scientific electronic equipment. 12. A suitable dedicated wet counter work space at least 2 X 4 ft with access to saltwater hose/faucet for processing samples. A foldable table may be acceptable for the wet counter as long as it does not interfere with deck operations and can be secured to the deck while in used. 13. Access to and use of a suitable chart table. 14. Able to carry, launch, and recover two (2) small boats for scientific and emergency purposes. 15. A desk area (exclusive of galley and accessible at all times) with adjacent 110/115 volt power outlets for data management and analysis. 16. Baitwell, livewell, and/or the ability to secure portable holding tanks on deck for the ability to transport live fish. 17. Clean and sanitary accommodations for crew and scientific field party (minimum of five scientists) which may include both male and female scientists. Stateroom and berthing arrangements must allow for separate rooms for male and female scientists. Bunk areas shall contain at least one drawer or closet per occupant for storage of clothing and personal gear. 18. Potable fresh water supply adequate for vessel and personal use (including showers and laundry) for all personnel aboard for at least 25 days. A minimum of 6,000 gal is required. 19. Clean mattresses with clean fitted covers, pillows, and linens for the scientific field party. 20. A minimum of two heads and two showers shall be available to the scientific field party. Soap, toilet paper, and paper towels shall be provided by the vessel. 21. Workspaces, berthing, and galley spaces shall be adequately ventilated and free from tobacco smoke, excessive engine noise, and hydrocarbon fumes. 22. Washer and dryer for personal laundry. 23. A skiff, inflatable, or rigid hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) measuring at least 5 m (16.5 ft) LOA with an outboard motor (minimum 40 hp). Skiff to be rated at minimum of 400 kg (880 lbs) total carrying capacity; must be stored away from the work area but be readily and easily deployed. A RHIB or inflatable type skiff is preferred. Gasoline fuel for the outboard motor must be stored in Coast Guard and/or DOT approved tanks or containers. 24. Vessel must be ballasted to maintain sea-kindliness during the charter. If crab tanks are used to ballast or trim the vessel, overboard (not on deck) discharge must be provided. Fuel oil considered as ballast should not be considered in the vessel's fuel-endurance estimation. 25. In an effort to reduce marine debris pollution, the Captain shall comply with waste management regulations as described in Section V of MARPOL and as regulated by the Papahanaumokuakea Monument. The vessel shall be required to have a storage facility, with or without a trash compactor, to retain all refuse (except food and paper materials) or a means to incinerate this refuse so that it is not disposed of at sea. 26. VHF Radio; a minimum of two radios, one of which must be fixed mounted in the bridge. Two additional radios are required for each skiff. The program will provide VHF radios for the scientist and program supplied boats. 27. Single side-band unit. 28. Plotter (flatbed and/or CRT) with capability of plotting input from GPS. 29. GPS (Global Positioning System) 30. Radar--2 units with a minimum range of 38.6 km (24 miles). 31. Depth sounder; color scope unit with minimum range of 1,100 m (600 fm) and operating in the 38-50 kHz range. 32. An electronic charting system that will allow for continuous recording of position and depth by the scientific staff. 33. Satellite telephone with internet access. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for transmission costs of Government messages and calls. 34. Vessel Monitoring Equipment The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 532411 with a size standard of $7 million. All contractors doing business with the Government are now required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). In addition, completion of the online representation and certifications application (ORCA) is required. NOTE: THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT CONSIDERED A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL BUT A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded on the basis of responses received to this notice. All interested parties must respond to this announcement by April 9, 2010. Documentation to support the contractor's capability to perform these services must be submitted in writing and include the contract number, point of contact and phone number, and a description of services performed under previous contracts for the same services, DUNS Number, CCR, Cage Number, business type and size, i.e., small, large, non-profit, educational, etc.; and a brief narrative regarding its capability to provide the services as described above. Any response that does not include this information will not be considered. The Government will review each response to determine if the contractor has the experience, knowledge, and capability to perform the services as specified above. Detailed information must be submitted by email to the address noted below by 2:00 PM local Seattle time, April 9, 2010. Email Address: Mona.M.Ash@noaa.gov. Questions of any nature must be addressed in writing as NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE HONORED.
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- Address: Northwest Hawaiian Islands, United States
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