SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- CHARTER VESSEL SERVICES FOR SURFCLAM AND OCEAN QUAHOG SURVEYS
- Notice Date
- 7/7/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 114112
— Shellfish Fishing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Norfolk Federal Building, 200 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
- ZIP Code
- 23510
- Solicitation Number
- EA133F-11-RQ-0772
- Archive Date
- 8/9/2011
- Point of Contact
- Roberta Smith, Phone: 757-441-6528, Brendon J Johnson, Phone: 757-441-3344
- E-Mail Address
-
roberta.h.smith@noaa.gov, brendon.johnson@noaa.gov
(roberta.h.smith@noaa.gov, brendon.johnson@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Norfolk, VA is soliciting quotes, on behalf of Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for A Charter Vessel Services for Surfclam and Ocean Quahog Surveys for projects relative to the Northeast fisheries along the continental shelf from Virginia through Massachusetts including the U.S waters of Georges Bank. A single vessel will be selected for conducting resource surveys (and associated experiments) up to 6 sea days with up to four additional option days. Dockside periods for staging and for destaging will be required by the operator. During the research operations, the selected vessel shall deploy two clam survey dredges up to 150 inches total width during standardized 5-minute tows at specific locations provided by the scientific party. The catch will be transported across a vessel supplied shaker table and sorting conveyor where scientific personnel will sort the catch. Specimens selected for scientific data collection will be moved to a scientific van (modified 8' X 20' ISO container) on the deck of the vessel where biological data will be collected including lengths, shell height and meat weight data, and other biological data as required. Additional vessel related data including digital global positioning systems (DGPS) location, vessel speed, depth, winch tension, wire and water hose deployed and pump pressure will be recorded. The proposed contract is 100% total small business set aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the acquisition is 114112, Shellfish Fishing. The small business size standard is $4M. The solicitation and proposed fixed price contract will be issued utilizing the test procedures identified in FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program For Certain Commercial Items and will be evaluated on a best value basis wherein the following factors 1 - 4 listed in descending order, when combined, are significantly more important than price: (1) Vessel characteristics and configuration; (2) Vessel's commercial fishing history fishing; (3) Master and crew's work experience and qualifications; (4) Past performance and (5) Price. All responsible sources may submit a quote that shall be considered by the agency. To be eligible for award, vendors must obtain a DUNS number (this may be done by calling 1-800-333-0505) and be registered with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR): www.ccr.gov. Prospective contractors are also required to complete electronic annual representations and certifications at http://orca.bpn.gov in conjunction with the required CCR registration. The solicitation will be available electronically on or about July 8, 2011 via FedBizOpps at www.fedbizopps.gov. Amendments to the solicitation will also be provided on the Internet using the same protocol listed above. Telephone requests for hard copies will not be honored. Hard copies of the solicitation may also be provided in response to a written or faxed request received directly from the contractor. Requests for hard copies of the solicitation may also be faxed to (757) 441-6528. Quotes will be accepted electronically at the following email address: Roberta.H.Smith@noaa.gov and via facsimile at (757) 664-3648.
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