SOLICITATION NOTICE
A -- Trawl and Gillnet Vessel Support Services for Study Fleet Research Projects for Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Fisheries
- Notice Date
- 5/30/2012
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Norfolk Federal Building, 200 Granby Street, Norfolk, Virginia, 23510, United States
- ZIP Code
- 23510
- Solicitation Number
- EA133F-12-RP-0098
- Archive Date
- 8/1/2012
- 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
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in Norfolk, VA is soliciting quotes on behalf of the Cooperative Research Program of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for Trawl and Gillnet Vessel Support for Research Projects for the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Fisheries. The NEFSC Cooperative Research Program, along with other research branches within the NEFSC, requires Contractor support in one or more areas of scientific investigation. The Cooperative Research Program complements other NMFS programs and contributes to improved fishery stock assessments and the evaluation of management options. Supported Research Projects for this contract will require participation by trawl and gillnet vessels fishing for long-finned squid, monkfish, and vessels with substantial landings of Georges Bank and Southern New England yellowtail flounder. Vessels home ported outside of the New England/Southern New England area may be required to travel to Pt. Judith, RI or New Bedford, MA for program set-up and initial training. The Contractor shall assist in collecting and confirming tow-by-tow data through an electronic logbook system and a web based data confirmation system. This will be accomplished through use of the NEFSC FLDRS software, or sector management electronic reporting tools capable of recording and transmitting the necessary data elements, as determined by the NEFSC. This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the acquisition is 541712, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. The small business size standard is 500 employees. NOAA anticipates making multiple contract awards as a result of this solicitation. The solicitation and proposed fixed-price contract will be issued utilizing the procedures identified in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation and will be evaluated on a best value basis for the following factors 1 - 3, listed in descending order of importance, when combined, are significantly more important than price: (1) Vessel's commercial fishing history and the vessel's fishing capability and regulatory compliance and catch reporting history. (2) Captain's work experience and qualifications including research qualifications and past experience in Cooperative Research, if applicable. (3) Vessel characteristics and configuration, electronics, particulars and general arrangement, including any net mensuration equipment. All responsible sources may submit a proposal that shall be considered by the agency. To be eligible for award, offerors 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 offerors are also required to complete electronic annual representations and certifications in conjunction with the required CCR registration. ORCA is a web-based system that centralizes and standardizes the collection, storage, and viewing of the Representations and Certifications required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations. Potential offerors are highly encouraged to complete the online provisions within the Representations and Certifications at their earlier convenience at https://orca.bpn.gov. The solicitation will be available electronically on or about June 3, 2012 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. Questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to Roberta.H.Smith@noaa.gov. Proposals 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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