SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- V - - Deployment of National Data Buoy (NDBC) Buoy 6N16 at NOAA Station 46002 & Deep Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami's (DART) Buoy 2.6D04 at Station 46405
- Notice Date
- 5/5/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 483113
— Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Data Buoy Center, National Data Buoy Center Building 1100, Room 360F, Stennis Space Center, MS, 39529-6000
- ZIP Code
- 39529-6000
- Solicitation Number
- QA1330-04-RQ-0027
- Response Due
- 5/19/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/3/2004
- Point of Contact
- Timothy Black, Contract Specialist, Phone 228-688-2382, Fax 228-688-3153, - Dennis Morris, Contract Specialist, Phone 228-688-1706, Fax 228-688-3153,
- E-Mail Address
-
tim.black@noaa.gov, dennis.morris@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement is a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation number is QA1330-04-RQ-0027 and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-22. The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 requires the deployment of one (1) 6 meter buoy and one (1) DART buoy in accordance with the following statement of work (SOW): 1.0 PURPOSE This SOW provides the contractor information necessary to prepare quotes to deploy one NDBC 6 meter buoy used for open ocean meteorological data and one DART buoy with Bottom Pressure Recorder (BPR) used for early detection of Tsunami?s. The 6 meter buoy provides part of the National Weather Service forecast data, and is available for public use. The (2.6 meter) DART buoy and BPR are used for Deep Ocean Assessment of Tsunami?s which will provide deep-ocean bottom pressure measurements in real time for early detection of tsunamis. This SOW provides specifics for deployment of weather buoy 6N16 at NOAA station 46002 and DART buoy 2.6D04 at station 46405 with recovery and deployment of BPR. The contractor shall submit quotes on two options: Option #1 is to load the vessel at the US Coast Guard Station in Astoria , OR and upon completion of the mission, return to Astoria, OR to unload NDBC equipment and personnel. Option #2 is to load at the ships home port, and return to home port or a port chosen by the contractor that has facilities to off load all NDBC equipment and personnel. 2.0 PROJECT DETAILS National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) station 46002 is to be established at GPS coordinates 42 degrees 34 minutes 39 seconds N, 130 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds W approximately 260 NM west (2660T) from Cape Blanco, CA, and 295 NM west /northwest (2960T) from Cape Mendocino, CA. The buoy is a boat shaped aluminum buoy, with dimensions 20'x 8' x8', drawing 5' draft. NOAA buoy 6N16 weighs approximately 16,000lbs. The buoy?s mooring consists of three portions: upper, middle, and lower sections. The upper mooring section is a six foot nylon insulator at the top, followed by a swivel, and then 90' of 1-1/2" open link chain. The middle mooring section consists of 1000' of 1-3/4 inch nylon spliced into 4400' 1-1/8 inch nylon, spliced into 4,400' of 1-5/8 inch poly-pro line. The lower mooring section consists of 360' of 1-1/2 inch open link chain and 6000 lb anchor. Deployment is scheduled to commence on or about June 01, 2004 and shall conclude with return to the designated port. Once at deployment site, the ship shall deploy the buoy and mooring components. The buoy can either be loaded on deck or towed by the mooring to the deployment site. To tow by the mooring a hawser will be connected to the first 90 feet of chain and the buoy towed by the hawser. After the buoy has been successfully deployed, the vessel is required to remain on station a minimum of three hours for system testing. DART station 46405 is to be established at GPS coordinates 42 degrees 54 minutes 11 seconds N, 130 degrees 54 minutes 32 seconds W. The buoy is a foam hull with stainless steel frame which is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of 103 inches and weighs 1350lbs. The mooring consisting of upper mooring of 4 meters 1 inch long link chain, the middle mooring section consists of 330 meters of 1 inch nylon spliced into 425 meters 7/8 inch nylon, spliced into 550 meters of 3/4 inch nylon line. The lower mooring section consists of 5.5 meters 1" open link chain attached to eight each railcar wheels 6850lbs. The BPR mooring consists of five pairs of 17? glass balls with each set separated with small section of galvanized chain. The upper set is equipped with red bicycle flag to facilitate sitting during recovery. The first and second sets are separated by 10 meters of ?? Yalex. The remainders of glass floats are separated by 3-meter sections of ?? nylon line. Following the glass floats is a 1.5? shackle and 50 meters of ?? Yalex. The anchor is 48? x 39? x 1?? steel plate which is released by acoustic release on recovery. There are maximum sea states in which the vessel is expected to operate. The decision whether to go or no-go when considering weather conditions shall be made by mutual agreement between the NDBC representative and the boat Captain, with the Captain having the final authority to postpone, cancel, or delay a mission. Due consideration will be given to the safety of the vessel and personnel aboard at all times. A no-go decision because of weather will not be considered cancellation of the contract. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 The contract will be a firm fixed price, per day charge. The per day charge will include all costs necessary to perform the contract, including but not limited to the following: estimated transit times from port to site and port-of-return, vessel rental fees (if applicable), vessel reconfiguration and restoration costs (if applicable), fuel/ oil consumption, and food and accommodations for 3 NDBC representatives. 3.2 Captain shall be licensed for offshore transportation to the location specified. The vessel must meet all United States Coast Guard requirements. Vessel specification sheets shall be provided with the quote. 3.3 The contracted vessel will load the NDBC gear, personal, and buoy at either the U.S. Coast Guard Base Astoria, OR and preferably return to the same location. Or, as stated in paragraph one above, depart and return from/to, the vessels home port. 3.4 The ship requires a minimum working deck area of 25 X 50 feet. It must have sufficient pad-eyes or hold-downs on the deck to accommodate equipment during transit, and for the conduct of operations. The hold-downs or pad-eyes must be capable of supporting 6,000lbs. Winches and capstans are not required, but are very helpful to serve as cross deck working appliances. 3.5 Capable of transporting a full mooring consisting of 500 feet of 1-? inches OLC (11,000lbs.) and one 6,000 lb anchor. The chain must be faked out on the stern or side of the-vessel. 3.6 On-board equipment must be provided for welding, acetylene cutting, and electrical power of 120/208 VAC. Communications equipment to maintain contact with shore based personnel. 3.7 The ship must have the ability to hold position (within 25 meters) and have GPS for marking the position of the anchor. 3.8 The amount of notice needed to ship equipment: 5 days, the number of personnel traveling to station: two support contractors and one NDBC government representative. The ship will provide a crane operator and sufficient personnel to assist in handling of tag lines while on-station. Time on station: 6 - 8 hours. 3.9 A small boat (minimum 5 meter RHI) and operator is required to assist in servicing the buoy if it is damaged during deployment. The boat must be capable of operating in Beaufort Force 4 seas. 3.10 The stern section of the vessel shall be free of bulwarks and obstructions to accommodate deployment of the mooring. The edge of the deck that runs along the stern section must not have any sharp edges to chaff the mooring line. 3.11 The ship must be capable of conducting deck operations in Beaufort Force Sea State 4. 3.12 Comfortable, quarters and mess facilities for as many as 3 NDBC personnel for the duration of the trip. 3.13 NDBC reserves the right to conduct a survey of the vessel prior to awarding the contract. 3.14 The contractor must carry adequate liability to cover persons, equipment, and any damage/loss that might result from operations during the course of the trip. Note: Complete replacement cost for a 6-meter buoy is approximately $ 245,000. The cost of the DART buoy is $40,000. 4.0 TASKS 4.1 Prior to the commencing operation, NDBC technicians will conduct a meeting with all vessel personnel to assure everyone understands the details of the operation and what each person must do to assure a safe and successful mission. Agreement between the ship?s operator(s) and NDBC personnel regarding safety and operational procedures shall be reached prior to commencement of the trip. Inability to settle any disagreement between parties to the satisfaction of NDBC as a result of failing to follow NDBC procedures that could lead to personnel injury or damage/loss of a buoy(s), could result in cancellation of the contract. 4.2 The 6m buoy can either be towed or loaded on deck for transit to the deployment site at Latitude 42 degrees 34 minutes 39 seconds N, Longitude 130 degrees 21 minutes 35 seconds W. (These are the currently planned coordinates. However, prior to deployment the coordinates may be revised by a distance of several nautical miles from the above stated location). The DART buoy will have to be loaded on deck and cannot be towed. 4.3 Deploy the DART buoy at location 42 degrees 54 minutes 11 seconds N, 130 degrees 54 minutes 32 seconds W, on a new mooring and deploy the BPR at location 42 degrees 54 minutes 124 seconds N, 130 degrees 54 minutes 367 seconds W. After deployment, the crew will need one hour on station to verify the operation. 4.4 After deployment of the buoy, the ship shall remain on station a minimum of three hours while NDBC conducts system testing and deploys the buoy. In the event a problem with any of the buoy?s systems is detected after deployment, the ship may be required to remain on-scene for several hours while repairs are affected. 4.5 Return to port and unload equipment. 5.0 SAFETY OSHA compliant safety practices shall be adhered to at all times. 6.0 DELIVERABLES *A vessel capable of the requirements listed in section 3 *Proof of insurance *Captain?s certifications *6 meter buoy deployed on station 46002 *2.6 meter buoy deployed on station 46505 *BPR retrieved and re?deployed on station 46505 7.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT *6 meter buoy *2.6 meter buoy *BPR assembly *Complete mooring *Test equipment *Slings and quick release if used All offerors shall submit a firm-fixed price quote for either Option 1 or Option 2. The quote shall include the unit price based on a daily rate. For estimating purposes, offerors shall assume a five-day performance period. The daily rate shall include all costs associated with this effort. The following FAR provisions or clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities;52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.247-21 Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property. Quotes may be faxed to 228-688-3153 or emailed to Tim.Black@noaa.gov Attn: Tim Black; or mailed to the National Data Buoy Center, Attn: Tim Black, Building 1100 Room 360, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529. This solicitation is 100 percent set aside for small business. The NAICS Code is 483113 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. See Numbered Note 1.
- Place of Performance
- Address: U.S. Coast Guard Station, Astoria, OR
- Zip Code: 97103
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 97103
- Record
- SN00580285-W 20040507/040505211817 (fbodaily.com)
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