SOLICITATION NOTICE
F -- Advancing Bottomfish Assessments in the
- Notice Date
- 6/15/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- 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, Washington, 98115-6349
- ZIP Code
- 98115-6349
- Solicitation Number
- AB133F-11-RP-0105
- Point of Contact
- Levis D Knox, Phone: 206-526-4888, William E. Havens, Phone: 206-526-6461
- E-Mail Address
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levis.d.knox@noaa.gov, william.e.havens@noaa.gov
(levis.d.knox@noaa.gov, william.e.havens@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice. The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) NOAA Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) is seeking a contractor to (1) Provide three fishing vessels (including crew) for up to 45 days per quarter to conduct a pilot fishery independent survey for bottomfish in waters around Oahu and Maui using local fishing vessels, (2) expand the State of Hawaii's bottomfish tagging program to include other areas and species, (3) network with local fisherman and industry to expand fishery dependent sampling of bottomfish at major landing ports and/or auctions throughout the Main Hawaiian Islands (MHI), and (4) assist with logistics to discuss progress of the projects with local constituents, including the fishing and scientific communities. The fishery independent pilot survey constitutes a feasibility study, and data from the survey will be used to determine optimal gear(s), sample sizes, and number of vessels needed to implement fishery independent surveys in the Hawaiian Archipelago, Guam, CNMI and American Samoa. The contracted vessels shall have, in proper working order, all required USCG approved safety, navigation and communication devices. Captains of contracted vessels must have sufficient experience with bottomfish fishing in the Hawaiian Archipelago. Data from the tagging study will provide growth and movement data to advance the development of species specific models, as well as our understanding of connectivity. Current length and weight sampling of bottomfish catch in the MHI occurs only at the United Fish Auction (UFA) in Honolulu. A significant amount of catch is also landed and sold at landing ports and/or auctions on islands other than Oahu. Because the growth of individual bottomfish species differs between islands in the MHI, the length structure of the catch from the UFA is not representative of other areas. Data from this study will allow for the development of spatially explicit models and biological reference points. The meetings are an effective way of communicating progress, while at the same time promoting open communication and trust with local fisherman and scientists. REQUIREMENT The Contractor shall furnish the necessary vessels, personnel, equipment, and services (including all bottomfish fishing gear, bait and insurance for the vessel and the ship's personnel) to perform the statement of work/specifications shown below. - Provide three (3) fishing vessels (including crew) to conduct fishing operations for 45 days each quarter year at selected sites in waters around Oahu and Maui. In addition, contract at-sea technicians (scientific personnel) to collect scientific data while at sea. The Captains of contracted vessels must have sufficient experience with bottomfish fishing in the Hawaiian Archipelago. Vessels must be capable of housing 1-2 scientific personnel and crew for the duration of the fishing trip. - Provide additional fisherman to tag and release bottomfish during regular fishing operations following standardized protocols. A key-species list will be provided to each contracted vessel along with tags. While conducting fishing operations throughout the contract period, fish will be tagged and released by the crew and requisite information recorded (e.g., tag number). - Identify a network of bottomfish landing ports in the MHI to conduct length and weight sampling. Assist with the development and implementation of sampling protocols to collect length and weight data and contract technicians or fishermen to collect these data. - Periodically conduct constituent meetings to discuss progress of the projects. This will be a Firm Fixed Price type contract. The Period of performance is for a one (1) year period. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 541990 with a size standard of $7.0 Million. Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation documents may be available on or about July 1, 2011 at the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps or FBO) website: http://www.fbo.gov/. The ESTIMATED response due date is Aug 1, 2011; however, the actual date offers are due will be stated within the solicitation documents. Paper copies of this solicitation will not be issued. The proposed contract is unrestricted. Interested parties should use the FedBizOpps [Add To Watchlist] and [Add Me To Interested Vendors] features which provide a notification when the RFP becomes available for download as well as all postings of information associated with this solicitation, thereafter. Each potential offeror is responsible for checking the FedBizOpps website to gain all current information related to the solicitation. The solicitation and any further announcements regarding the solicitation will be posted only at http://www.fbo.gov/. All questions of any nature regarding this procurement are to be sent in writing to Contract Specialist, Levis Knox at Levis.D.Knox@noaa.gov. All vendors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). NO award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR, please access the following web site: http:///www.ccr.gov/. This procurement also requires offerors to complete the On-Line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/. All responsible, responsive sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
- Record
- SN02473257-W 20110617/110615234606-53b4ece8cb532f84f5318202970780e3 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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