SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Surf Clam and Ocean Quahog Survey Vessel Charter
- Notice Date
- 6/2/2013
- 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, United States
- ZIP Code
- 23510
- Solicitation Number
- EA133F-13-RQ-0378
- Archive Date
- 7/5/2013
- Point of Contact
- Kenneth C Brumfiel, Phone: 757-441-3433
- E-Mail Address
-
Kenneth.Brumfiel@noaa.gov
(Kenneth.Brumfiel@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 Ecosystem Surveys Branch of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) 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 15 sea days with up to two 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 a specific commercial sized survey dredge up to 150 inches total width provided by industry during standardized 5-minute tows at specific locations provided by the scientific party. The contractor shall provide a second commercial dredge shall be brought along for calibration and selectivity experiments. 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 DGPS location, vessel speed, depth, wire and water hose deployed and pump pressure will be recorded. This is a 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 FAR Part 12 and 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 of importance, when combined, are significantly more important than price: (1) Description of vessel characteristics and configuration, particulars and general arrangement; (2) Description of vessel commercial fishing history and any other information important in evaluating the vessel's fishing capability; (3) Description of the Master's and crew's work experience qualifications including copies of licenses held and emergency medical qualifications and descriptions of research qualifications and past research performed; (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 System for Award Management (SAM): www.sam.gov. The solicitation will be available electronically on or about June 2, 2013 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 Kenneth.Brumfiel@noaa.gov. Quotes will be accepted electronically at the following email address: Kenneth.Brumfiel@noaa.gov and via facsimile at (757) 441-3786.
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