SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Flatfish Catchability
- Notice Date
- 6/13/2013
- 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-13-RQ-0446
- Archive Date
- 8/13/2013
- 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 the Cooperative Research Program of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) for Charter Vessel Partner Support to participate in a priority research project relative to Northeast fisheries. The vessel shall be involved in conducting a catchability study and biological sampling of flatfish populations on Georges Bank. The purpose of the sampling will be (1) to develop comparative estimates of flatfish abundance in a relatively small and productive flatfish area using different vessels and gear; (2) to better understand the relative catchability of the surveying system on the NEFSC R/V Henry Bigelow; and (3) to provide biological sampling of flatfish populations in this area. The project will evaluate differences in catchability and flatfish abundance estimates of a 4-seam net with a cookie sweep fished on the commercial vessel selected for this work with the same 4-seam net with a rockhopper sweep fished aboard the R/V Bigelow simultaneously on Georges Bank. The study will focus on yellowtail flounder and winter flounder, but the project will broadly address flatfish catchability. Results will be used to calibrate a possible future flatfish pilot survey designed to improve sampling density and precision of flatfish biomass estimates on Georges Bank. The selected vessel will be tasked with sampling between 50 and 60 bottom trawl stations on Georges Bank during a 6 day trip. The sampling must occur concurrently with sampling aboard the R/V Bigelow in the same area to ensure maximum comparative power. 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. 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 - 5, 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 (preferably with photos of deck configuration, berthing arrangement and wheelhouse electronics); (2) Description of each 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 13, 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 Roberta.H.Smith@noaa.gov. Quotes will be accepted electronically at the following email address: Roberta.H.Smith@noaa.gov and via facsimile at (757) 441-3786.
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