Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNO... THIS IS A COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORMAT IN FAR SUBPART 12.6, AS SUPPLEMENTED WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS NOTICE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. This synopsis/solicitation 1305M2-20-01384-NFFN constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), NOAA Research Vessel (R/V) Caretta, has a requirement for shipyard repair service. The Period of Performance is March 30, 2020 through April 30, 2020. All work shall be completed at the Contractor’s facility in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW). The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on Best Value/Trade Off. Quote shall include all costs associated with each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor’s quote. This RFQ is 100% set aside for small businesses. The associated NAICS code is 336611, Ship Building and Repairing, with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees. Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: 1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; 2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror; 3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; 4. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, and; 5. Completed Past Performance Reference form. 6. Completed Narrative of Past Experience. 7. Certificate of Insurance, in accordance with the SOW. 8. List of Subcontractors, in accordance with the SOW. 9. List of Key Personnel, in accordance with the SOW. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on March 20, 2020; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on Best Value/Trade Off. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to Natasha.Thieman@noaa.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing to Natasha.Thieman@noaa.gov by 11:00 am. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), on March 16, 2020. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. The anticipated award date is on or about March 24, 2020. Contractors are encouraged to register with the Contract Opportunities Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within Contract Opportunities where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. The Government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt of quotes. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to request and receive a confirmation of the quote receipt. **Site Visit** It is recommended that contractors interested in submitting quotes schedule a site visit with NOAA staff to inspect the vessel. Site Visits shall be scheduled for March 11, 2020 or March 12, 2020 between the hours of 8:00 am and 2:00 pm, Central Daylight Time (CDT). Questions will be considered at any time prior to, or during, the site visit; however, quoters will be asked to confirm verbal questions in writing no later than 11:00 am, CDT on March 16, 2020. Subsequent to the site visit, an amendment to the solicitation containing an abstract of the questions and the Government's answers, will be made publicly available. To schedule a visit. Please contact: Kendall Falana at (228)549-1761 or by e-mail Kendall.m.falana@noaa.gov Michael Hendon at (228)549-1643 or by e-mail Michael.hendon@noaa.gov ** Please note: Upon contract award and before any service begins, the contract issued requires the Contractor to provide evidence meeting the NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy in accordance with the NOAA Acquisition Manual (NAM) Contract Clause 1330-52.222-71 beginning on page Fourteen (14) of this solicitation.**