Inactive
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice ID:1333MF24Q0015
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1333MF24Q0015 Vessel and crew for deployment and retrieval of video arrays, eDNA sampling and sidescan mapping (24 hr operations) in the Gulf of Mexico *PREVIOUS AWARD N...
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1333MF24Q0015 Vessel and crew for deployment and retrieval of video arrays, eDNA sampling and sidescan mapping (24 hr operations) in the Gulf of Mexico *PREVIOUS AWARD NUMBER IS 1333MF23PNFFN0066 . VENDORS CAN VIEW COST AND INCUMBENT INFORMATION BY SEARCHING THE AWARD NUMBER )1333MF23PNFFN0066) IN FPDS.GOV (i) 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 and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1333MF24Q0015. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02 (JAN 2024) (Deviation 2024-06) (JAN 2024). (iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 483114. The small business size standard is 550 employees. (v) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials services and facilities (unless otherwise provided herein) to Contractor services for vessel to be used in the CRP project to conduct relative abundance surveys of federally managed reef fish in the US Gulf of Mexico. Vessel will primarily be used to deploy and retrieve stationary camera arrays, eDNA sampling and sidescan sonar mapping systems as outlined in the SOW. Operating area will be between longitudes 87°20’ and 85°25’ and south to latitude 29°45’, to a maximum depth of 200 m. Vessels will be required to have cruise lengths of 14 days and undergo 24 hour operations. This work must be completed by November 30th, 2024. (vi) Description of requirements is as follows: See attached Statement of Work INVOICES TO BE BILLED IN ARREARS OF COMPLETED SERVICES. PROVIDE UNIT AND ANNUAL PRICING FOR THE BASE YEAR. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD. VENDOR MUST PROVIDE SAM UEI AND CAGE NUMBER. (vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Period of performance shall be: DATE OF AWARD THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024. Place of Performance: In the area between longitudes 87°20’ and 85°25’ and south to latitude 29°45’, to a maximum depth of 200 m. SEE SOW FOR FIGURES (viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. (ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. (x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer. (xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. (xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023), applies to this acquisition apply can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. (xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply. (xv) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than the date and time written on block 10 of the attached SF18. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Shawana.Randolph@noaa.gov (xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to Shawana.Randolph@noaa.gov UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®. (End) 1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010) OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO Shawana.Randolph@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2 days before the posting offerors due/close date. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (End of clause)
