Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Vessel for Performing Dive Survey Cruises near Dry Tortugas *SIMILAR SERVICES PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED UNDER PO 1333MF22PNFFN0043 FPDS SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR ADDITIONAL VEN... COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Vessel for Performing Dive Survey Cruises near Dry Tortugas *SIMILAR SERVICES PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED UNDER PO 1333MF22PNFFN0043 FPDS SHOULD BE CONSULTED FOR ADDITIONAL VENDOR AND PRICING INFORMATION NOT THE CO/POC. (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 1333MF24Q0025. (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 the purchase of the following commercial item(s)/services: CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Research live-aboard dive cruises for at least 10 divers to complete reef visual census (fish), coral demographic, and benthic assessment surveys in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of Performance is Date of Award through September 30, 2024, with surveys expected to occur between 05/15/2024 to 09/30/2024 (vi) Description of requirements is as follows: See attached Statement of Work which applies to Base Year INVOICES TO BE BILLED AFTER EACH CRUISE SET IS COMPLETED OR ONCE ALL SERVICES ARE COMPLETED. PROVIDE PER UNIT AND AGGREGATE PRICING FOR THE QUOTE. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON THE ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD. (vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Date of Award through September 30, 2024, with surveys expected to occur between 05/15/2024 to 09/30/2024 Place of Performance is in and around the Dry Tortugas National Park (DRTO) and along the Florida Reef Tract. in accordance with the SOW. (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 time and date stated in block 10 of 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. 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 3 days before offerors are due. 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)