Inactive

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services in which the government intends to acquire in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Department of Commerce (DOC), Natio... This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services in which the government intends to acquire in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories has a requirement for fish feed for Chinook salmon cultures at Little Port Walter, a remote National Marine Fisheries Service field station located on Baranof Island in Southeast Alaska. Three types of feed are required to include 2.0mm or 5/64” feed feed size. CONTRACTOR SPECIFIC TASKS All diets shall be formulated to be fed as sole ration to cultured salmonid species. All Diets must be shelf-stable and not require refrigeration. The following three different types of feed are required: Feed Type 1: Premium High Oil and Vitamin Enhanced Diet Feed Type 1: #0 starter crumble Feed Type 1: #1 starter crumble Feed Type 1: 1/32” or #2 starter crumble Feed Type 1: 3/64” or 1.2mm pellet Feed Type 1: 1/16” or 1.5 mm pellet Feed Type 1: 5/64” or 2.0 mm pellet Feed Type 1: 3/32” or 2.5 mm pellet Protein content of premium formula shall be comprised of no less than 50%, and no less than 45% for pellet sizes. Protein ingredients should be predominantly fish meal and fish oil based. Fat content of starter crumble and pellet sizes shall be comprised of no less than 18%. Absolutely NO Soft Moist Feed Type 2: Maximum Growth Diet Feed Type 2: 3/64” or 1.2mm pellet Feed Type 2: 1/16” or 1.5mm pellet Feed Type 2: 5/64” or 2.0mm pellet Feed Type 2: 3/32” or 2.5mm pellet Protein content of maximum growth formula shall be no less than 50% Fat content of floating diet formula shall be no less than 17% Absolutely NO Soft Moist Feed Type 3: Moderate Growth Diet Feed Type 3: #0 starter crumble Feed Type 3: #1 starter crumble Feed Type 3: 1/32” or #2 starter crumble Feed Type 3: 3/64” or 1.2mm pellet Feed Type 3: 1/16” or 1.5 mm pellet Feed Type 3: 5/64” or 2.0 mm pellet Feed Type 3: 3/32” or 2.5mm pellet Protein content of moderate growth formula shall be comprised of no less than 50% protein for starter crumble, and no less than 47% for pellets. Protein may be compromised of alternative ingredients to promote sustainability and reduce cost. Fat content of starter crumble and pellet sizes shall be comprised of no less than 17%. Absolutely NO Soft Moist A total of up to 60,000 pounds of feed is required for delivery between September 1, 2020 and August 31, 2023 in a total of up to 4 individual deliveries per base and option period at no less than 5000lb of feed per delivery. Feed will be delivered in sealed bags weighing no less than 40lb or no greater than 50lb. The vendor will provide an estimate for the three types of feed (per pound) in all specified sizes. Contractor shall include shipping to Juneau, AK for feed provided under this contract. The contract will be set up so that the government can identify either type of feed of any of the specified sizes. See attached Statement of Work for more information. All interested concerns must submit a quotation and documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide services as described above within fifteen (15) days of the publication date of this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation has been issued. A firm-fixed order is anticipated to be issued in within 24 hours of closing date and time. All responses must be in writing and include pricing and technical information to evaluate best value Emailed Correspondence or Response to Solicitation should be sent to heather.mahle@noaa.gov and reference solicitation # ABL-20116, in the Subject line to ensure it is received successfully. Evaluation and resulting award anticipated to within 24 hours of response date. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $150,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far *** All contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM). No Award can be made unless Cotnractor/Vendor is registered and active in SAM. For additional information visit www.sam.gov. In order to register with SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505.