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Amendment 01 The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Attachment 01 – SOW Rev1. The deadline for quotes is extended to 14 July 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific time. This is a combined synopsis/solicit... Amendment 01 The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Attachment 01 – SOW Rev1. The deadline for quotes is extended to 14 July 2023 at 11:00 AM Pacific time. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 separate written solicitation will not be issued. This enclosure is an addendum to FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, which applies to this acquisition. Competitive quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N66001- 23-Q-6374. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this acquisition is 483112, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation and the small business size standard is 1,500 employees. This procurement is Full and Open Competition. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS The Government is seeking to acquire 2 charted vessels to provide support services in deployment/ retrieval of seafloor mapping units and collection of sediment samples. To be considered acceptable and eligible for award, quotes must provide all of the items and quantities listed below and outlined in the attachment titled "Attachment 1-SOW Rev1". The Government will not consider quotes or offers for partial services. Anticipated contract line items are as follows: ITEM NO.DESCRIPTION QUANTITYUNIT OF ISSUE 0001Charter Vessel Services (4 personnel) 1 Lot 0002Charter Vessel Services (8 personnel) 1 Lot The expected Period of Performance for this effort is: 3-6 days during August 2023 to 30 September 2023. The anticipated place of performance for the effort is at several locations in the Gulf of Mexico, between Biloxi, MS and Gautier, MS. Work is expected to take place over multiple multi-day voyages; 30-90 days apart. OFFEROR INSTRUCTIONS The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the solicitation is most advantageous to the Government as defined in the "EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD" Section below. A complete quote must be received for consideration. Respond to each item listed below, if the response is "None" or "Not applicable," explicitly state and explain. The Government may consider quotes that fail to address or follow all instructions to be non-responsive and ineligible for contract award. A complete quote includes a response and submission to each of the following: 1.General Information: Offeror Business Name, Address, Cage and UEI Codes (ensure Representation and Certifications are up to date in SAM.gov), Business Size and Type of Small Business based on applicable NAICS Code as provided above, Federal Tax ID, Primary Point of Contract (to include telephone and e-mail address) 52.212-3, Alternate I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services, applies to this acquisition. Offerors must include a completed copy of this provision with offer. 2.Technical Documentation: a.Technical Approach or Specifications: Submit a narrative technical approach on how all of the services will be provided to support the Statement of Work. Vendors are required to submit vessel specifications, schedule availability, and number of passengers that can be accommodated. Vendors are encouraged to submit pictures, brochures, and other pertinent technical information to facilitate evaluation. b.Sustainable Acquisitions Information and Certification: The contractor shall comply with all sustainable acquisition policies in an effort to minimize the Government's environmental impact and deliver community benefits through better selection and improved usage of products and services. In accordance FAR Part 23, sustainable acquisition policies apply to both contracts for products and services that require the delivery, use, or furnishing of products/services to the Government. Indicate if any the following sustainable acquisition categories apply to any products or services proposed: Energy Efficient, Water Efficient, Recycled, Bio-Based, Environmentally Preferable, Non- ozone depleting substances, Less Toxic and/or Less GHGs. 3.Price Quote: Submit complete pricing for each individual item listed in the "DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS" Section above to include the unit of issue, the extended price for each line item and a total price in US Dollars ($). 4.Commercial Warranty: If available, provide the terms and length of the Workmanship and/or Manufacturer Warranty on the product(s) and/or services proposed included in the proposed purchase price. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD: Basis for Award: The Government intends to award a contract to the responsive, responsible vendor, whose quote conforming to the RFQ is most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Technical, price and past performance factors will be used to evaluate quotes. The vendor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government reserves the right to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of quotes submitted and availability of funds. Factor I – Technical: The Government will evaluate the quote and vendor's narrative demonstrates capability in supporting the SOW requirements, to include all information required for a complete quote as defined in paragraph 2 above: Factor II – Price: The Government will evaluate the total price to determine if it is fair and reasonable. The price quote shall include a unit price for each item and a total firm- fixed-price for all line items. The total firm-fixed-price shall include all applicable taxes, shipping, and handling costs to the shipping address listed above as outlined in paragraph 3 above. Factor III – Past Performance: The Government will evaluate past performance, beginning with the lowest priced quote, by reviewing sources that may include, but are not limited to, information from Government personnel and information from sources such as the offeror's Responsibility/Qualification (R/Q) documentation in System for Award Management (SAM). DUE DATE AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION Eligible Offerors: All offerors must have a completed registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov/. Complete SAM registration means offerors shall have registered CAGE and UEI Codes. Page Limitations: Not Applicable. Formatting Requirements: Submit quotes in electronic PDF or Excel format; and text shall be formatted on an 8 ½ by 11 inch page in 12 point Times New Roman font. Questions Due Date and Submission Requirements: All questions must be received before 12 July 2023 at 11:00 AM, Pacific Time. Questions must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.DC3N.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-23-Q-6374. Include RFQ# N66001-23-Q-6374 on all inquiries. Questions may be addressed at the discretion of the Government. RFQ Due Date and Submission Requirements: This RFQ closes on 14 July 2023 at 11:00AM Pacific Time. Quotes must be uploaded on the NAVWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.DC3N.navy.mil, under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001- 23-Q-6374. E-mail quotes or offers will not be accepted and late quotes will not be accepted. NAVWAR e-Commerce website Assistance: For e-Commerce technical issues, contact the NAVWAR Paperless Help Desk at 858-537-0644 or ebusiness.navwar.fct@navy.mil. Government RFQ Point of Contract: The point of contact for this solicitation is Hannah Chichester at hannah.m.chichester.civ@us.navy.mil Reference RFQ# N66001-23-Q-6374 on all email exchanges regarding this acquisition. RFQ ATTACHMENTS 1.SOW Rev1 2.FAR&DFARS Provisions for Certification APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-04 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice (DPN) 20230609. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses can be accessed in full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations. The following FAR and DFARS Provisions, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-7 System for Award Management (October 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (August 2020) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (November 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (October 2020) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (March 2023) 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (November 2021) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (December 2022) 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials (September 2022) 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (December 2019) 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation (May 2021) 252.225-7059 Prohibition on certain procurements from the Xinjang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation (Jun 2023) 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (May 2022) 252.225-7973 Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (May 2020) 252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk (December 2022) FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022), applies to this acquisition and includes the following clauses by reference: 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment ((AUG 2020) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (June 2020) 52.209-9 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (November 2021) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003)52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (April 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (September 2016) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (June 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (November 2021) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (June 2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (February 2021) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (October 2018) The following FAR and DFARS Clauses, incorporated by reference, apply to this acquisition: 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (October 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (August 2020) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (November 2021) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (June 2023) 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (December 2022) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small business contractors (March 2023) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.243-1 Alt 1 Changes—Fixed Price (Aug 1987)- Alternate I (April 1984) 252.203-7002 Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (December 2022) 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product (April 1992) 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting (January 2023) 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support (January 2023) 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (January 2023) 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (January 2023) 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout (May 2021) 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium (January 2023) 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities (April 2022) 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items (June 2013) 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maudro Regime (January 2023) 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (June 2023) 252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2020-O0015) (May 2020) 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (December 2018) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments (December 2006) 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (January 2023) 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modification (December 1991) 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (January 2023) 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea (January 2023)