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Flounder Trawl Comparative Cable TED Study

1.0 GENERAL

NOAA Fisheries’ Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) is seeking to charter a twin trawl vessel for a cooperative research study to evaluate the catch rates of trawls equipped with cable Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) to trawls without the cable TED installed. We are requesting bids for a vessel to test the gear modifications in otter bottom trawl gear directed on summer flounder to determine the change, if any in catch of summer flounder, other landed species, and select bycatch. This work will use a paired comparative experimental design, will use NMFS-supplied trawl nets, and the vessel must possess appropriate permits to permit fishing.

Additionally, vessel/crew must be knowledgeable about the flounder fishery and demonstrate summer flounder fishing history.

A commercial fishing twin trawl vessel will be selected to conduct bottom trawl hauls targeting summer flounder during 10 paired tows. To allow for greater collaboration on the study, the exact number of legs, duration of each leg, and timing of each leg will be determined in consultation with the contracted vessel. The study will use standard 2-seam, flounder trawls, provided by the NEFSC. Bottom trawl hauls will be conducted in areas of relatively high abundance of commercially important species with the exact haul locations to be determined in consultation with the contracted vessel. The NEFSC will provide up to three trained scientists to collect the data.

2.0 SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Period of Performance

The planned period of performance includes 10-paired tows with the option for additional 20-paired tows between September and November 2019. The exact dates of the study shall be determined at a later date in consultation with the contractor. For cruise scheduling purposes, a minimum of 5 days notice will be provided to the contractor. If the research sampling is completed in less than the allocated number of pairs, the vessel will be reimbursed for only those trawl pairs completed. The vessel should not plan on more than six paired tows in a fishing day. A fishing day is defined as the vessel being at sea and engaged is scientific comparative fishing trials. If scientific operations are suspended due to vessel equipment failure or the inability of the vessel and/or crew to carry out operations, any tows completed during the suspension of operations will not count towards the study.

2.2 Cruise Operations

Prior to the commencement of the cruise, the vessel will be made available to NEFSC scientific staff, on mutually-agreed upon date(s), to inspect the vessel, install scientific equipment, and to meet with the Master and owners. Any software, gear, nets and/or equipment installed on the vessel for the purpose of conducting the research cruise will be removed by NEFSC at the end of the cruise.

The vessel must have a minimum of four crew, covering the role of Master, mate, engineer, chief steward, and cook-mate to operate the vessel and to support scientific operations. The

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Master and at least one other member of the ship’s crew must be fluent in English. While at sea, the Master is responsible for the operation of the vessel to ensure the safety of the scientific staff and all crewmembers. The Chief Scientist will be in charge of overseeing the scientific sampling. Any damage to the vessel and its gear which occurs during the cruise is the responsibility of the vessel. The crew is responsible for operation of the vessel, fishing operations and assisting with processing of the catch. It is imperative that all fish be removed from the entire net after each set to ensure that all fish recorded are from the correct set. After each set, the catch will be sorted to species and lengths will be collected from selected species. In addition, biological data may also be collected from selected species.

Each cruise leg will take place in the continental waters of the western North Atlantic with a priority on Southern New England and mid-Atlantic regions in water depths ranging from 5- 200 fathoms. Fishing may occur day and night up to 6 paired tows a day; operating on agreed-upon watches, at pre-determined haul locations. Suitable trawl doors, ground cables, and legs must be provided by each vessel. It is imperative that each haul be conducted according to standard operating procedures which will be provided prior to departure. These procedures will include a standardized tow duration (time net is in contact with the bottom), a standard towing speed, and standardized setting and retrieval procedures. Some time at the beginning of the initial cruise leg may be dedicated to gear trials to ensure proper configuration of the research fishing gear.

The design of the study requires that the catches of the TED-equipped trawl be compared to a trawl without the TED. It is important that paired tows be conducted in similar locations to commercial tows. For reference to appropriate sampling procedures, we recommend, ICES Cooperative Research Report No. 215, Manual for Methods of Measuring the Selectivity of Towed Fishing Gears (available from Henry Milliken – henry.milliken@noaa.gov). Data collected during each tow for each net will include location, tow time, tow speed, depth, amount of wire out, and total weight (kgs) of flounder and other landed species caught. Total bycatch weight (kgs) and total counts and weights of key species of bycatch will also be collected as time allows.

The vessel crew will be responsible for repairing any damage to the trawl gear incurred during the study. It is crucial to the success of the study that the gear be maintained in its original condition. A detailed net plan will be provided by the NEFSC. At the end of the charter, the vessel crew is responsible for thoroughly cleaning, washing, and baling all nets.

This includes removal of all fish, crabs, seaweed, etc. and towing the net behind the vessel until it is free of any biological material. All nets will be neatly stacked and baled securely with rope and returned to Trawlworks in Rhode Island.

The vessel shall utilize and maintain nautical charts, logs and/or computer software(s) that provide a record of the vessel’s location, operations, operating conditions and any significant vessel-related events. These charts, logs and software output(s) shall be made available upon request of the Chief Scientist. The Master shall provide access to scientific personnel of GPS location data, speed, RPM, and other available operational data during the trawling activities, either by recording or electronically logging these data.

Nothing herein contained shall be construed as creating demise of the vessel to the Government. The Contractor under this contract shall retain complete and exclusive

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2.3 Permits / catch disposition

In order to reduce the vessel costs, the vessel will be permitted to retain and sell their catch.

The vessel must possess the required permits and it is estimated that 12,600 lbs fluke quota would be minimum requirement to complete this study.

2.4 Provisions

Three (3) meals per day (breakfast, lunch and dinner) shall be provided or available for up to 3 scientists. Meat or fish shall be included at each lunch and dinner along with a vegetable and dessert or fruit. Milk, coffee, tea, water, cold juice and soft drinks shall be available at all times. Meals, in unregulated quantities, shall be prepared for all members of the scientific crew during each day of vessel operations under this contract.

2.5 Emergency Medical Care, and Health

2.5.1 Medical Services.

The Contractor shall provide at least one (1) crewmember trained in first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillator (AED) use while underway for the duration of the contract.

2.5.2 Medical Provisions.

The contracted vessel shall be outfitted with a current first aid manual, complete first aid kit and automated external defibrillator (AED). The Contractor shall establish adequate and reasonable controls and procedures for the custody and safekeeping of all medical supplies, equipment and controlled medical substances.

2.6 Living and Working Conditions for Scientific Personnel

2.6.1 Accommodations.

All vessels chartered by NOAA shall be outfitted with accommodations for NOAA-authorized personnel at least equivalent to that which is minimally required for crew members and in keeping with good marine practice. An adequate number of staterooms, heads and showers shall be provided to accommodate the total number of persons aboard to the extent possible. All living and working spaces, including galleys, mess rooms, heads, showers, berthing spaces, passageways, lounges, recreation areas, store rooms, and laboratory spaces, shall be free of pests and vermin and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition for the duration of the charter.

The vessel shall have ship service electrical, potable water, ventilation, heating or cooling, marine sanitation, and pollution control equipment of sufficient capacity to support NOAA-authorized personnel and mission-related equipment and activities. All ship service systems, ship equipment, and vital systems, shall be operational and maintained in good working order for the duration of the charter.

2.6.2 Liquor or Illegal Drugs.

During the charter period, the possession or use of intoxicating liquor and or illegal drugs by any person, aboard the vessel, is not permitted and may be grounds for termination of

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the Contract by the Government. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements to maintain a Drug Free Workplace contained in FAR 52.233-6. The Contractor shall comply with all the requirements of 46 CFR Part 16 for chemical Tests for dangerous drugs and alcohol.

2.6.3 Firearms.

During the cruise period, all firearms, should any be onboard, shall be kept under lock and key by the Master.

2.6.4 Smoking.

Smoking shall be prohibited in all interior spaces occupied by or utilized by the Scientific Field Party. Smoking on deck shall be in designated areas only.

2.6.5 Harassment

At no time during the vessel charter period which includes staging and destaging in-port times shall any member of the scientific party or crew be subjected to or take part in, any acts of discrimination based on sex, disability, race, color, ethnic nationality, sexual orientation or gender identification. This includes discriminatory comments, jokes, propaganda or harassment whether directly or indirectly involving a member of the scientific party or crew member.

2.6.6 Professional Work and Living Environment.

The vessel crew and participating scientists shall jointly promote a professional work and living environment free of sexism, racism, bigotry, pornography and other activities normally not tolerated in a professional work environment.

2.6.7 Potable water

Water intended for personal use and consumption that is taken, produced, or stored aboard the vessel shall be handled in accordance with applicable regulations. Evidence of bacteriological and chemical testing of shipboard potable water taken from the vessel’s storage tanks via the vessel’s distribution system by a certified laboratory within three months of the charter period shall be provided. Potable water shall be tested and treated to maintain a pH of 6.8 to 7.8 and a residual halogen content of 0.2 ppm to 2.0 ppm free available chlorine (or equivalent) weekly. Water should be free of tastes, odors, and turbidity that would be objectionable to the majority of those on board. Alternatively, bottled water can be provided.

2.7 Passengers

The Contractor shall not permit any passengers to be transported aboard either vessel for any reason without specific approval of the COTR. This restriction applies to Government employees, Contractor’s employees who are not crewmembers, Scientific Field Party personnel not assigned to the Scientific Field Party and the general public.

2.8 Security

Emergency phone numbers for local port officials and law enforcement shall be available to the person on watch. Best marine practices shall be in place while underway to ensure that unauthorized personnel or craft are not permitted to approach the vessel. The Master of each vessel shall take all additional customary and reasonable precautions to ensure that no

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3.0 VESSEL REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Minimum Vessel Specifications

3.1.1 The vessel must be capable of safely trawling on the continental shelf of the Northwest Atlantic in water depths of 5-200 fathoms.

3.1.2 The vessel shall have been actively used for commercial trawling or research where trawl gear was used in the past 12 months

3.1.3 The vessel must be equipped to tow two nets simultaneously (twin trawl).

3.1.4 The vessel must be able to tow the NEFSC flounder trawl gear continuously for 1 hour under all weather conditions. Typically, this will require a minimum continuous horsepower of 400 or greater.

3.1.5 The vessel must be able to maintain a minimum cruising speed of 8 knots in low sea states.

3.1.6 A dry storage area for scientific supply storage of at least 50 ft2.

3.1.7 A suitable, dedicated, dry counter area on the bridge large enough to accommodate one computer and monitor with adjacent 110/115-volt power outlets for collection of vessel sensor data.

3.1.8 One (1) dedicated, clean, sanitary, and sufficiently ventilated berth with mattress will be provided for each scientist. It is preferred that each crew member has a dedicated berth as well.

3.1.9 A minimum of one head, one shower and sink with hot water that is available to scientific crew.

3.1.10 Adequate fresh water supply.

3.1.11 Sufficient potable water for 5 days.

3.1.12 Electrical power outlets (AC 110v) available.

3.1.13 The vessel must be completely rigged for twin trawling including:

2.1.1.1 Three wire system to effectively fish a twin trawl system.

2.1.1.2 Net monitoring system to ensure proper performance of the gear.

2.1.1.3 A stern ramp and gallows, or gantry/winch hauler.

2.1.1.4 At least one net reel; 2 net reels are preferred.

2.1.1.5 Split trawl winches and third wire winch with a minimum of 400 fathoms of trawl wire in good condition and free of signs of excessive wear (frayed, broken strands, excessive corrosion etc.).

2.1.1.6 The ability to accurately measure the length of trawl wire deployed.

2.1.1.7 A well-lit, deck area clear of obstructions of at least 100 ft2 for use by scientific crew.

2.1.1.8 The ability to efficiently discard fish overboard. A conveyor system allowing efficient discard is preferred.

3.2 Electronic and Communication Equipment Requirements

3.2.1 Radios:

3.2.1.1 VHF (minimum 2)

3.2.1.2 Single side-band

3.2.2 Radar (2 units with minimum range 40 nm)

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3.2.3 GPS (minimum 2 units)

3.2.4 Plotters with capability of plotting input from GPS

3.2.5 Depth sounders (minimum 2, multiple frequencies preferred)

3.2.6 Weather FAX capabilities desirable but not required

3.2.7 Functioning acoustic trawl mensuration system capable of accurately measuring and reporting door spread, net spread and headrope height in real time is desirable but not required.

3.3 Crew requirements

3.3.1 The Captain shall have at least five years experience operating a twin-trawl setup on a vessel.

3.3.2 The Captain shall have a minimum of three years of bottom trawl fishing experience as Master of a comparable-sized trawler in north Atlantic waters, and at least five years total fishing experience as a Master.

3.3.3 The Captain shall be competent in the use of modern navigational and fish-detecting equipment and be skilled in the rigging and repair of bottom trawls.

3.3.4 At least one other members of the crew shall have a minimum of three years of experience in otter trawl fishing and demonstrated experience in building, rigging, repairing and operating bottom trawls. They must possess demonstrated competence for repairing damaged trawls to their original specifications based on a net plan.

3.4 Safety

All U.S. flag vessels chartered by NOAA shall have and shall maintain for the duration of the charter a current Certificate of Inspection, valid for the vessel’s intended service, or a fishing vessel safety decal issued by the USCG as applicable. The vessel shall meet all safety, firefighting, and lifesaving equipment requirements as found in applicable sections of Title 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 28. The vessel shall be outfitted with personal floatation devices and survival craft of sufficient number and capacity to accommodate all on board including visiting scientific party and of the type required for a vessel of its size, class, and service in accordance with 46 CFR. The Government reserves the right to inspect the vessel for safety, firefighting, and lifesaving capabilities in accordance with a memorandum of understanding between NMFS and the USCG prior to award and commencement of the charter. A pre-cruise orientation meeting aboard each vessel shall be conducted for the scientists and crew regarding the vessel’s safety, firefighting and lifesaving capabilities assigned responsibilities and procedures.

The vessel shall be of a design and shall be operated and maintained in a condition that warrants it seaworthy and stable in accordance with the American Bureau of Shipping’s Guide for Building and Classing Fishing Vessel and the 46 CFR, Part 28, Subchapter E as applicable, taking into consideration itinerant loads identified herein.

All vessels chartered by NOAA shall have stability information and instructions derived based on tests and calculations, in a format required by regulation applicable to the vessel’s size, type, and service.

The Contractor shall provide one or more of the following, reflecting the vessel’s current configuration, as evidence of the vessel being maintained in a seaworthy condition: evidence

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A navigational watch shall be maintained at all times while the vessel is at sea. The vessel must have an emergency source of electrical power, independent of the main source of electrical power, to provide power to emergency loads in accordance with USCG or SOLAS requirements for a vessel of its size, type, and service. At a minimum, the chartered vessel shall have a means to provide emergency power to the following equipment: emergency lighting, navigation equipment, navigation lights, general alarm systems, and emergency communication systems and equipment. The emergency source of electrical power must be capable of supplying connected emergency loads continuously for at least three hours and must be located in a space or locker other than the engine room. Batteries of sufficient size and capacity may serve as an adequate source of emergency power.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

4.1 The government will provide two trawl nets for this study. The net diagram is shown in Appendix A. It is the responsibility of the vessel to provide adequate/appropriate doors, legs, and ground gear to rig the net for flounder fishing.

4.2 The government will provide immersion suits for all scientists. It is the responsibility of the vessel to provide suits for their crew and a sufficient life raft to hold all personnel aboard the vessel.

4.3 The Government will provide up to three scientists to record catch data and oversee the data collection process.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

Following is a schedule of administrative deliverables required during the period of performance of this contract:

Item Description Quantit y Due Date Delivery to Reference

Structural Inspection Verification 1 EA

With Quote COR/CO

Section 3, SOW, Para 3.4

Stability Letter, if applicable 1 EA

Within 5 days of award COR/CO

Section 3, SOW, Para 3.4

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6.0 APPENDIX A

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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. Provide a technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary.

6. Address technical capability in meeting the requirement per the Statement of Work.

7. Provide a copy of the vessels Structural Inspection Verification with quote.

8. Vendor shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be considered for award.

www.sam.gov

DUNS NO.: ___________________

Performance Period: 09/01/2019 (or date of award, whichever is later), thru 11/30/2019

0001 The contractor shall provide flounder fishing vessel to conduct 10 pairs of comparative fishing - 2sets simultaneously- see SOW

Vessel Cost per Day: $___________

Cost of fuel per day: $__________

Period of Performance: 09/01/2019 to 11/30/2019

10.00 PR

OPT

1001 Optional 20 pairs.

Period of Performance: 09/01/2019 to 11/30/2019

20.00 PR

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CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following FAR clauses are provided in full text:

FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2019)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78

(19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of

Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016)

(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

(41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns

(Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] _X_ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)) __ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.219-9.

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__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9 __ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011)

(15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)

(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged

Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business

Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O.11755).

__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (28)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (29)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (30)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)

(E.O. 13496).

_X_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (38)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s

13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

__ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011)

(E.O. 13513).

__ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (45)(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

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__ (47)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4 001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002)

(41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

__ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

(41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

_X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

(31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management

(Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

__ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006)

(46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

__ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014)

(42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

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(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan

2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2015) (E.O.11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C.4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.4212)

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O.

13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)

(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

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(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

CAR 1330-52.270-304 NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

a. The NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO) Ombudsman is available to organizations to promote responsible and meaningful exchanges of information. Generally, the purpose of these exchanges will be to:

1. Allow contractors to better prepare for and propose on business opportunities.

2. Advise as to technologies and solutions within the marketplace that the Government may not be aware of, or is not fully benefiting from.

3. Identify constraints in transparency and process.

b. The AGO Ombudsman will objectively, reasonably, and responsibly collaborate with parties and recommend fair, impartial, and constructive solutions to the matters presented to him/her. Further, the AGO Ombudsman will maintain the reasonable and responsible confidentiality of the source of a concern, when such a request has been formally made by an authorized officer of an organization seeking to do business with, or already doing business with NOAA.

c. Before consulting with the AGO Ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations with the respective contracting officer for resolution.

However, direct access to the AGO Ombudsman may be sought when an interested party questions the objectivity or equity of a contracting officer’s decision, or when there is a bona fide reason to believe that reasonable, responsible, and objective consideration will not be received from an assigned contracting officer.

d. There are several constraints to the scope of the AGO Ombudsman’s authority, for instance:

1. Consulting with the AGO Ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines of any formal process (e.g., protests, claims, debriefings, employee employer actions, activities involving A76 competition performance decisions, judicial or congressional hearings, or proposal, amendment, modification or deliverable due dates, etc.).

2. The AGO Ombudsman cannot participate in the evaluation of proposals, source selection processes, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes.

3. The AGO Ombudsman is not authorized to generate or alter laws, judicial decisions, rules, policies, or formal guidance.

4. The AGO Ombudsman is not authorized to develop or alter opportunity announcements, solicitations, contracts, or their terms or conditions.

5. The AGO Ombudsman cannot overrule the authorized decisions or determinations of the contracting officer.

6. The AGO Ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds AGO, NOAA, the Department of Commerce, or the U.S. Government.

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7. The AGO Ombudsman is not NOAA’s agent relative to the service of magistrate or judicial process and cannot be used to extend service of process to another party (whether federal, public, or a private entity).

e. After review and analysis of a filed concern or recommendation, the AGO Ombudsman may refer the interested party to another more suitable federal official for consideration. Moreover, concerns, disagreements, and/or recommendations that cannot be resolved by the AGO Ombudsman will need to be pursued through more formal venues.

f. The AGO Ombudsman is not to be contacted to request copies of forms and/or documents under the purview of a contracting officer. Such documents include Requests for Information, solicitations, amendments, contracts, modifications, or conference materials.

g. Questions regarding this solicitation and contract language shall be directed to Rafael Roman, NOAA AGO Ombudsman, at Rafael.Roman@noaa.gov.

CAR 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer’s Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable federal and state workers’ compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer’s liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor’s commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer’s liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers’ compensation to be written by private carriers. (b) General liability. (1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence. (2) When special circumstances apply in accordance with FAR 28.307-2(b), Property Damage Liability Insurance shall be required in the amount of $0.00. (c) Automobile liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy.

The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. (d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater. (e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contractor shall provide, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance as determined by the Government.

(b) ADDENDUM TO CAR 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE Vessel Liability –

When contract performance involves use of vessels, the contracting officer shall require, as determined by the agency (below), vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance. (a) Maintenance of Marine Insurance Coverage. Prior to award and for the remainder of the period of this Contract the Contractor shall maintain the customary full-form marine insurance coverage on the vessels including Hull and Machinery and Protection & Indemnity taking into account scientific personnel employed on board. For the period of the at-sea work, the P&I policy should be adjusted to ensure coverage of an additional $1.0 Million. The expense for such insurance coverage shall be for the Contractor’s account and shall be deemed to be included in the hire payable under this contract. Copies of the Insurance Policy shall be provided by the Contractor as technical information within the quote package as outlined in the addendum.

(b) Notification to Government. Contractor shall to the maximum extent practicable, keep the Government, through the Contracting Officer, currently informed in writing as to the potential

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vitiation, suspension, lapse, or termination of any vessels’ insurance policies as a consequence of this contract.

(End of clause)

CAR 1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE – FIXED PRICE

(APR 2010)

When the Government is injured, wholly or partially as a result of the Contractor’s actions and such actions are covered by the insurance required by 1352.228-70, Insurance Coverage, the Government is entitled to recover from the Contractor the full amount of any such injury attributable to the Contractor regardless of a deductible.