1305M324Q0012_Attachments_1-6.pdf

ATTACHMENT No. 1:

VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS

1. GENERAL VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS RESPONSES

1 Vessel Name 2 USCG Registration No.

3 Type of Vessel 4 Vessel Owner/Manager

Vessel Owner/Manager Contact Information (Office and cell numbers, email address)

6 Location and Dates Vessel Available for Pre-award Inspection 7 Vessel Length (LOA) 8 Vessel Length (Registered) 9 Vessel Draft

10 Vessel Beam 11 Gross Register Tonnage (GRT) 12 Range (nmi) 13 Endurance (continuous days)

2. DESCRIBE HOW PROPOSED VESSEL MEETS THE FOLLOWING

REQUIREMENTS:

1 Overall vessel length of at least 170-feet.

2 Continuous horsepower (hp) output from main engine of at least 900 hp.

3 Maintain a cruising speed of at least 10 knots.

4 13-15 bunks, mattresses, bedding, and towels in dedicated staterooms for scientists.

600 square feet or more of dedicated dry laboratory space with 110/115 volt power (several outlets in the lab area required).

Access to the flying bridge, via stairwell, for marine mammal and seabird observations. Minimum standing eye-level height of 33 feet above the sea surface;

300 square feet of covered observation space; venturi or wind dam along entire front bulwarks and extending along the port and starboard sides; downshade along the aft side of covered area; provision to attach stands for minimum three (3) 25x-power binoculars supplied by government; wireway to connect observer equipment to inside data logging computers via Cat-6 cable; 110 volt power on flying bridge; two (2) desk/table stations (preferably raised to counter/bar height) and two (2) chairs/stools to serve as a workstation for data recorders and bird surveyors.

Work boat and a safe system for deploying and recovering boat in an open seaway.

Boat must be capable of 20 knots and being utilized for collecting biopsy samples for marine mammals and personnel transfers.

Winch and associated davit or A-frame for deploying Conductivity-Temperature- Depth (CTD)/rosette array over the side (not over the stern). CTD winch shall have at least 1500 m of conducting cable.

Seabird SBE911+ CTD with calibration temperature, conductivity, oxygen, and fluorometer sensors; supplies necessary for two re-terminations of conducting cable.

10 Thermosalinograph.

Minimum of 200 cubic feet of scientific freezer storage (-20˚C) exclusive of space for ship's stores for stowing scientific samples and supplies.

Global Positioning System (GPS) with National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) format output to flying bridge and scientific laboratories.

Satellite telecommunications service with bandwidth of at least 500 kbps (ship to shore) that can provide both voice and data connections to land-based stations.

Wet laboratory for processing biopsy samples; requires sink with fresh water supply.

-80˚F freezer or wet laboratory safe for storing and securing to vessel liquid nitrogen dewars

Ability to collect cetacean biopsies via deployment of crossbow bolts from the ship’s bow. Bow will require deck stands to be used as standing platforms and the ability for biopsy techs wearing safety harnesses to clip into the ship via shock-absorbing lanyards

17 Deck hose with fresh water to rinse equipment.

Ship’s Global Positioning System (GPS) connections to computer consoles (minimum 3) in the scientific lab (mammal system, seabird system, and acoustics).

19 Network access to a printer with copying capabilities.

Space on the ship for eight (8) fish boxes; a minimum of two (2) fish boxes must be stored on flying bridge.

21 Protected space to store a minimum of three (3) bigeye cases inside.

22 Grappling hook for retrieving acoustic spar buoys.

23 Spotlight to find acoustic spar buoys at night.

3. ADDITIONAL CAPABILITIES FOR CONDUCTING FISH SURVEYS

DURING OPTION PERIODS ARE PREFERRED (BUT NOT

MANDATORY) AND INCLUDE:

Capable of deploying and towing two-warp pelagic fish trawl at a continuous speed of 4 knots. Government will provide trawl nets, doors, and rigging.

Minimum of two deck bins or comparable area for storage of sampling equipment and holding catches.

Crane or boom system capable of vertically raising and lowering cod-end anywhere along centerline of working deck.

27 System for monitoring head-rope depth of mid-water trawl.

Hull-mounted Simrad 38, 70, 120 and 200 kHz split-beam transducers in good operating condition. Government will supply EK80 transceivers.

Clean seawater source via through-hull fitting at least 2 meters below the waterline and with a continuous and stable flow rate of at least 6 liters/minute. Seawater will be plumbed into instruments provided by the Government.

Second winch and associated A-frame or davit for deploying plankton net over the side (not over the stern).

4. OTHER VESSEL FEATURES RELEVANT TO REQUIREMENT

5. VESSEL CONFIGURATION

Submit vessel blueprints or scale drawings that clearly show the locations and layout of the following contract requirements (photographs or video recordings showing any or all of the requested areas are also requested and encouraged, though not required):

Deck Layout: trawl winches, net reels, cranes or booms, proposed placement of sorting table, covered protected deck area for collecting biological data and proposed location of tables, location of splitting bins, location of discard chutes, location of salt water hose, location of freshwater hose or access, trawl way and indicate height of fence and whether fence can be repositioned or modified to meet on-deck sampling needs, and hatch combings and other significant obstructions.

Deckhouse Layout: bunk arrangements, office space, galley arrangement, freezer space for scientific samples, heads and showers, bridge, and bridge layout and desk/counter area on bridge.

ATTACHMENT No. 2:

MASTER/CREW WORK EXPERIENCE

(One sheet for each crewmember)

Crewmember Name:

Position Charter Vessel Name_________________________________

Dates Vessel Name

Fishery Type (Target/Gear) & Location

Responsibilities Specialized Experience*

ATTACHMENT No. 3:

VESSEL'S COMMERCIAL FISHING HISTORY(if applicable)

List the commercial fisheries that the vessel has operated in during at least each of the past three (3) years. Clearly designate the year, area(s) of operation (Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Gulf of Alaska, West Coast, other), the species targeted on, fishing gear used (bottom trawl, midwater trawl, other), and any other information important in evaluating the vessel's fishing capability.

Year Region Target Species

Fishing Gear Comments

ATTACHMENT No. 4:

CODE OF CONDUCT

CHARTER VESSEL SAFETY

The contractor shall adhere to the safety regulations as set forth in Coast Guard rules effective on September 15, 1991, and as provided for by the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Safety Act of 1988 (specifically, 46 CFR Part

28) or subsequent additions or revisions. These regulations require that specified vessels be equipped with a variety of safety features and equipment.

A Coast Guard inspection of the vessel based on an interagency agreement between National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) and the Coast Guard or 46 CFR Part 28 will be required prior to performance. In addition to the requirements of 46 CFR Part 28, the Coast Guard inspection will require conformance with standards for lifesaving and firefighting equipment in the Rules for Small Passenger Vessels, which exceed the requirements of 46 CFR Part 28. Issuance of the notice to proceed by the Government is conditioned upon the successful completion of the mandatory Coast Guard inspection contained in this contract. Failure of the Contractor to successfully complete the inspection requirements shall be grounds for termination of this contract. Conformance with present regulations for commercial fishing vessels requires that the master or an individual in charge of the vessel ensures that safety drills and instruction are conducted at least once a month (46 CFR 28.270). Following personnel changes, safety orientations must be given to each individual on board that has not received the instruction or has not participated in the drills, prior to continuation of vessel operations. The contractor shall conduct such safety orientations prior to sailing on each cruise leg. Due to the frequent wholesale exchange of scientific personnel at cruise breaks, it is recommended that a full drill be completed early in each cruise leg even if less than a month has elapsed since the last drill. Each vessel must also have all required emergency instructions posted (46 CFR 28.265).

POSSESSION OF LIQUOR/ILLEGAL DRUGS

During the charter period, the possession or use of intoxicating liquor and/or illegal drugs by any person is not permitted and may be grounds for termination of this contract by the Government.

CONTROL OF PLASTIC DISCHARGES

Contractor shall comply with the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987, which establishes Federal requirements for controlling plastic discharges from ships.

WORKING CONDITIONS FOR GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

The contractor shall provide safe, efficient working conditions and accommodations to the Government personnel free from violence, threats of violence, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, and other disruptive behavior.

The contractor, its agents, subcontractors, and employees, including the Captain and crew of the vessel shall not harass, assault, oppose, impede, intimidate, threaten, interfere with or make unwelcome advances toward any member of the Government field party. Violation under this clause may result in termination of the contract, at the discretion of the Government under the “Termination for Cause” paragraph of FAR 52.212-4, and in consequent liability of the contractor to the Government for any costs incurred, as well as debarment, suspension or similar action from future participation in government contracts.

RECREATIONAL FISHING

Scientists and vessel’s crew members may engage in recreational fishing upon obtaining permission from the vessel’s Captain. Recreational fishing must be done in full compliance with the recreational fishing laws and regulations in effect at the fishing locality. Fish and shellfish caught recreationally may be consumed aboard the vessel or, with permission of the captain, be retained for consumption after the completion of the charter. Recreationally caught fish which are retained should be clearly marked as such, including the license holder’s name. It is the responsibility of each recreational fisherman to meet all legal and license requirements relative to the capture, landing, and possession of recreationally caught fish.

LIAISON AND COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate efforts with the Contracting Officer or a designated representative. Any request or recommendation for a change shall be made in writing to the Contracting Officer for necessary implementation, if applicable.

HARMLESS FROM LIABILITY

The contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses to which they may be subject or on account of any or all suits or damages of any character whatsoever resulting from injuries or damages sustained by any person or persons or property by virtue of performance of this contract, arising or resulting in whole or in part from the fault, negligence, wrongful act or wrongful omission of the contractor, or any subcontractor, their employees, and agents.

REIMBURSABLE COSTS

Fuel, port services (US Customs, pilot fees, and mooring fees), communications charges, and other services provided to the scientific party shall be reimbursed at actual cost. Copies of all invoices shall be provided.

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking shall be prohibited in all interior spaces occupied or utilized by the Scientific Field Party. The Scientific Field Party shall be protected from the effects of secondary tobacco smoke at all times.

ATTACHMENT No. 5:

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

Instructions to Offerors Sending Reference Questionnaire Forms:

Section A shall be completed by the Offeror (the firm requesting the reference) prior to issuing the questionnaires. The Offeror shall send the questionnaires for relevant projects that are in progress or completed in the past five (5) years to the individuals who will provide the reference. For Government contracts, send to the Contracting Officer’s Representative. For commercial references, send to personnel with duties similar to those for Government contracts. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to follow-up and encourage references to submit the questionnaire. The completed questionnaire shall be submitted via e-mail directly from the person providing the reference.

Instructions to Person Providing Reference:

In order to assess potential vendors under the Department of Commerce (DOC), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO), Western Acquisition Division (WAD) is obtaining past performance information with respect to each Offeror. As a reference for work performed by the firm identified in Section A of this questionnaire, your candid response will assist in the evaluation process. Please complete Section B of the questionnaire as thoroughly as possible. The questionnaire must be submitted to Amanda Rossiter, amanda.rossiter@noaa.gov and Crystina Jubie, crystina.r.jubie@noaa.gov no later than 2:00 PM Pacific time on March 29, 2024. The subject line in the submission e-mail shall clearly indicate: Solicitation 1305M324Q0012 - Vessel Charter to Conduct Marine Mammal Survey. Past Performance Questionnaire Submission for <Company Name> and the message shall originate from the reference’s government or commercial e-mail system.

In addition to this questionnaire, you may receive a follow-up phone call to confirm or clarify information. If you have questions regarding this questionnaire or require assistance, please submit inquiries to amanda.rossiter@noaa.gov and crystina.r.jubie@noaa.gov .

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SECTION A

TO BE COMPLETED BY OFFEROR (THE FIRM REQUESTING THE REFERENCE)

PART I: OFFEROR INFORMATION

COMPANY NAME AND DIVISION NAME OF OFFEROR:

VESSEL NAME:

OFFEROR ADDRESS:

OFFEROR DUNS:

SECTION B

TO BE COMPLETED BY EVALUATOR (PERSON PROVIDING REFERENCE)

PART II: PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION

TITLE OF PROJECT/CONTRACT NUMBER FOR WHICH REFERENCE IS REQUESTED:

PROCUREMENT VEHICLE (e.g. CONTRACT/ORDER/SUBCONTRACT/OTHER):

TYPE OF CONTRACT (e.g. NEGOTIATED, SEALED BID):

PRICING TYPE: (Check all that apply)

___FP ___FPI ___CPFF ___CPAF ___CPIF ___IDIQ ___BOA

___Requirements ___Labor-Hour ___T&M ___Other (Specify)

DATE OF AWARD:

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (INCLUDING OPTIONS):

CONTRACT AMOUNT:

• INITIAL CONTRACT DOLLAR VALUE (W/OPTIONS):

• FINAL CONTRACT DOLLAR VALUE (W/OPTIONS):

ROLE ON

PROJECT:

___PRIME

___SUBCONTRACTOR (EXPLAIN TYPE AND EXTENT OF

T T T GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TYPE OF SERVICES/PRODUCTS REQUIRED UNDER THE

CONTRACT:

DESCRIBE COMPLEXITY OF WORK:

PART I: REFERENCE INFORMATION

NAME & TITLE:

ORGANIZATION (INCLUDING AGENCY AND/OR COMPANY):

CONTRACT ROLE (e.g. CO, COR, PM):

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX NUMBER:

E-MAIL:

PART II: INFORMATION ABOUT PROJECT/CONTRACT FOR WHICH REFERENCE IS

REQUESTED

Please identify and correct any information that is not accurate in Section A.

Please objectively assess the requesting firm in each performance element below by assigning an “X” to the most appropriate rating:

• Exceptional: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were highly effective.

• Very Good: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

• Satisfactory: Performance meets contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

• Marginal: Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being evaluated reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor’s proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

• Unsatisfactory: Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains a serious problem(s) for which the contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

Performance Element Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory

1. QUALITY OF PRODUCT OR

SERVICE

Assess the contractor’s performance to contract requirements, specifications, and standards of good workmanship (e.g. commonly accepted technical, professional, environmental, or safety and health standards).

Comments:

Performance Element Exceptional Very Good Satisfactory Marginal Unsatisfactory

2. SCHEDULE

Assess the timeliness of the Contractor against the completion of the contract, task orders, milestones, delivery schedules, and administrative requirements (e.g. efforts that contribute to or affect the schedule).

3. COST CONTROL

Assess the contractor’s effectiveness in forecasting, managing, and controlling cost.* *Cost Control – not required for Firm Fixed Price (FFP). If FFP please extend N/A in the comments box.

4. BUSINESS RELATIONS

Assess the integration and coordination of all activities needed to execute the contract, specifically the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem identification, corrective action plans, proposal submittals, the contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior (to include timely identification of issues in controversy), customer satisfaction, timely award, and management of subcontractors.

5. MANAGEMENT OF KEY

PERSONNEL

Assess the contractor’s performance in selecting, retaining, supporting, and replacing, when necessary, key personnel.

6. UTILIZATION OF SMALL

BUSINESS

FAR Subpart 19.7 and 15 U.S.C. 637 contains statutory requirements for complying with the Small Business subcontracting Program. Assess whether the contractor provided maximum practicable opportunity for small business to participate in contract performance consistent with efficient performance of the contract.* *Not required for Small Businesses.

7. Comments:

8. Additional comments you would like to share

SIGNATURE

ATTACHMENT No. 6:

US Government electronic Code of Federal Regulations - https://www.ecfr.gov

Title 46: Shipping https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46 https://www.ecfr.gov/ https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46