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Attachment #1

VESSEL CHARACTERISTICS

OFFEROR BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Vessel Name

USCG Registration No.

Vessel Owner/Manager

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

Location and Dates Vessel Available for Coast Guard Inspection:

Year Built:

Vessel Length (LOA):

Vessel Draft:

Vessel Beam:

Estimated fuel consumption as the number of Gallons per day that the vessel is expected to consume when conducting charter operations:

Estimated average daily fuel consumption is the number of gallons that a vessel is expected to consume over a 24-hour period when:

• Trawling for six 30 min hauls at 5 knots,

• Cruising at 9 knots between stations for an additional 9 hours, and

• Traveling overnight to the next transect at 8 knots for 8 hours.

VESSEL REQUIREMENTS

Please list the last date vessel was actively used for Date:

commercial trawling or research where trawl gear was used.

Is the vessel completely rigged for towing a Cantrawl model 400/601 hexagonal mesh trawl fished with 5-meter steel alloy doors and a set of three 60-m long bridles for each door, and associated gear hardware and headrope floats using 1.58 cm- (5/8 in-) diameter steel-core trawl cable in good condition and free of signs of excessive wear (frayed, burrs, broken strands, corrosion)?

Is there a 1,000 m (547 fm) trawl cable available for Yes or No.

fishing on each drum (not total capacity)?

Does the vessel have a minimum continuous output Yes or No.

from main engine of 1500 HP?

Is vessel configured with a clean and flush deck with Yes or No.

adequate protected deck space to accommodate a

1.5 X 3.0 m (5 X 10 ft.) sampling table and one 0.6 X

1.2 m (2 X 4 ft.) platform scale table for working on catches and obtaining biological data?

Is vessel equipped with the capability of adjustable Yes or No.

winch brakes and a third wire net mensuration system, and annually certified by factory inspectors to be operating as designed and maintained in usable condition throughout the duration of each survey?

Does the vessel have fuel capacity to allow Yes or No.

continuous survey operations (30 days)?

Does the vessel have potable water at a capacity or Yes or No.

ability to replenish without loss to survey operations (30 days)?

Does the vessel have seawater deck hose for Yes or No.

cleaning the sorting table and sampling gear?

Does the vessel have a protected area on deck, such Yes or No.

as a covered shelter deck or covered area aft of the house, where a table of at least 1.2 x 2.4 m (4 x 8 ft.)

can be set up for collecting biological data?

Does the vessel have open space, 1.3 m (4.5 ft.) Yes or No.

wide x 2.69 m (8.83 ft.) long, on the stern deck where an oceanographic winch and davit can be mounted?

Does the vessel have a dry storage area of at least Yes or No.

100 cubic feet in the main house for holding scientific supplies, and additional dry space for housing (off the deck) a minus eighty degrees Celsius ( -80 °C) freezer supplied by the Government?

Does the vessel have a hydraulic crane with the Yes or No.

capability of lifting 5 mt (5.5 t) for handling catches, fishing and sampling gear, and rigid hull skiffs up to 22 ft. in length; and is capable of raising or lowering the cod end anywhere along the centerline of the working deck, as well as lifting a skiff in and out of the water to a storage area on deck?

Does the vessel have a cruise speed of at least 9 Knots Yes or No

.Does the vessel have an office with a desk area Yes or No.

supplied with 110/115-volt power outlets for use by Government scientists?

Does the vessel have berthing spaces for 6 Yes or No.

scientists, including clean mattresses with fitted covers and able to accommodate both males and females (separate state rooms)?

Is there a minimum of one head and one shower Yes or No.

stall available along with a washer and dryer for personal laundry to the scientific field party?

Is there freezer storage for stowing scientific Yes or No.

samples and supplies?

Is there a safe and portable gangway for use in Yes or No.

boarding and disembarking the vessel while in port?

Is the vessel able to be ballasted to maintain sea kindliness? Yes or No.

Is there 110/115-volt power office desk area? Yes or No.

Please indicate with a check that the following equipment is aboard the vessel and fully functioning:

D Automatic pilot.

D Fathometer with a minimum 400-fathom range.

D Echosounder with minimum range of 900 m (500 fm) and operating in the 38-50 kHz range plus

D VHF marine radio transmitters and receivers for communication – minimum of two sets.

D One single side-band unit synthesized in the 2-18 MHZ range.

D Radar - 2 units, with a minimum range of 60 miles.

D Navigation software.

CAPTAIN AND CREW REQUIREMENTS

Does the Captain have a minimum of five (5) years Yes or No.

of commercial bottom trawl fishing experience as master of a comparable-sized trawler in Alaskan waters and at least five (5) years total fishing experience as a Master?

If yes, please provide the following information:

Name of Captain and experience as Master (Years as Master in southeastern Alaska, Alaska, and in total):

Licenses and certifications:

Is the Captain experienced in the use of modern Yes or No.

navigational and fish detecting equipment?

Is the Captain or one of the crew skilled in Yes or No.

deploying oceanographic sampling gear from a winch and davit operation, keeping the boat on station during deployment?

Is the vessel crew able to handle all trawl Yes or No.

operations?

Is the Captain or one of the crew skilled in rigging Yes or No.

and repairing bottom trawls (minimum 3 years of experience)?

Is there a crew member with certified first aid or Yes or No.

EMT training as well as CPR and AED training?

In addition to the Captain, are there at least three Yes or No.

crew members, each with a minimum of two years of experience in trawl fishing?

Is at least one crew member formally trained in Yes or No.

survival and firefighting at a level equivalent to that offered by the North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owner's Association?

Please list the dates the Captain, crew and vessel are Dates available:

available for charter.

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Number and manufacturer(s) of immersion suits: List number by class of EPIRBs:

Is stability letter/report attached (Yes/No)?

OTHER VESSEL FEATURES RELEVANT TO REQUIREMENTS: (provide on separate sheet as necessary)

Attachment #2

VESSEL'S COMMERCIAL FISHING HISTORY

List the commercial fisheries that the vessel has operated in during at least each of the past five (5) years. Clearly designate the year, area(s) of operation (Bering Sea, Aleutian Islands, Gulf of Alaska, other), the species targeted on, fishing gear used (bottom trawl, midwater trawl, longline, other), and any other information important in evaluating the vessel's fishing capability.

Year Region Target Species Fishing Gear Comments

Attachment #3

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*

* For example: experience in hand bating technique, experience in longline construction and repair, cooking experience , firefighting training, Masters License, etc. Please note crewmember with survival firefighting training certifications equivalent to that provided by the Alaska Fishing Vessel Owner’s Association.

Attachment #4

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 three (3) 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 Nathan Rowsell, nathan.rowsell@noaa.gov and Sarah Waugh, sarah.waugh@noaa.gov no later than 2:00 PM Pacific time on JUNE 14, 2024. The subject line in the submission e-mail shall clearly indicate: Solicitation 1305M324Q0135 - Vessel Charter for Various Projects in Alaskan Marine Waters. 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 nathan.rowsell@noaa.gov and nathan.rowsell@noaa.gov .

mailto:nathan.rowsell@noaa.gov mailto:sarah.waugh@noaa.gov

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 AGENCYAND/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.

SIGNATURE DATE

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

ATTACHMENT # 5

CODE OF CONDUCT

FIREARMS

The Government prefers that no firearms be carried on board during the charter. However if the vessel has firearms on board that cannot reasonably be removed prior to the charter, the firearms may stay on board if the COR gives approval prior to the vessel departure. Any firearms approved for carriage during the charter period, must be kept locked in the Captain’s quarters at all times during the charter. Onshore use of firearms shall be at the discretion of the Captain.

PROHIBITED SPECIES

All crab, salmon and halibut taken in survey operations must be returned to the sea unless the Field Party Chief directs they be retained for scientific purposes or for consumption aboard the vessel.

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.

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.

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.

PRESENCE OF FAMILY MEMBERS

Unless serving as crew, the spouses or children of crew members or owner(s) may not accompany the vessel during the term of the charter without obtaining written approval in advance from the vessel captain. Liability for any family members allowed on board during the charter is solely the responsibility of the contractor.

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.

INCIDENTAL CATCH DISPOSAL

All fish and shellfish taken during survey operations remain the property of the Government. After all biological data have been obtained, as determined by and at the discretion of the Field Party Chief:

1. Live fish and shellfish not required for scientific purposes and which have a reasonable chance of survival must be returned to the water as quickly as possible. This is especially important for salmon, halibut, and crab.

2. Fish and shellfish which are dead or not likely to survive as a result of the normal capture process may be retained for consumption aboard the vessel while it is under Government contract. Care must be taken to not retain more than can be consumed during the course of the charter.

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.

ATTACHMENT # 6

REFEREENCED US GOVERNMENT ELECTRONIC CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

AND TITLE 46: SHIPPING

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