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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

240 W. 5th Avenue Suite 236

NPS, ARO - Alaska Regional Office 240 W. 5th Ave, Room 114 Anchorage AK 99501-2327

0044045490140P9726Q0039

Darcy Skinner

644-3312 NPS, Lake Clark National Park

99501-2327

07/27/2026

08/05/2026 1500 AD

Anchorage

AK

PROJECT TITLE: Vessel Charter to Support

Winter Survey Work - Coastal area of western Cook Inlet and Lake Clark

National Park and Preserve (LACL) in

Alaska

This acquisition is set-aside for small businesses.

Quotes and questions to be emailed to darcy_skinner@nps.gov.

To submit a quote, return the following:

- SF-18 form with pricing

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

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- Information, vessel photos, and documents addressing the Evaluation Criteria (See

52.212-2)

This will be a best value, firm-fixed price award based on the evaluation criteria.

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 to

08/31/2029

00010 15 DABASE YEAR: Vessel Charter for Winter Survey

Work in the coastal area of western Cook Inlet and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

(LACL) in Alaska.

Provide daily vessel rate. The surveys will take place over 5 to 7 days in the months of

November, January and March for a total of 15 to 18 days.

Contractor shall provide a vessel to include all equipment, materials (i.e., fuels, meals, lodging), and labor per the statement of work.

Period of Performance: 09/01/2026 to

08/31/2027

00020 15 DAOPTION YEAR ONE: Vessel Charter for Winter

Survey Work in the coastal area of western Cook

Inlet and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

(LACL) in Alaska.

Provide daily vessel rate. The surveys will take place over 5 to 7 days in the months of

November, January and March for a total of 15 to 18 days.

Contractor shall provide a vessel to include all equipment, materials (i.e., fuels, meals, lodging), and labor per the statement of work.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 07/15/2027

Period of Performance: 09/01/2027 to

08/31/2028

00030 15 DAOPTION YEAR TWO: Vessel Charter for Winter

Survey Work in the coastal area of western Cook

Inlet and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

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(LACL) in Alaska.

Provide daily vessel rate. The surveys will take place over 5 to 7 days in the months of

November, January and March for a total of 15 to 18 days.

Contractor shall provide a vessel to include all equipment, materials (i.e., fuels, meals, lodging), and labor per the statement of work.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 07/15/2028

Period of Performance: 09/01/2028 to

08/31/2029

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52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020)

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEPT 2011)

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021) 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance - Department of the Interior (JUL 1996)

Scope Of Work

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): acquisition.gov, https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

(End of clause)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) (RFO DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (RFO DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) (RFO DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.217-8 Option To Extend Services. (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (MAR 2000)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (RFO DEVIATION JAN 2026)

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (RFO DEVIATION JAN 2026)

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (RFO DEVIATION JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION MAY 2026) https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

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52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits

Seaman/Laborer/Cook/Steward/Deckhand WG-7/2 – 8/2

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (RFO DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products (MAY 2024) (RFO DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (RFO DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (OCT 2025) (RFO DEVIATION MAY 2026)

52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021)

CLAUSES IN FULL TEXT

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of

140P9726Q0039 Page 6 of 19 nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C.

3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall— http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim

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(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

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(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon—

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b.

destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

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(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C.

1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(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 part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in 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 clause 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.

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

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(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 14) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEPT 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum.

The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause.

A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within their appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

(End of clause)

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

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Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Itemized invoice shall be included as an attachment.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

1452.228-70 Liability Insurance - Department of the Interior (JUL 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$100,000 each person

$500,000 each occurrence

$1,000,000 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

(End of Clause)

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Scope Of Work

Vessel Charter to support winter survey work in LACL

April 2026

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The contractor shall provide a vessel, including all equipment, materials (such as fuels, meals, and lodging), and labor, to support the National Park Service (NPS), BOEM, and other collaborators in assessing the prey landscape of western lower Cook Inlet, which is a crucial winter foraging area for endangered Cook Inlet beluga whales and sea ducks. The vessel shall provide transportation and support for up to 10 (10) NPS scientists and collaborators with expertise to facilitate data collection in the coastal area of western Cook Inlet and Lake Clark National Park and Preserve (LACL) in Alaska.

The survey will take place over 5 days in the months of November, January and March for a total of 15 days. Actual trip timing will depend on weather conditions, vessel capabilities (speed, weather conditions vessel can operate in) and tides. The trip will originate and end in Homer, Alaska.

Specific activities include:

1. CTD casts (using a pot hauler or similar) to collect oceanographic data and water samples at varying depths along pre-discussed locations.

2. Hydroacoustic surveys using a towfin deployed off the beam of the vessel. Towfin with cables is approximately 80 lbs and 1 meter long x 0.5 meters wide.

3. Benthic beam trawl - 3 m plumb staff beam trawl - (10’ wide beam with 40 lb weights between the bridle and the net) to assess fish and invertebrate community. The net body has 7 mm square mesh with a 4 mm mesh codend liner. We will tow the net for a standard duration of 10 minutes.

Start and end positions will be recorded to determine distance trawled. All tows will be conducted in the direction of the tidal current.

4. Process samples: Prey species collected during trawls (fish and invertebrates) will be processed on the deck of the boat and freezer space will be necessary to store samples.

5. Conduct systematic boat surveys to visually assess winter presence, identification, distribution and numbers of seaducks and other marine birds in bays of western lower Cook Inlet.

Year 1 will be considered a pilot year with work focusing primarily in Tuxedni Bay and along the Lake Clark coastline. This is a single year contract with two Option Years.

Work to be completed during FY26 (prior to October 1, 2026) will be a post-award meeting with all participants (vessel contractors and scientists) to discuss sampling activities and to potentially test gear deployment.

First cruise to Tuxedni Bay will be in November of 2026. Cruises in subsequent years will likely include larger portions of lower Cook Inlet to be determined based on year one results.

VESSEL OPERATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Vessel must meet U.S. Coast Guard standards for safe operations at sea in the geographic area of

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Lower Cook Inlet / Lake Clark National Park and Preserve coastline and Tuxedni Bay.

2. Current color photographs of the vessel and its interior spaces shall be provided with the firm’s quote. This may include a link to a website.

3. The vessel shall be made available for inspection by NPS and collaborator personnel after bid submission and prior to contract award. Vessel shall be made available for inspection in one of the following ports: Whittier, Valdez, Cordova, Homer, Seward, or Kodiak, Alaska to be coordinated with Government personnel.

4. Name, proof of U.S. Coast Guard license, and a description of the watercraft experience of the Captain. The name, proof of U.S. Coast Guard license, and a description of the captain's watercraft experience must be provided. The captain shall have at least three (3) years of experience operating vessels of the offered size in the Cook Inlet and the outer coast of the Alaska Peninsula.

5. Contracted vessel shall have marine and general public liability insurance with limits of liability in accordance with Department of the Interior insurance regulations, 1452.228-70 -- LIABILITY INSURANCE - DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (JUL 96). Proof of insurance shall be provided after contract award.

VESSEL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Vessel shall be fully licensed by the U.S. Coast Guard as required by law and shall have passed all appropriate U.S. Coast Guard requirements for safety and seaworthiness. Proof of certification shall be provided with the quote.

2. Vessel shall be capable of maintaining a cruising speed of at least 6 knots and be willing to move each day to a new mooring spot as directed by the project leader. Areas of safe anchorage will be identified by the vessel master.

3. Vessel shall be equipped with radar, GPS, depth sounder, EPIRB, safety equipment, medical kit, current nautical charts, two VHF radios, and enough U.S. Coast Guard approved immersion suits to outfit all scientists/passengers in addition to vessel crew members.

4. The main vessel shall be capable of deck-loading up to two ~17 ft, <1,000 lbs. rigid hull inflatable with a Honda 60 hp outboard motors provided by NPS. Skiffs will be used for survey efforts (see objective 5).

5. Vessel shall be able to tow acoustic transducers on the side of the charter vessel during transects - see objective 2.

6. Vessel shall be able to deploy a 3 m beam trawl to collect benthic fish and invertebrates. The charter vessel will have some working space on the deck to process the catches and deploy the gear. The net will be flown off a pot hauler with a hydraulics system. See objectives 2-4.

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7. When the crew is not required for the vessel operations, as determined by the vessel master, the crew shall assist scientists with loading and off-loading skiffs, gear, and supplies, and maintenance of government-owned equipment (for example, assisting in repair of an outboard motor or patching a boat).

8. Contractor shall be able to carry up to 110 gallons of gasoline in either 55 gallon barrels or tanks for survey skiffs. NPS will pay separately for gasoline consumed by survey skiffs (< 25’) utilized to conduct the marine bird and mammal surveys. Contractor will be responsible for fueling before leaving the port. Contractor shall supply gasoline containers. Gasoline containers shall be clean and rust-free, and a fuel pump with a water separating fuel filter shall be provided for the pumping system.

9. Contractor shall be responsible for providing fuel, lubricants, and other consumables for operating the charter vessel. NPS will provide oil and other consumables for government boats.

10. Any mechanical breakdowns in excess of 24 hours that cause rescheduling of the NPS operational schedule shall require the contractor to deduct the operational costs (daily contract rate) for that period of time from their final invoice.

11. Vessel shall carry enough fuel, potable water (approximately 100 gal/day), and food sufficient for up to ten (10) days at sea without a port call. All port calls shall be prearranged with the NPS Project Leader after contract award and prior to vessel departure.

12. Vessel shall be a minimum of 65 feet in length.

13. Vessel and crew must be willing to travel in wind (≤ 30 knots).

GENERAL GUIDELINES:

1. All areas of the vessel shall be accessible to the scientific staff, unless agreed to beforehand.

2. No alcohol will be permitted on the vessel.

3. The vessel master or designee will, at all times, maintain radio contact with scientists working in small boats (<25’) from the vessel, according to a pre-arranged radio schedule to assure their safety. In event of a problem or an accident, immediate steps will be taken to assist scientists.

Government to furnish scientists with radios.

4. Safety orientation shall be given on the first day by the vessel master to all scientists/passengers aboard, including location of exits, locations and operation of life rafts, communications, storage of immersion suits, vessel evacuation and man overboard procedures and procedures for evacuation of vessel in the event of an emergency.

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5. The length of the workday will be jointly determined each day by the Captain and the project leaders. In the event of a disagreement, the project leader has final authority, except for work stoppage due to uncontrollable circumstances, such as unsafe weather or sea conditions, or other safety-at-sea considerations as determined by the Captain. The Captain will have ultimate authority and responsibility for the vessel and all personnel aboard and therefore retains the right to operate the vessel in a safe manner based on his/her best judgment. With this responsibility in mind, the Captain must ensure that enough crew members are on the vessel to run a safe 24-hour operation.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

1. Vessel shall have at least 10 permanent bunks with mattresses and bedding available for personnel and additional permanent bunks for required crew members. Bunks shall be a minimum of 76 inches in length and 30 inches wide and, if stacked, there will be a minimum space of 24 inches between upper and lower bunks.

2. Berthing area(s) shall be separate from the galley, wheelhouse, and deck areas, and shall be heated and have adequate ventilation.

3. Vessel shall be clean and provide quality living conditions. This includes being free from continuous noise levels greater than 80 db in the living and work areas and from undesirable and noxious odors.

4. Vessel lights, heat, hot water, sanitation facilities (including wash basins, toilet, and shower), galley, and cooking and eating supplies shall be appropriate to support 10 scientists and the vessel's crew members. Berthing spaces, heads, sinks, and showers will be thoroughly cleaned daily by a vessel crew member.

5. Vessel shall be capable of providing a hot water shower for each scientist every two days.

6. Vessel shall have a heated drying area separate from living accommodations and routine work areas, and must be capable of drying wet clothing, rain gear, etc. overnight for 10 people. The drying area must be large enough to hang these items away from walls.

7. Vessel shall have a flat, dry space available for setup and operation of laptop computer(s).

8. Vessel shall have 110-volt AC electricity to recharge computers and VHF radios.

9. Vessel must have deck space for processing fish samples.

MEALS:

Three meals per day for up to 10 scientists/passengers shall be provided. The intended work will require odd working hours and, thus, flexibility in mealtimes and provision of snack food throughout the day.

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Breakfast and lunch may be either hot or cold meals, but dinner shall be a hot meal. Meals shall be well balanced, nutritious, palatable and varied. If special dietary needs (e.g., low-sodium, vegetarian, diabetic, etc.) are required, NPS will notify the contractor at least 10 days prior to scheduled departure of the nature and number of special dietary requirements.

SCHEDULE/DEPARTURE:

1. Research passengers/personnel will meet the vessel in Homer, Alaska to load equipment and supplies on the day before departure. Passengers/research crew will be responsible for loading supplies aboard the vessel. Vessel must be available for loading of gear the day prior to charter and staterooms will be available for sleeping quarters (no food is provided on the loading day).

2. For trip planning and billing purposes, a day is defined as a 24-hour period starting at a time agreed upon by the skipper and the project leader prior to the beginning of the trip. The trip officially ends when all scientific gear is off-loaded from the charter vessel. This is a fixed price contract, and contractor shall invoice based on per day rate.

OTHERS:

1) PUBLIC AFFAIRS:

The Contractor shall not make available to the news media or publicly disclose any data generated or reviewed under this contract. When approached by the news media, the Contractor shall refer them to the National Park Service Alaska Region Public Affairs office or their representative for response.

Project reports and data generated under this contract shall become the property of the government and distribution to any other source by the Contractor, unless authorized by the Contracting Officer or her representatives, is prohibited.

END OF SOW

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52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): acquisition.gov, https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

(End of provision)

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2024)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024) (RFO DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (RFO DEVIATION MAR 2026)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 1990)

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation. (JUN 2020)

Provisions in Full Text

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide

140P9726Q0039 Page 18 of 19 offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) (RFO DEVIATION MAR 2026)

(a) The Government will award a purchase order resulting from this solicitation to the responsible quoter whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

- Vessel Suitability

- Captain experience and license

- Price

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Addendum to 52.212-2 – Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(d) Pursuant to RFO 12.203 Evaluation, the Government will evaluate all quotes in an efficient and minimally burdensome fashion using the following evaluation criteria:

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Vessel Suitability

- Provide name and detailed description of the vessel designated to be used under this contract, and a vessel survey that is not more than two (2) years old at the time of the scheduled trip.

- Provide documentation that proposed research vessel meets or exceeds U.S. Coast Guard standards for safe operations at sea in the geographic area of for the project.

- Provide documentation that proposed vessel is compliant with specifications listed in the

Statement of Work.

Captain Experience and U.S. Coast Guard License

- Provide Captain name and Coast Guard License

- Provide documentation of Captain’s experience. Experience must include at least three (3) years operating watercraft of the size…