Amendment_0001.pdf

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30. (Rev. 10-83) Previous Edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Page of Pages AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract ID Code

2. AMENDMENT MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (if applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6) CODE

(x) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (NO., Street, Country, State and ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of offers is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning ______ copies of amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OR OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment your desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

Check One A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

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A0001 JAN 27, 2016 NCNT2000-16-00255

AJ630031

WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION

CONTRACTS BRANCH

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE, SOU6

SEATTLE WA 98115-6349

See Block 6

AB-133C-16-RQ-0104

JAN 27, 2016

See Schedule x

Attachment Page

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The purpose of this amendment is to:

1) Provide revisions to the combined synopsis/solicitation as reflected below. Revisions have been indicated in red and underscore. The revised sections of the combined synopsis/solicitation referenced below replace the corresponding sections of the original combined synopsis/solicitation posted on January 15, 2016.

2) Section C, Vessel Requirements of the combined synopsis/solicitation is revised as follows:

C. VESSEL REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum overall length of 80 feet capable of operating in offshore and coastal waters of Washington. Single engine/single screw configurations are acceptable. Additional consideration may be given to vessels with two engines or to single engine vessels with an auxiliary propulsion unit (e.g., hydraulic powered by a generator). Additional consideration may also be given for vessels between 100-130 feet. Vessels larger than 130 feet will be considered, but will not receive additional preference.

2. Minimum fuel-efficient cruising speed of 9 knots (17 km/hr) maintained in average sea conditions within the operating area. Preference may be given for vessels with faster fuel-efficient cruising speeds.

3. Vessel shall be equipped with appropriate modern electronic navigational and communication equipment, including but not limited to:

• Acoustic echo (depth) sounder;

• Minimum of two VHF marine radios for communication;

• Two all-weather radars (minimum 36 mile or 67 km range);

• GPS plotter with navigation program and the ability to upload and create user waypoints;

All communication equipment shall be tested and tuned before the charter begins. The vessel shall also be equipped with appropriate charts for operating in the survey area.

4. The vessel shall also have the following:

a) Bridge or wheelhouse protected from the weather with enough space for 1-2 science personnel to conduct visual observations inside while underway during daylight hours.

b) Seawater and freshwater deck hoses and supply for cleaning gear and clothing.

c) Fresh drinking water supply adequate for the entire NOAA crew and vessel crew and for the duration of the trip.

d) A minimum of 1 anchor. Preference may be given to vessels that carry a spare anchor.

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e) The Contractor’s vessel shall be equipped with an A-frame, crane, boom, or similar lifting device/structure, with a safe working load of at least 2,200 pounds.

f) The Contractor’s vessel shall be equipped with a winch, capstan, crab pot hauler or other device with the capability to haul 5/16” spectra line, or with a length of at least three times the at the deployment locations, and at least 100m, for taking Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) readings with government furnished instrumentation. All measurements are taken in one “cast” of instrumentation. A cast involves lowering instrumentation to just below the water for 5 seconds, continue lowering the instrumentation toward the seabed, then raising it back to the water surface.

g) The Contractor’s vessel shall be able to load and offload equipment to a pier with a height above Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) of up to 30 feet, or will need to make arrangements for a boom truck or similar if pier loading ends up being necessary.

h) The Contractor’s vessel shall have at least 375 square feet of unobstructed deck space to allow platforms on deck while leaving enough space to allow for the performance of operations in a safe manner. In regards to platform space, please reference Table 3A.

i) A covered, heated work area with a surface that will accommodate laptop computers and paperwork for at least two people, including access to AC power.

j) Space in the wheelhouse for one NOAA work station, including room for at least one laptop and access to AC power.

5. The Contractor shall provide Arctic-type immersion suits for all vessel crewmen. It is preferable that the contractor provide immersion suits for the Government, however in the event that the contractor does not provide these suits, the Government will provide immersion suits for science personnel. Additional preference may be given for offers which include providing immersion suits for Government scientific personnel. Adequate dry storage space for all immersion suits, including those belonging to Government personnel, shall be provided.

6. The vessel shall carry at the least one emergency trauma first-aid kit.

7. The vessel shall be United States Coast Guard (USCG) safety inspected, provide the name of the USCG inspector, and the captain shall provide proof of USCG licensure.

Certifications must be current as specified by USCG requirements for the vessel type.

8. The vessel shall have at least two emergency position-indicating radio beacons (EPIRBs) assigned to it.

9. NOAA shall inspect the vessel prior to departure at a mutually agreed-upon date by the parties.

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3) Section I, Locations, Table 1A on page 9 of the combined synopsis/solicitation is revised as follows:

Table 1A: Estimated General Timeline for 2016

TRIP DATES – 2016 ACTIVITY NUMBER OF STATIONS

April 19-25 Deploy 26

June 6-14 Recover 20

June 16-20 Deploy 16

August 15-23 Recover 22

4) The past performance questionnaire due date is hereby extended from 2:00 PM PT Friday, January 29, 2016 to 2:00 PM PT Tuesday, February 2, 2016.

5) Date for receipt of proposals is hereby extended to 2:00 PM PT Tuesday, February 2, 2016. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

End of Amendment