AB133F13RQ0023_AMEND01.pdf

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 15C. Date Signed 16B. United States of America

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. Date Signed

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITIONS UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. Contract ID Code Page of Pages

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2. Amendment/Modification No. 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Req. No. 5. Project No. (if applicable)

Amendment #0001 December 20, 2012 NFFR7000-13-00012

6. Issued By Code AJ630031 7. Administered By (If other than Item 6) Code

WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION - SEATTLE WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION - SEATTLE

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE/WC3 7600 SAND POINT WAY NE/WC3

SEATTLE, WA 98115-6349 SEATTLE, WA 98115-6349

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No., Street, County, and Zip Code) (X) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

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AB133F-13-RQ-0023

9B. Date (See Item 11)

Dec. 13, 2012 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

10B. Date (See Item 13)

Code Facility Code

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended X 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 1 copies of the 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 ACKNOWLEDG-

MENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT

IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you 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 APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

(x) 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 fourth 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.)

Solicitation No. AB133F-13-RQ-0023 - WEST COAST CHARTER FOR A TRAWL-CAPABLE RESEARCH VESSEL - cre

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This Amendment #0001 to Solicitation AB133F-13-RQ-0023 is issued:

1. Provide revisions to the original solicitation issued December 13, 2012, as follows:

A) Reference Part I, Paragraph 17, MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNS OR NON PERFORMANCE. The paragraph as written in the original solicitation dated December 13, 2012 is deleted and the following inserted in its place.

Revisions have been indicated in red strikeout and underscore:

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining all Contractor provided equipment and vessels in a safe operating condition during the contract performance. If a mechanical breakdown occurs of the vessel or other Contractor provided equipment that is greater than > 12 hours cumulative within a 24-hour period that begins at 0700 and ends at 0659, the vessel and all Contractor provided equipment shall be considered off charter and make-up fishing days may be required.

The charter shall also be considered off charter if the Captain or Crew of the boat is unable to perform the duties as outlined in the Statement of Work in increments of time greater than >12 hours cumulative within a 24-hour period that begins at 0700 and ends at 0659. The Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to resolve the problem causing the vessel, Contractor provided equipment or Captain and Crew to be out of service and bring it back into service as quickly as possible to continue contract performance. Mechanical breakdown periods in excess of four (4) consecutive or four (4) cumulative days may be grounds for termination of the contract. In the event that the breakdown requires the vessel to return to port for repairs, the vessel will not be considered back on charter until the vessel returns to active survey status as determined by the Contracting Officer in consultation with COR.

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B) Reference Part III, Paragraph 1, STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS, Section Titled: SCIENTIFIC

PERSONNEL. The section as written in the original solicitation dated December 13, 2012 is deleted and the following inserted in it’s place. Revisions have been indicated in red strikeout and underscore:

D. SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL

1. The scientific field party shall will consist of a minimum of 15 and will include women. Contractor shall provide berthing space for Wwomen which are shall have separate separate from the berthing space provided for from men.

2. One member of the scientific party will be designated as Cruise Leader.

That person will be responsible for implementation of the Cruise Plan, compliance to the charter terms, disposition of catches and the conduct and performance of Government personnel aboard the vessel.

C) Reference Part III, Paragraph 1, STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS , Section Titled: OPERATING PROCEDURES. This section as written in the original solicitation dated December 13, 2012 is deleted and the following inserted in its place. Revisions have been indicated in red strikeout and underscore:

E. OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. The Contractor shall provide nutritionally balanced meals three (3) times (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and one (1) light snack each charter day. Meal times will be coordinated with the Cruise Leader to accommodate both the need to complete sampling work and the time required to prepare meals by the cook.

2. The Cruise Leader in consultation with the Captain will determine the daily operations plan. The Cruise Leader will have final authority over all matters except in matters those relating to safety of the vessel and vessel personnel. The captain has the final authtority on matters of safety during the charter.

3. The Cruise Leader and Captain will work together to resolve all problems that may arise during the charter. In the event the Cruise Leader and Captain are unable to resolve any problem which has the potential for invalidating the survey or threatens the safety of the field party, the Cruise Leader will direct the vessel to return to port where an acceptable solution will be arranged between the Government

SF30 Continuation of Block Narrative Page 3 of 3 and the Contractor or the charter may be terminated. The vessel will be considered off charter if required to return to port and will remain off charter until the problem has been resolved.

4. The Captain and crew shall exercise due caution and follow all safety procedures as directed by the Cruise Leader to help prevent damage or loss of Government gear and equipment. The Cruise Leader may present specific safety procedures in writing to the Captain. If loss of or damage to Government equipment is the result of negligent disregard of such instructions and procedures, repair or replacement costs may be deducted from charter payments.

All fish and shellfish taken in the trawl remain the property of the Government. The Field Party Chief is responsible for their disposition.

D) Reference Part III, Paragraph 1, STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS , Section Titled: SAFETY. This section as written in the original solicitation dated December 13, 2012 is deleted and the following inserted in its place. Revisions have been indicated in red strikeout and underscore:

F. SAFETY

1. The vessel Captain is responsible for all matters relating to safety of personnel, the vessel, and equipment operation. The Captain will adhere at all times to Navigational Rules and Rules of the Road while towing, running, drifting, or when at anchor. He/she shall review safety procedures and equipment with the scientific party at the beginning of each cruise leg.

2. The Contractor shall provide U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets and survival suits for all embarked personnel. Adequate dry, topside storage for all survival suits shall be provided. The Government will provide personal foul weather gear for all members of the scientific field party.

E) Reference Part VI, Paragraph 1, Evaluation – Commercial Items. This section as written in the original solicitation dated December 13, 2012 is deleted and the following inserted in its place. Revisions have been indicated in red strikeout and underscore:

1. 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered following low-price technically acceptable solicitation procedures. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY.

Technical Capability (Vessel Characteristics, Crew Experience) Experience of Captain & Crew: Qualifications of Key Personnel offered Past Performance and

2) PRICE. Award will be made to the offeror whose price is lowest among all proposals that were deemed to be technically acceptable.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

The due date for proposal submission remains unchanged at January 3, 2013, 2:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.

All other terms and conditions of Solicitation #AB133F-13-RQ-0023 remain unchanged.

End of Amendment #0001

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PART III

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

February 29, 2012