AB133F15RP0036_FINAL_Solicitation_SWFSC_West_Coast_Charter_FBO_POSTED.pdf

U. S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SOLICITATION: AB-133F-15-RP-0036

ISSUE DATE: JANUARY 15, 2015

TITLE: TRAWL-CAPBABLE RESEARCH VESSEL TO CONDUCT WEST COAST

SURVEYS

DUE DATE/TIME: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 10:00 AM (PACIFIC TIME) IN SEATTLE,

WASHINGTON

In the case of hand-delivered submissions, offerors must allow time to sign in with the security guard prior to delivering a proposal to the Contract Specialist.

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 19, 2015: The Real ID Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-13) mandates new requirements for State issued driver's licenses and identification cards.

Access to the NOAA Western Regional Center will require one of the following forms of identification:

State issued Real ID Compliant Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards.

Enhanced Driver's License, and Identification Cards from the states of Washington, Minnesota, and New York

U.S. Passport U.S. Passport Card U.S. Department of Defense CAC, which includes the NOAA issued ID U.S. Federal agency HSPD-12 compliant ID cards U.S. Veterans ID U.S. Military Dependent's ID Card U.S. Trusted Traveler Card – Global Entry, SENTRI, or NEXUS U.S. Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC)

Individuals wishing to have continued access to the NOAA Western Regional Center should ensure they have one of the above listed acceptable forms of personal identification.

This information is presented for offeror's planning purposes only and does not constitute an alternate deadline for receipt.

WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF 65

NFFS7000-15-00775

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

AB-133F-15-RP-0036

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect

01/15/2015

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

CRYSTINA R. ELKINS

CRYSTINA.R.ELKINS@NOAA.GOV

calls)

(206)526-6036

LOCAL TIME

02/10/2015

10:00 AM PST

9. ISSUED BY CODE AJ630031 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

CONTRACTS BRANCH

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

SEATTLE, WA 98115-6349

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8 (A)

NAICS: 483114

SIZE STANDARD:

500 Employees

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION

[TO BE DESIGNATED AT TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD] CONTRACTS BRANCH

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

SEATTLE, WA 98115-6349

AJ630031

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

SEATTLE, WA 98115-6349

AJ610031

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SEE PAGES 3 - 6 FOR PRICE SCHEDULE

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

SEE PAGES 3 - 6 FOR PRICE SCHEDULE

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE 42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

SCHEDULE Continued

Item No. Supplies/Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

AB-133F-15-RP-0036

TRAWL-CAPBABLE RESEARCH VESSEL

TO CONDUCT WEST COAST SURVEYS

The contractor shall provide vessel, crew and support for operations in accordance with the

Statement of Work contained in Part D -

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND

ATTACHMENTS. The charter price shall include all costs (including transit to starting port and from ending port) associated with the charter. Fuel and port services expenses will be reimbursed at actual costs, with appropriate documentation provided by the contractor.

BASE PERIOD - PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE: MAY 1, 2015 – FEBRUARY

14, 2016

BASE CHARTER PERIOD – PROVIDE A

TRAWL-CAPABLE RESEARCH VESSEL TO

CONDUCT A 90 DAY CHARTER OFF THE

COASTS OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, AND

WASHINGTON IN ACCORDANCE TO THE

STATEMENT OF WORK CONTAINED IN

SECTION D.

90 DA $______________ $______________

0002 ESTIMATED CHARTER VESSEL FUEL1 1

NTE

EST $______________

ESTIMATED PORT SERVICES CHARGES 1

EST $40,000.00

OPTION ITEMS

OPT

OPTION FOR UP TO 30 ADDITIONAL

CHARTER DAYS

30 DA

TOTAL BASE PERIOD CLINS (0001 – 0004)

OPTION PERIOD I – PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE: FEBRUARY 15, 2016 –

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

OPT

BASE CHARTER PERIOD – PROVIDE A

TRAWL-CAPABLE RESEARCH VESSEL TO

CONDUCT A 40 DAY CHARTER OFF THE

COASTS OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, AND

WASHINGTON IN ACCORDANCE TO THE

STATEMENT OF WORK CONTAINED IN

40 DA $______________ $______________

ESTIMATED CHARTER VESSEL FUEL1 1

ESTIMATED PORT SERVICES CHARGES 1

EST $20,000.00

OPT

OPTION FOR UP TO 30 ADDITIONAL

CHARTER DAYS

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD I CLINS (1001 –

1004)

OPTION PERIOD II – PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE: FEBRUARY 15, 2017 –

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

BASE CHARTER PERIOD – PROVIDE A

TRAWL-CAPABLE RESEARCH VESSEL TO

CONDUCT A 40 DAY CHARTER OFF THE

COASTS OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, AND

WASHINGTON IN ACCORDANCE TO THE

STATEMENT OF WORK CONTAINED IN

ESTIMATED CHARTER VESSEL FUEL1 1

ESTIMATED PORT SERVICES CHARGES 1

OPT

OPTION FOR UP TO 30 ADDITIONAL

CHARTER DAYS

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD II CLINS (2001 –

2004)

OPTION PERIOD III – PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE: FEBRUARY 15, 2018 –

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

BASE CHARTER PERIOD – PROVIDE A

TRAWL-CAPABLE RESEARCH VESSEL TO

CONDUCT A 40 DAY CHARTER OFF THE

COASTS OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, AND

WASHINGTON IN ACCORDANCE TO THE

STATEMENT OF WORK CONTAINED IN

ESTIMATED CHARTER VESSEL FUEL1 1

ESTIMATED PORT SERVICES CHARGES 1

OPT

OPTION FOR UP TO 30 ADDITIONAL

CHARTER DAYS

TOTAL OPTION PERIOD III CLINS (3001 –

3004)

OPTION PERIOD IV – PERIOD OF

PERFORMANCE: FEBRUARY 15, 2019 –

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

BASE CHARTER PERIOD – PROVIDE A

TRAWL-CAPABLE RESEARCH VESSEL TO

CONDUCT A 40 DAY CHARTER OFF THE

COASTS OF CALIFORNIA, OREGON, AND

WASHINGTON IN ACCORDANCE TO THE

STATEMENT OF WORK CONTAINED IN

ESTIMATED CHARTER VESSEL FUEL1 1

ESTIMATED PORT SERVICES CHARGES 1

OPT

OPTION FOR UP TO 30 ADDITIONAL

CHARTER DAYS

TOTAL ALL OPTION PERIOD IV CLINS

(4001 – 4004)

TOTAL ALL CLINS (4001 - 4004)

PLEASE NOTE: Offeror(s) MUST submit pricing for each blank line item in the above schedule.

Failure to offer in this manner may result in the proposal’s rejection. Pricing must reflect costs associated with the offer of one (1) vessel, per proposal submission. Offerors wishing to propose more than one vessel must submit separate offer packages for each vessel. Daily charter pricing shall be inclusive of all costs (including transit to starting port and from ending port) associated with the charter, with the exception of costs associated with port services charges and fuel used during the charter.

NOTE1: Fuel calculations from SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES, Paragraph titled FUEL CONSUMPTION;

Charter Fuel Calculation shall be inserted into CLINS 0002, 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002 of the Schedule. Estimated not-to exceed amounts for fuel are for evaluation purposes only. The Government intends to purchase fuel under a separate DLA contract, unless it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government for the contractor to purchase fuel and be reimbursed. Should the contractor be required to purchase fuel, allowable fuel expenditures will be reimbursed up to the pre-approved amount and any overages must be approved in advance of incurring charges by the Contracting Officer. Reimbursement of this line item will be based upon actual costs incurred and when accompanied with the appropriate documentation, reference SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES, Paragraph titled FUEL OIL and SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS, Paragraph titled INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS.

NOTE2: An estimated not-to exceed amount of $40,000.00 is established for port services charges for the base period (Reference CLIN 0003) and $20,000.00 for each option period (Reference CLINS 1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003). Allowable expenditures will be reimbursed up to the pre-approved amount and any overages must be approved in advance of incurring charges by the Contracting Officer. Reimbursement of this line item will be based upon actual costs incurred and when accompanied with the appropriate documentation, reference SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES, Paragraph titled PORT SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT COSTS and SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS, Paragraph titled INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS.

Acronym Key

NTE = Not-to-Exceed EST = Estimated DA = Days JB = Job

DEFINITIONS

The terms offeror and quoter are used synonymously in this solicitation and contract and have the same meaning as quoter.

The terms offer and quote are used synonymously in this solicitation and contract and have the same meaning as quote.

SURVEY/CHARTER DAY: is defined as a 24 hour period to include all costs associated with the vessel, crew, supplies, and overhead and G&A. This shall not include the costs for fuel or port services.

FIELD PARTY CHIEF (CHIEF SCIENTIST): One scientist will be designated Field Party Chief (Chief Scientist). That person will be responsible for implementation of the cruise plan, disposition of catches, and the conduct and performance of scientific personnel aboard the vessel.

OPTION ITEMS

Basic Contract Line Item for the base period (CLIN) 0001 is for a stand-alone 90-day vessel charter. Option Period CLINs for base charter days (1001, 2001, 3001 and 4001) are for a stand-alone, 40-day vessel charter.

Base period CLIN for optional charter days (0004) is for up to 30 additional charter days to be exercised as the Government requires. Option Period CLINs for optional charter days (1004, 2004, 2004 and 4004) are for up to an additional 30 charter days to be exercised as needed during each option period.

FUEL

The Base Period CLIN for fuel (0003) is for 120 charter days of estimated fuel (which includes fuel for 90 base days and 30 optional charter days) and is to be exercised at time of award of

(CLIN) 0001.

Option Period CLINs for fuel (1003, 2003, 3003, and 4003) are for 70 charter days of estimated fuel (which includes fuel for 40 base charter days and 30 optional charter days). Fuel CLINs for option periods are to be exercised at the time of award of each option period.

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION

This commercial item acquisition solicitation for supply of a charter vessel and any resulting contract is subject to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items in conjunction with Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2005-79 dated 12/15/14.

FAR 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vfcara.htm

FAR 52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

(Reference 3.202)

FAR 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS

(OCT 2010)

(Reference 3.808)

FAR 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM

EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

(Reference 3.908-9)

FAR 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

(MAY 2011)

(Reference 4.303)

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2014)

(Reference 12.301)

FAR 52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

(Reference 32.111)

FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

(Reference 32.706-3)

FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

(DEC 2013)

(Reference 32.009-2)

FAR 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

(Reference 33.215)

FAR 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

(Reference 42.903)

FAR 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

(Reference 42.1305)

FAR 52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES (APR 1984)

(Reference 46.316)

FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

(Reference 47.303-6)

CAR 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1309.507-2)

CAR 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1309.507-2(d)

CAR 1352.242-70 POST AWARD CONFERENCE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1342.503-70)

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014)

(2) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

____ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(3) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the contracting officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

_XX_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept

2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C.

2402).

_XX_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010)

(41 U.S.C. 3509).

____ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009).

_XX_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract

Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

____ (5) [Reserved]

____ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

____ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-

Delivery Contracts (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

_XX_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_XX_ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding

Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

_XX_ (10) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Public Law 112- 74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L.

110-161).

____ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov

2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

____ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small

Business Concerns (Oct 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

____ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

_XX_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

____ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

____ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003)

(15 U.S.C. 644).

____ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

____ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

_XX_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15

U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

____ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2014) (15

U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

____ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

____ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

____ (iv) Alternate III (Oct 2014) of 52.219-9.

____ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

_XX_ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

637(a)(14)).

____ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15

U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

____ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_XX_ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul

2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

____ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-

Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

_XX_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_XX_ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan

2014) (E.O. 13126).

_XX_ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_XX_ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

_XX_ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

_XX_ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014)

(29 U.S.C. 793).

_XX_ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

_XX_ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_XX_ (33) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013). (Executive

Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

____ (34) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

____ (35) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514

____ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-13.

____ (36) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun

2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

____ (37) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 8259b).

____ (38) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer

Products (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_XX_ (39) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

_XX_ (40) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

____ (41) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act

(May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108- 77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112- 41, 112-42, and 112-43).

____ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

____ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

____ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

____ (42) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19

U.S.C. 3301 note).

_XX_ (43) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)

(E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

____ (44) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

____ (45) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007)

(42 U.S.C. 5150).

____ (46) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or

Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

____ (47) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb

2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

____ (48) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41

U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_XX_ (49) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (50) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for

Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (51) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

____ (52) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

____ (53) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial

Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

____ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

____ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67.).

____ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014)

(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

____ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor

Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

____ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor

Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

____ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor

Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

____ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor

Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

____ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O.

13495).

____ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations.

(May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

____ (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C.

5112(p)(1)).

____ (10) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 Dec

2014)(Executive Order 13658).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(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 Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the 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 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.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010)

(41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15

U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O.

13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul

2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

(viii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National

Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(ix) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(x) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C.

7104(g)).

____ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(xi) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

(xii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor

Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67)

(xiii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Aug 2013).

(xiv) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations.

(May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial

Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec

2014)(Executive Order 13658).

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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FAR 52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY -- SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR

1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule.

The Contracting Officer may exercise the options at the time of contract award, but may exercise additional options by written notice to the contractor within the performance period of the contract. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

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FAR 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within ten (10) calendar days of contract expiration, provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least thirty (30) calendar days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

FAR 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (APR 1984)

Portions of this contract are altered as follows:

(To be completed upon contract award, if applicable) (End of clause)

CAR 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

CAR 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

(a) [TO BE ASSIGNED AT AWARD BY SEPARATE LETTER] is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

[TO BE ASSIGNED AT AWARD BY SEPARATE LETTER]

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

CAR 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The contractor is required to comply with applicable federal and state workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General liability.

(1) The contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) When special circumstances apply in accordance with FAR 28.307-2(b), Property Damage Liability Insurance shall be required in the amount of $-0-.

(c) Automobile liability. The contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage.

Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the contractor shall provide, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance as determined by the Government.

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CAR 1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE- FIXED PRICE (APR 2010)

When the Government is injured, wholly or partially as a result of the contractor's actions and such actions are covered by the insurance required by 1352.228-70, Insurance Coverage, the Government is entitled to recover from the contractor the full amount of any such injury attributable to the contractor regardless of a deductible. The Contracting Officer may offset the amount of recovery against any payment due to the contractor.

CAR 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

ABOARD THE CONTRACTOR'S VESSEL

CAR 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from May 1, 2015 through

February 14, 2016.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Period Start Date End Date Option I February 15, 2016 February 14, 2017

Option II February 15, 2017 February 14, 2018

Option III February 15, 2018 February 14, 2019

Option IV February 15, 2019 February 14, 2020 (End of clause)

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

[TO BE DESIGNATED AT AWARD BY SEPARATE LETTER] is hereby designated as the Contract Administrator under the contract. All correspondence and inquiries concerning administration of this contract should be addressed to the Contract Administrator at the address in Block 16 (page 1) of the SF 1449.

COAST GUARD INSPECTION

Performance under this contract is dependent on the vessel passing a U.S. Coast Guard safety examination. The Coast Guard inspection shall be performed no earlier than two weeks before the vessels’ scheduled departure and the Coast Guard certification must be obtained by the vessel, no less than one week prior to scheduled departure.

In the event that the contractor does not obtain the Coast Guard inspection, the Government may terminate the contract, and the contractor may be liable to the Government for excess re-procurement costs. Inspection is required before the commencement of each charter year, unless the Coast Guard has issued a letter of inspection that is valid for the time period of the charter. The contractor will arrange for the inspection, and any costs associated with bringing the vessel to passing standard shall be borne by the contractor. A copy of the Coast Guard certification shall be posted on the vessel.

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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 under Part I, Paragraph 15 of 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).

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MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNS OR NON-PERFORMANCE

The contractor is responsible for maintaining all contractor provided equipment and vessels in a safe operating condition during contract performance. If a mechanical breakdown of the vessel occurs 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 at the prices contained in the Contract’s price schedule.

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.

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.

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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.

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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 Default clause, 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.

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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

FUEL OIL

Fuel oil for the performance of the charter will be either provided by the Government, or the contractor costs for fuel oil will be reimbursed by the Government, up to the pre-approved amount. Overages must be approved by the Contracting Officer in advance of incurring charges. A Government representative and a vessel crew member shall together, verify the volume of fuel on board at the beginning of the charter and the end of the charter, in order to ensure the Government provides no more or less fuel than the performance of the charter requires. If the Government provides fuel to the contractor and owes the contractor fuel at the end of the charter, the Government may provide to the contractor either fuel or funds equal to the amount it would cost the Government to provide the fuel.

If the contractor has received more fuel than required for the charter, the Government shall deduct the Government’s costs for the excess fuel from the final payment to the contractor. The Government may choose to order fuel oil through a separate Government fuel contract when it is available. Fuel required in ports where fuel is not procured through a Government contract shall be purchased by the vessel charter contractor, not to exceed the awarded amounts in the Contract’s price schedule for fuel. Fuel purchased by the contractor to replace that used for charter operations will be billed to and payable by the vessel charter contractor who will in turn bill the Government for reimbursement. (Reference CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS, Paragraph 3 for clause titled – INVOICING FOR FUEL AND MOORAGE) As used herein, fuel oil is defined as diesel oil for propulsion and auxiliary engines.

It does not include lube oil, lubricants, hydraulic oil or solvents, but does include gasoline and oil for outboard motors. THE CONTRACTOR MUST NOTIFY THE CONTRACTING

OFFICER WHEN THE FUEL EXPENDED DURING THE CHARTER REACHES 70% OF THE TOTAL FUEL

FUNDING PROVIDED UNDER THE CONTRACT. SHOULD ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR FUEL BECOME

NECESSARY, ADDITIONAL FUNDING WILL BE ADDED TO THE CONTRACT BY MODIFICATION. SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF FUEL FUNDING ON THE CONTRACT, IT WILL BE AT THE

CONTRACTOR’S OWN RISK AND EXPENSE.

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PORT SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT COSTS

Actual costs incurred for port charges to include: US Customs fees, pilot fees, mooring fees, communications charges, etc. during the charter will be reimbursed under contract line items 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003 and 4003 (See Price Schedule), reference SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND ATTACHMENTS, Paragraph titled INVOICING FOR FUEL AND PORT SERVICES. All reimbursable expenses must be invoiced with a copy of the receipt for the item attached to the invoice to the Government.

Payment may only be made to the contractor of the vessel charter

REIMBURSABLE COSTS

The costs identified below in this paragraph will be reimbursed by the Government.

Invoices for such costs must include a copy of the invoice from the provider. Only actual costs will be reimbursed, and will only be reimbursed to the charter

Port Charges as described above.

Fuel as described above.

(End of clause)

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Estimated average daily fuel consumption shall be based on the number of gallons that the vessel is expected to consume under the following scenario. The total estimated cost will be added to each Offeror’s total offered price to arrive at a total estimated price for evaluation purposes. The actual fuel cost for the base period 120 day charter and option period 78 day charter periods (or shorter periods pending exercise of option days) shall be provided by the Government at no cost to the contractor. Invoices for such costs must include a fuel log showing actual consumption, and a copy of the invoice/receipt from the provider.

BASE PERIOD

1) NUMBER OF GALLONS THAT A VESSEL IS EXPECTED TO CONSUME OVER A 24 HOUR PERIOD

UNDER THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:

Eight (8) hours on station, sampling with plankton nets, CTDs and trawl nets at a maximum of 3 knots/hour

Sixteen (16) hours transiting between stations at 10knots/hour. =

Estimated Daily Fuel Consumption = ____________

2) Estimated Daily Fuel Consumption x $4.00 per gallon = $____________ (Estimated

Cost of Fuel per Day)

2) Estimated Cost of Fuel per Day x 120 charter days (90 base charter days + 30 optional charter days) = $_____________ (Estimated Cost of Fuel per Contract Period)(FILL-IN FOR LINE ITEM 0002 OF THE PRICE SCHEDULE)

OPTION PERIODS

1) NUMBER OF GALLONS THAT A VESSEL IS EXPECTED TO CONSUME OVER A 24 HOUR PERIOD

Cost of Fuel per Day)

3) Estimated Cost of Fuel per Day x 70 charter days (40 base charter days + 30 optional charter days) = $_____________ (Estimated Cost of Fuel per Contract Period)(FILL-IN FOR LINE ITEMs 1002, 2002, 3002, and 4002 OF THE PRICE SCHEDULE)

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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 in the trawl 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.

1. Those portions of the catch that have commercial value and are not required for scientific purposes may be retained onboard, iced or otherwise suitably preserved according to accepted industry practice, and the vessel’s crew shall return the remainder to the sea. Any revenues generated by delivering the catch will aid in mitigating the costs incurred by the survey. The Contractor shall sell such retained catch at the next port call and Contractor shall provide the Chief Scientist with a copy of the landings receipt provided by the receiving processor or fish buyer.

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.

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