SOW_-_CBNMS_MRS_SOW_FY19_opt_years_-_Rev_1_25Jun2019_-_FBO.pdf

NCND6021-19-01204

Statement of Work

Cordell Bank NMS Marine Research Services

1. BACKGROUND

NOAA’s Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary (CBNMS) requires the services of a contractor to assist with science activities at the site. The contractor will support and participate in data collection and provide data analysis and product development from data collected during research and monitoring activities in

CBNMS.

2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Under guidance from the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), the contractor shall provide scientific and analytical support to CBNMS.

3. TASKS

Base Year

a. Assist with planning and preparations and participate in research cruises in 2019-2020

b. Assist with management of data collected on multiple research cruises, such as saving digital media, re-naming files, providing metadata, creating back up files, and copying files to the server.

c. Organize and enter metadata into a database for photos and video taken on cruises.

d. Post-process underwater images collected during benthic characterization cruises to include:

evaluating data quality, analyzing habitat, identifying fish and invertebrates to lowest taxa possible, and describing species associations.

Correlate species information with navigational data for geo-referenced records.

e. Query the database to inform data analysis, summaries, and management.

f. Conduct analyses of data collected during research and monitoring missions and produce summary maps, statistics and figures. Integrate new data into the existing data storage structure of biological, oceanographic, geologic, socioeconomic, and other thematic data.

g. Draft, review, and edit technical summaries of research activities and results.

h. Produce maps, graphics, and other products to support resource protection and educational interpretation.

i. Update the bibliography of marine science and management literature related to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Option Year 1 (subject to the availability of funding)

The contractor shall:

a. Assist with planning and preparations and participate in research cruises in 2020-2021

b. Assist with management of data collected on multiple research cruises, such as saving digital media, re-naming files, providing metadata, creating back up files, and copying files to the server.

c. Organize and enter metadata into a database for photos and video taken on cruises.

d. Post-process underwater images collected during benthic characterization cruises to include:

evaluating data quality, analyzing habitat, identifying fish and invertebrates to lowest taxa possible, and describing species associations.

Correlate species information with navigational data for geo-referenced records.

e. Query the database to inform data analysis, summaries, and management.

f. Conduct analyses of data collected during research and monitoring missions and produce summary maps, statistics and figures. Integrate new data into the existing data storage structure of biological, oceanographic, geologic, socioeconomic, and other thematic data.

g. Draft, review, and edit technical summaries of research activities and results.

h. Produce maps, graphics, and other products to support resource protection and educational interpretation.

Update the bibliography of marine science and management literature related to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Option Year 2 (subject to the availability of funding)

The contractor shall:

a. Assist with planning and preparations and participate in research cruises in 2021-2022

b. Assist with management of data collected on multiple research cruises, such as saving digital media, re-naming files, providing metadata, creating back up files, and copying files to the server.

c. Organize and enter metadata into a database for photos and video taken on cruises.

d. Post-process underwater images collected during benthic characterization cruises to include:

evaluating data quality, analyzing habitat, identifying fish and invertebrates to lowest taxa possible, and describing species associations.

Correlate species information with navigational data for geo-referenced records.

e. Query the database to inform data analysis, summaries, and management.

f. Conduct analyses of data collected during research and monitoring missions and produce summary maps, statistics and figures. Integrate new data into the existing data storage structure of biological, oceanographic, geologic, socioeconomic, and other thematic data.

g. Draft, review, and edit technical summaries of research activities and results.

h. Produce maps, graphics, and other products to support resource protection and educational interpretation.

Update the bibliography of marine science and management literature related to Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

4. DELIVERABLES

Deliverable Due Date

(a) Final draft of technical summary of 2017 Nautilus ROV benthic survey

August 30,

(b) Assist with cruise planning, dive planning, and preparations for Nautilus cruise

September 30,

(c) Participate in Nautilus cruise October 12,

(d) Assist with Nautilus post cruise data management and cruise reports

October 30,

(e) Data analysis of 2018 Shimada ROV surveys complete and archived at CBNMS in existing data management structure

December 30,

(f) First draft of technical summary of 2018 Shimada ROV surveys

February 28,

(g) Final draft of technical summary of 2018 Shimada ROV surveys

April 30, 2020

(h) Support 2020 cruise planning July 1, 2020

(i) Maps and summary products of research completed for research interpretation

August 1, 2020

(j) Bibliography updated August 7, 2020

(k) Digital files from 2019-2020 field activities properly duplicated and organized with metadata.

August 10,

(l) Assist with preparations and participate in 2020 at-sea operations

August 15, Option Year 1 (subject to the availability of funding)

(a) Data from 2019-2020 surveys archived at CBNMS in existing data management structure

September 15,

(b) Data analysis from 2019 surveys complete

December 15,

(c) First draft of technical summary of 2019 surveys

January 30,

(d) Final draft of technical summary of 2019 surveys

February 28,

(e) Begin data analysis of 2020 surveys March 1, 2021

(f) Data analysis of 2020 surveys complete May 1, 2021

(g) First draft of technical summary of 2019 surveys

June 1, 2021

(h) Final draft of technical summary of 2019 surveys

July 1, 2021

(i) Support 2021 cruise planning July 30, 2021

(j) Maps and summary products of research completed for research interpretation

August 1, 2021

(k) Bibliography updated August 7, 2021

(l) Digital files from 2019-2020 field activities properly duplicated and organized with metadata.

August 10,

(m) Assist with preparations and participate in 2021 at-sea operations

(a) Data from 2020-2021 surveys archived at CBNMS in existing data management structure

September 15,

(b) Data analysis from 2021 surveys complete

December 15,

(c) First draft of technical summary of 2021 surveys

January 30,

(d) Final draft of technical summary of 2021 surveys

February 28,

(e) Support 2022 cruise planning July 1, 2022

(f) Maps and summary products of research completed for research interpretation

August 1, 2022

(g) Bibliography updated August 7, 2022

(h) Digital files from 2021 field activities properly duplicated and organized with metadata.

August 10,

(i) Assist with preparations and participate in 2022 at-sea operations

5. PERSONNEL

5.1 Qualifications

a. M.S. in Marine Ecology or related discipline;

b. Experience on vessels and knowledge of safe vessel operations;

c. Excellent written and verbal communication;

d. Proficiency with statistical analyses and software;

e. Expertise with ArcGIS editing and the use of

ArcGIS extensions such as Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst and Geostatistical Analyst;

f. Knowledge and expertise identifying, cataloging, and analyzing a variety of benthic data from ROV and submersibles missions off the northern California coast, including expertise in identifying from video and still images, fish and invertebrates to species or the lowest taxonomic level possible

g. Knowledge of a range of marine associated disciplines to include ecology, oceanography, and fisheries.

6. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Workspace provided by contractor

7. TRAVEL

Travel, lodging and meals for conducting field research and analysis are reimbursable with prior approval from the TPOC for actual costs incurred not to exceed per diem and lodging expenses in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Contractor shall provide receipts for actual reimbursements. Invoices must contain one copy of all receipts for reimbursable lodging and airfare expenses, and for any other approved expenditure. Trip lengths may vary from two days to two weeks in length.

8. EXPENSES – REIMBURSABLE ITEMS

No additional expenses are anticipated for this contract.

LOCATION SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Contractor is authorized after hours and weekend access to NOAA facilities and vessels provided they have been vetted per the procedures as outlined in master contract and have been authorized for such access by the TPOC in coordination with program managers.

Contractor may be authorized use of Government owned vehicles for the purposes of carrying out the deliverables in this task order provided they have been authorized by the TPOC in coordination with local program managers.

Contractor may be required to assist the Government in an orderly shutdown and restart of operations due to natural disasters, civil emergencies, lapse in appropriation or other event.

9. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

July 29, 2019-August 15, 2020

Option Year 1 (subject to the availability of funding) August 16, 2020-August 15 2021

August 16, 2021-August 15 2022

10. IT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Certification and Accreditation (C&A) requirements of 48 CFR 1352.239-73 do not apply, and a Security Accreditation Package is not required. The government will provide the necessary computer equipment and information to perform this contract. All work must be performed upon government furnished equipment and if addition hardware and/or software is needed, the Contractor must request the additional requirements from the TPOC. The contractor will be using government furnished equipment (GFE), which is currently covered by an existing government Certification and Accreditation (C&A) package.

11. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Contractor must demonstrate past performance of conducting work outlined in section 5.1 qualifications.

12. TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT (TPOC)

CONTACT: TO BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF AWARD

NOAA ONMS CBNMS

1 Bear Valley Road Pt. Reyes Station, CA 94956

13. INVOICING

Invoicing shall be monthly in arrears.