RFQ 1333MF24Q0053 24-200 Solicatation Pkg.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

Professional services to develop a CWT database based on regulations

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 1333MF24Q0053.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03 (Feb 2024).

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 541511. The small business size standard is $34.0M.

(v) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services:

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for development of a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2024. Task 3 and Task 4 deliverables are due by June 30, 2025, and likely on this date for each subsequent option year, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of performance: 12 months from Date of Award (DOA), dates to be determined after DOA is known.

CLIN 1001 – Option Year 1 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for development of a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2025. Task 3 and Task 4 deliverables are due by June 30, 2025, and likely on this date for each subsequent option year, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of performance: 12 months from Date of Award (DOA), dates to be determined after DOA is known.

CLIN 2001 – Option Year 2 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for development of a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2026. Task 3 and Task 4 deliverables are due by June 30, 2025, and likely on this date for each subsequent option year, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of performance: 12 months from Date of Award (DOA), dates to be determined after DOA is known.

CLIN 3001 – Option Year 3 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for development of a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2027. Task 3 and Task 4 deliverables are due by June 30, 2025, and likely on this date for each subsequent option year, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of performance: 12 months from Date of Award (DOA), dates to be determined after DOA is known.

CLIN 4001 – Option Year 4 Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for development of a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in

2028. Task 3 and Task 4 deliverables are due by June 30, 2025, and likely on this date for each subsequent option year, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of performance: 12 months from Date of Award (DOA), dates to be determined after DOA is known.

(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Work which applies to Base Year and all Option Years 1 – 4.

(vii) Period of performance shall be:

Base Year: 12 months from Date of Award (DOA).

Option Period 1: 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA is known.

Option Period 2: 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA is known.

Option Period 3: 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA is known.

Option Period 4: 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA is known.

(viii) FAR provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sept 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(ix) FAR provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(x) FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

(xi) FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024), applies to this acquisition and can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

(xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(xv) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than the date specified in the SAM.gov offers due field. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to amy.gilliland@noaa.gov

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to amy.gilliland@noaa.gov.

UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net.

There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

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1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

VIA EMAIL TO amy.gilliland@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2 days before offerors are due. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

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FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023)

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive. Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.

1. Submit PDF or Microsoft Word format quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation. Email quotes are required and can be sent to amy.gilliland@noaa.gov

2. PRICING SHALL BE SEPARATE FROM TECHNICAL INFORMATION

3. Offeror shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM found at https://sam.gov/content/home) in order to provide a quote and be eligible for award. Must provide their UEID/CAGE CODE with their quote.

4. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them or their capability.

5. Offerors must provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria will not be accepted.

“THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF

QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE

A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT”.

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (a).

The evaluation will consider the Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach and Past Performance) to be significantly more important than price. However, as quotes are determined to be more equal in the non-price evaluation factor, price becomes more important and may become the determining factor for award. If, at any stage of the evaluation, all vendors are determined to have submitted equal, or virtually equal, Non-Price Technical Solutions, price could become the factor in determining which vendor will receive the award.

The Government intends to evaluate the quotes and award a purchase order based on the Offeror’s initial quote; therefore, the Offeror’s initial quote should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a Non-Price Technical Solution and price standpoint.

The Government reserves the right not to award a purchase order depending on the quality of the quote(s) submitted and the availability of funds. Furthermore, the Government may waive informalities and minor irregularities or omissions in quotes received.

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The Government may make an award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror or the Offeror with the highest technical rating if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the Government. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to achieve only slightly superior performance capability.

(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. Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on the following;

Factor 1--TECHNICAL APPROACH. The quotation will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the quotation demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable.

Factor 2--EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance. Offer shall describe the contractor’s experience meeting the requirements shown in the above sections: Scope of Work and Required Knowledge and Experience. Provide resumes for key personnel that will be assigned to work on the contract.

Factor 3--PAST PERFORMANCE. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, effective management of subcontractors, cost management, level of communication between the contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

● Offeror shall provide at least three (3) past performance references. Provide name, address, phone number, and description of the project.

If a quoter has no relevant past performance, the quoter must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Offerors who fail to either provide past performance information or affirmatively state that they have none, may be considered as non-compliant to the solicitation.

Factor 4 - COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements.

The Government intends to award a low priced, technically acceptable, single firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

(b) Options. 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. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) 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.

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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 services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

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Offerors are to return the following information:

Page 1 (complete blocks 12-16) or submit a quote on Vendor letterhead in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors --Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2023) and #2 below.

Pages 3-8 (enter “UNIT PRICING” IN THE RATE COLUMN for each MATERIAL STATED ON THE “RATE SHEET BASED ON APPENDIX A” or submit a quote on Vendor letterhead in accordance with FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - -Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR

2023) THAT INCLUDES ALL THE STATED HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS AND APPLICABLE RATES. QUOTES MUST

INCLUDE PER unit pricing for removal & disposal for each instance 1-22 and for each year (Base and 4 options).

Vendors must provide pricing for all five years to be considered for award as the government intends to issue a five-year award, Base year with four (4) option years with Not-to-exceed Line items (CLINS).

Vendors who choose to return a quote on their company letterhead must provide a statement that they accept the terms and conditions as outlined in the solicitation and as set forth by the government.

Provide an email address and phone number where you can be reached for future correspondence or provide the same information on quote:

Provide your registered SAM.GOV Unique Entity ID number on the line or include on quote:

Provide your SAM.GOV CAGE number on the line or include on quote: _____________________________

Vendor shall provide your WILL or WILL NOT Statement per 52.204-24 (NOV 2021) UNLESS your Reps and Certs have been updated in SAM per 52.204-26 (OCT 2020)

As required return responses and documentation in accordance with clauses and provisions “52.212-3

OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-

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COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(Deviation 2023-03)(DEC 2022).

Provide all documentation required to fulfill the SOW requirements and the Evaluation Factor requirements as further explained in the “Evaluation Factors” section of the Statement of Work.

In order to be considered for award you must submit a complete package in accordance with the requirements listed above and stated in the SF30. If you do not submit all of the required items you may be considered non-compliant.

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers or quotations for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement to determine the total evaluated price. This includes options under FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services and 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (no more than 8% per year), which applies to this solicitation. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Base Year - Professional Services for Coded Wire Tagging Salmon Database. Date of Award to February 28, 2025 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: DA01 Requisition No: 143060-24-0017

Option Year 1: May 1, 2025 - April 30, 2026 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

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Product/Service Code: DA01

Option Year 2: May 1, 2026 - April 30, 2027 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

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Product/Service Code: DA01

Option Year 3: May 1, 2027 - April 30, 2028 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

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Item Number Description QuantityUnit Unit Price Amount

Product/Service Code: DA01

Option Year 4: May 1, 2028 - April 30, 2029 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

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Product/Service Code: DA01

Section III - Description/Specifications

Statement of Work Statement of Work

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) Sustainable Fisheries Division (SFD) Professional Services for Coded Wire Tag Database 143060-24-0017

I. Background/Overview:

The Alaska Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) seeks to develop a 2024 database of all coded wire tagged (CWT) release groups of West Coast salmon and their status as originating from evolutionarily significant units (ESUs) listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

NOAA Fisheries = may choose additional annual database development for 2025 through 2028, as annual option items. Beginning in 2006, the North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC) and NOAA Fisheries, Alaska Region have utilized contracted services to annually develop a database of Coded Wire Tag (CWT) information. The database allows NOAA Fisheries staff to summarize any high seas CWT recoveries in federally-managed Gulf of Alaska (GOA) and Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands (BSAI) groundfish fisheries that originate from ESA-listed ESUs. This information is necessary for NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region to meet its obligations with the NMFS West Coast Region regarding ESA Section 7 Consultation.

The initial iteration of the CWT database included all CWT release groups of West Coast salmon and steelhead downloaded from the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) Regional Mark Information System (RMIS) and their status as originating from within ESA-listed ESUs as determined by NOAA Fisheries.

In 2016 the CWT database contractor undertook a two-phase quality control (QC) review of the annual process for creating the CWT database to improve consistency and accuracy. Phase I included determining, collating, and articulating the relevant information required for assigning ESA-listed status to CWT release groups, and then applying the QC protocol to the most recently developed database to ensure internal accuracy and consistency. Phase II involved developing a new CWT database with the most recent release records in the RMIS database. Annual updates of this database have been completed by a contractor through 2023.

II. Scope of Work This contract is for one job of professional services to develop a CWT database based on regulations in the current and past Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) regarding ESA, new CWT release groups, and any updated information on previously reported CWT release groups with options for database development in additional years.

III. Requirements and Tasks The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, knowledge, and experience. Contractor personnel shall have the demonstrated experience with the software, and appropriate development language, as well as the necessary experience and education in fisheries science to fulfill project requirements. The Contractor shall provide the necessary resources and infrastructure to manage, perform, and administer the contract. It is anticipated that this project will utilize a database and GIS analyst and at least one qualified fisheries scientist. Review and interpretation of current and past CFR regarding ESA regulations relevant to West Coast salmonid populations require specialized fisheries science expertise.

Also, gathering information for the 13 additional fields in the database (Task 3) may require expert review and interpretation of hatchery program documents. Fisheries knowledge in the areas of Pacific salmon life history, salmon genetics (for determining broodstock origin), salmon ecology, ESA regulations specific to West Coast salmonids, etc. is essential.

Task 1 - Regulatory Review:

The contractor shall conduct a review of Federal regulations contained in current and past CFR for regulatory actions related to ESA-listed ESU membership. This review will be specific to ESA regulations relevant for West Coast salmonid populations (i.e. Chinook (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha), chum (O.

keta), coho (O. kisutch), sockeye (O. nerka), and steelhead (O. mykiss) that originated from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California). Critical review will require determination from current and past CFR geographic boundaries of ESA-listed ESUs, listing dates, specific inclusions or exclusions, run time specifications, etc.

ESA regulatory text indicates that ESA-listed ESU membership for fish released by hatchery programs is primarily determined by juvenile release location. This protocol will continue to be used to determine ESA protection status and ESU membership based on release location for groups of coded-wire tagged fish. The results of this regulatory review will be documented within the annual report provided by the contractor. An example report format will be provided to the contractor.

Task 2 - Download and evaluate CWT release records from RMIS for 2024, and possibly in 2025 through 2028 as option items:

The PSMFC maintains and continuously updates the public facing RMIS database (https://www.rmpc.org/). The RMIS database contains all CWT release, catch sample, and recovery data for Pacific salmonids in the Pacific Ocean Region. The contractor will download all RMIS records of release groups of tagged West Coast salmonids. All RMIS records must be downloaded annually since records are continually updated/corrected, because ESA status of a release group may change from one year to the next, and because CWTs from sampled salmon can arrive several years after the year of capture, requiring retrospective analysis. Based on the regulatory review described above, the contractor will determine geographic boundaries of ESA-listed ESUs. To maintain consistency with previous contracted work, the contractor will compile GIS shapefiles that delineate ESU geographic boundaries. The shapefiles will allow for consistent and reliable determination of whether a CWT release group falls within the geographic boundary of an ESU.

Task 3 - Develop a new database of all CWT release groups in the current RMIS:

The contractor will develop a new database of all CWT release records in the most current RMIS. The database shall contain all of the existing fields and their values downloaded from RMIS, in addition to new fields for which the contractor shall populate with values. The information for the additional fields is not in RMIS and shall be gathered separately by the successful contractor. The 13 additional fields are the following:

1. Did the release group originate within the geographic boundaries of an ESU listed under the ESA as of

MM/DD/YYYY (Y/N)?

2. Did the release group return to spawn prior to listing of the ESU under the ESA (Y/N)?

3. Does the release group qualify as an ESA listed group (Y/N)?

4. Name of the ESU in which the group originated

5. Based on the location of stock origin, did the release group originate within the geographic boundaries of an ESU listed under the ESA as of MM/DD/YYYY (Y/N)?

6. Based on the location of stock origin, did the release group return to spawn prior to listing of the ESU under the ESA (Y/N)?

7. Based on the location of stock origin, does the release group qualify as an ESA listed group (Y/N)?

8. Alternate name of the ESU in which the group originated

9. Based on the location of hatchery rearing, did the release group originate within the geographic boundaries of an ESU listed under the ESA as of MM/DD/YYYY (Y/N)?

10. Based on the location of hatchery rearing, did the release group return to spawn prior to listing of the ESU under the ESA (Y/N)?

11. Based on the location of hatchery rearing, does the release group qualify as an ESA listed group (Y/N)?

12. Alternate name of the ESU in which the group originated

13. Would ESU membership be different based on location of stock origin, hatchery rearing, or juvenile release (Y/N)?

Note that “MM/DD/YYYY” represents the date the CWT release records are downloaded from RMIS.

The database is written in Microsoft Access, version 2016.

Task 4 – Reporting:

The successful contractor shall prepare a report for each annual CWT database. This report will, at a minimum, provide a description of methods used in determining ESA protection for CWT release groups and a description of the newly developed CWT database of release groups.

The contractor shall successfully integrate and coordinate with the NOAA Fisheries Project Lead, on an ongoing basis. The contractor shall provide corrective action plans, proposal submittals, and timely identification of issues. The contractor shall seek to ensure customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all contractor personnel.

IV. Period of Performance Period of performance for the base contract term is 12 months from the Date of Award (DOA), to develop a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2024. Task 3 and Task 4 deliverables will be due by September 15, 2024.

Option years are as follows:

Option Year 1: Develop a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2025.

Performance period is 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA is known. Task 3 and Task 4 deliverables are due by June 30, 2025, and likely on this date for each subsequent option year.

Option Year 2: Develop a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2026 - Performance period is 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA is known.

Option Year 3: Develop a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2027 - Performance period is 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA is known.

Option Year 4: Develop a new CWT database from records downloaded from RMIS in 2028 - Performance period is 12 months, dates to be determined after DOA is known.

Contractors have the general discretion to set work hours and schedules, including observed holidays.

Contractors will not be required to work Federal holidays, as follows:

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

Any other day designated by Federal Statute Any other day designated by Executive Order Any other day designated by a President's Proclamation

It is understood and agreed between the U.S. Government and the contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement to compensation except as set forth within the contract. If a contractor believes that an unplanned absence has an impact on the price or period of performance, it should notify the contracting officer (CO) of the changed condition and submit a claim for equitable adjustment (see FAR 52.233-1).

Nothing in this section abrogates the rights and responsibilities of the parties relating to "stop work" provisions as cited in other sections of this contract.

V. Place of Performance Accomplishment of the results contained in this Performance Work Statement requires 100% of the work to be completed at the contractor’s office at the discretion of the contractor. Work hours are generally at the discretion of the contractor; however, the contractor will maintain a point of contact during core NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region business hours Monday-Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm Alaska Time.

The contractor shall make necessary staff available for progress reports and/or quality control evaluations at the request of the NOAA Fisheries technical lead.

VI. Deliverables There are four deliverables under this contract:

1. Kickoff meeting: A kickoff meeting will be held, via conference call, with the Project Lead at a mutually agreed upon time and within 10 days of award.

2. A new version of the CWT database for 2024, and for 2025 through 2028 as annual option items. The contractor shall provide the 2024 CWT database in Microsoft Access, with compatibility to version 2016, via e-mail as well as required reports in Adobe pdfs, also via e-mail. If NOAA Fisheries Alaska Region chooses to exercise the option items, the contractor will provide the 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028 CWT databases in Microsoft Access via e-mail as well as required reports in Adobe pdfs, also via e-mail. The CWT database is due by September 15, 2024 and on June 30 in each subsequent option year. Once delivered, the database and report products will be U.S. Government property.

3. Monthly progress reports to the task manager and Contracting Officer’s Representative.

4. Annual reports describing relevant methods and findings and summary of the new CWT records in Adobe pdf format delivered via e-mail.

VII. Government-Furnished Resources The government will furnish a copy of the 2023 CWT database and final report as well as technical memoranda, and annual reports documenting CWT database development methods and results. No other government-furnished resources will be provided for this contract.

VIII. Travel, and Training

a. Training: Contractors are required to complete all NOAA mandated training such as IT security training.

b. Travel: Travel is not expected or authorized for this task order.

IX. Security Requirements This project is considered low risk, and Contractor staff must be suited for public trust classification.

Background investigations are required for all contractor staff proposed for this project, and must be completed prior to beginning work.

X. Special Requirements

a. Confidentiality and Data Privacy This contract may require that services contractors have access to Privacy Information. Services contractors are responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all subjects and materials and may be required to sign and adhere to a Non-disclosure Agreement (NDA).

b. Intellectual Property Rights All deliverables are the property of the U.S. Government. All documents, analyses, files (digital or other), reports, notes and photos are to be used only by Contractor personnel assigned to this purchase order.

Documents, files and other data are to be stored exclusively on Government owned equipment and at no point should be saved or archived on personal drives or devices. Copies are not to be disseminated to anyone outside of the NMFS or to any other contractor personnel without explicit release from the

Government.

c. Section 508 Compliance Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by P.L. 105-220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998), all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained and/or used under this contract shall be in compliance with the “Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards” set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the “Access Board”) in 36 CFR Part 1194.

The complete text of Section 508 Standards can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/ or at http://www.section508.gov.

XI. Inclusion of Clause 52.217-8 Inclusion of FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, in the solicitation and resultant contract is for use by the Government as outlined at FAR 37.111, Extension of Services. The option will be exercised as needed at any time during the life of the contract using the rates applicable at the time of exercise.

XII. Required Knowledge and Experience:

The contractor shall accomplish the assigned work by employing and utilizing qualified personnel with appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience. Contractor personnel shall have the following minimum qualifications:

¿ Minimum Experience (Database and GIS Analyst): Three years of technical experience in database management, modeling, or statistical analysis. Recent experience should include relational database design in Microsoft Access and the design of shapefiles in GIS software for delineating ESU geographic boundaries.

¿ Minimum Education (Database and GIS Analyst) BA/BS degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, Environmental Science or equivalent education and experience.

¿ Minimum Experience (Fisheries Scientist): Three years of expertise in fisheries science and/or management specific to the West Coast of the United States ESA-listed salmon and steelhead species.

¿ Minimum Education (Fisheries Scientist): BA/BS degree in fisheries science and/or marine resource management specific to ESA-listed salmon and steelhead species ¿ Experience with using the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission (PSMFC) Regional Mark Information System (RMIS) CWT database ¿ Demonstrated experience with analysis of artificial propagation programs included within listed ESUs as determined by NMFS.

XIII. Evaluation Factors:

The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Technical Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1--TECHNICAL APPROACH. The quotation will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the quotation demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable.

Factor 2--EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance. Offer shall describe the contractor’s experience meeting the requirements shown in the above sections: Scope of Work and Required Knowledge and Experience.

Provide resumes for key personnel that will be assigned to work on the contract.

Factor 3--PAST PERFORMANCE. The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, effective management of subcontractors, cost management, level of communication between the contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

¿ Offeror shall provide at least three (3) past performance references. Provide name, address, phone number, and description of the project.

If a quoter has no relevant past performance, the quoter must affirmatively state that it possesses no relevant past performance history. Offerors who fail to either provide past performance information or affirmatively state that they have none, may be considered as non-compliant to the solicitation.

Factor 4 - COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements.

XIV. CONTRACTORS INVOICE

Per NAM 1330-52.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (FEB 2023) The Contractor must submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and submit payment requests. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov.

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment to the Contractor. To be considered proper, invoices must be prepared in accordance with, and contain all elements specified in, the contract payment clause (e.g., FAR 52.212-4(g), FAR 52.232-25(a)(3), FAR 52.232-26(a)(2), FAR 52.232-27(a)(2)).

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: All reports as required in the deliverables should be submitted with the invoices.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to submit payment requests through the IPP due to a threat to national security; a matter of unusual or compelling urgency; or because the political, financial, or communications infrastructure of a foreign country does not support access to the IPP, the Contractor must request an exception in writing. Contact the Contracting Officer for more information about requesting an exception. (End of Clause)

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation. (OCT 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984) 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

1 Utilization of FedConnect for Contract Administration

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net. There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

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FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase "FASCSA order" in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation…