Sol_1305M324Q0142.pdf

SOLICITATION

Non-personal services for a live aboard vessel charter with crew.

(i) This is a 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 1305M324Q0142GLP.

(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 483114. The small business size standard is 500 employees.

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

CLIN 0001 – Base Period Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for a crewed live aboard vessel at the Southeast Fisheries Science Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Period of Performance 04/14/2024 through 04/17/2024.

(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Work which applies to the Base Year. This requirement is exempt from service contract labor standards (SCLS) and does not use a wage determination, pursuant to FAR 22.1003-3(c) Statutory Exemptions.

INVOICES TO BE BILLED MONTHLY IN ARREARS. PROVIDE DAILY AND EXTENDED

PRICING FOR CLIN 0001. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED ON ATTACHED SF1449

FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD AND IAW THE CLIN STRUCTURE PROVIDED

HEREIN.

(vii) Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance:

Period of performance shall be:

Base Year for a four-day period 04/14/2024 through 04/17/2024.

Place of Performance is Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

(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 SF1449 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 SF1449 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 SF1449 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 SF1449 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 apply can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF1449 attachment.

(xiii) Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions that apply can be found on the Request for Quote form SF1449 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 3:00PM PST/PDT on 03/25/2024. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to GRACE.LAPIERRE@NOAA.GOV

(xvi) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted electronically via email to

GRACE.LAPIERRE@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 GRACE.LAPIERRE@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO

LATER THAN 03/25/2024. 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.

(End of clause)

STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Statement of Work (SOW) for Vessel Charter in Support of Biological Surveys in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) conducts research on federally managed marine fisheries, protected species, and the habitats that support them. The Habitat Ecology Branch (HEB) within the SEFSC is coordinating with the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to conduct queen conch population surveys around and offshore from Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to compile abundance and distribution data for a biological assessment required under the Endangered Species Act. In order to successfully complete this task, the entire nearshore area surrounding the Port must be surveyed for the presence, spatial location, and abundance of individual conch.

1.2 SCOPE

SEFSC divers and scientists will conduct queen conch population surveys from April 14-17, 2024. To facilitate efficient completion of surveys the SEFSC requires a liveaboard research vessel (primary vessel) measuring at least 80 feet in length, is outfitted with three small boats with outboard motors, and capable of housing up to 12 divers and crew for four full days at sea. The primary research vessel must also be capable of daily launching and retrieving of three small boats capable of carrying four SCUBA divers plus SCUBA tanks, fins, masks, BCDs, and survey equipment. The primary research vessel must have an inspected and certified air compressor onboard to refill SCUBA tanks each day.

1.3 OBJECTIVE

To conduct scientific diver-based survey operations of the queen conch population located in the nearshore waters of Fort Lauderdale, FL. These surveys will include visual characterization of benthic habitats and collection of in-situ measurements of queen conch located in the study area, employing a combination of radial and linear transect surveys. This requirement is to provide a liveaboard research vessel (primary vessel) outfitted with three small boats that will support NOAA diving operations and queen conch surveys in the nearshore waters of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The primary vessel will serve as the main base of operations during the surveys and must be capable of housing and supporting up to 12 divers and scientific crew, in addition to the ship board captain and crew required for safe manning of the primary vessel.

2.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS/TASKS

The primary task that shall be completed is to provide and captain one liveaboard research vessel, provide three small boats with outboard motors, and carry 12 divers and scientific crew to specified locations offshore of Fort Lauderdale, FL, from April 14-17, 2024.

A. VESSEL REQUIREMENTS

1. Vessel shall have a minimum overall length (LOA) of 80 feet (24 m).

2. Vessel shall be able to carry, launch, and recover three small boats up to 18 feet (6 m) LOA equipped with outboard motors for daily survey operations.

3. Vessel must have, in proper working order, all required United States Coast Guard (USCG) approved safety, navigation, and communication devices and equipment.

4. Vessel shall have a swim platform measuring approximately 2 feet wide by 8 feet long securely mounted on the transom of the vessel with sufficient space to accommodate loading and retrieving divers, dive equipment, survey equipment, and SCUBA tanks from small skiffs.

5. Vessel shall have sufficient fuel capacity to support dive and skiff operations for four full days at sea without refueling.

6. Vessel shall have a rear deck area clear of obstructions for setting up, stowing, rinsing, and dismantling dive and survey gear.

7. Vessel shall have potable freshwater deck hoses for rinsing dive and scientific equipment on a daily basis. An on/off switch or tap must be readily available from the working deck.

8. Vessel must have an indoor dry counter area suitable for project scientists to use Government-provided laptops and other small electronic equipment. The workspace shall include access to adjacent electrical outlets (120 VAC, 60 Hz).

9. The contractor must provide clean and sanitary berthing accommodations for up to 13 male and female Government personnel. Personnel may share berthing arrangements, but must allow for separate rooms for male and female personnel. Berthing spaces must contain at least one drawer or closet per occupant for stowage of clothing and personal gear, lighting, ventilation, emergency exit, and separated from machinery or fuel tanks. Quarters and furnishings shall contain fireproof installations and CO monitors where applicable.

10. Berthing requirements, including the number and gender of Government personnel, will be provided by the Project Lead approximately two weeks prior to departure. The Project Lead and Captain will work together on a detailed berthing plan to accommodate the gender mix of the Government personnel, taking into consideration the current complement of the vessel.

11. Vessel must have a potable fresh water supply for vessel and personal use (including showers and laundry) for all personnel aboard for the duration of the charter. The potable water system shall have dedicated tanks (treated and coated), ventilated with insect screens installed (if appropriate), and a dedicated potable water hose with filters that remove particulates including rust.

12. Vessel must provide clean linens including mattresses, clean fitted sheets, pillows, and towels for Government personnel.

13. The vessel must have a minimum of two heads and two freshwater showers available to Government personnel. Additional heads/showers are desired but not required and may be given additional consideration during technical evaluation. The vessel shall provide sufficient soap, toilet paper, and paper towels for the number of personnel on-board and the duration of the charter.

14. All indoor vessel workspaces, berthing, and galley spaces must be adequately ventilated and free from tobacco smoke, excessive engine noise, and hydrocarbon fumes.

15. Vessel shall have three functioning small boats (such as an inflatable boat or small fiberglass boat), for dive teams to navigate to multiple survey locations daily throughout the charter. Small boats should be capable of carrying four divers plus an operator, with survey equipment and dive gear including BCDs, masks, fins, and four SCUBA tanks. Gasoline fuel for the small boats shall be stored in USCG approved tanks or containers.

16. The contractor shall provide a minimum of 18 inspected and certified SCUBA tanks filled with air.

Vessel crew will be responsible for refilling air tanks as needed for the duration of the charter.

17. The primary vessel shall have an inspected and certified air compressor and designated filling stations for refilling SCUBA tanks with air.

18. The vessel must be equipped with a minimum of one anchor and sufficient ground tackle to safely and securely anchor the vessel. Consistent with mission objectives, the vessel and small boats shall employ anchoring methods in accordance with local regulations to minimize damage to sensitive habitats during any anchoring operations.

19. The vessel must be able to maintain underway status, including all engine-room functionality, for the entire duration of the charter. The vessel must be able to maintain all housekeeping, deck, and other necessary services while underway or while on-station (at anchor or otherwise).

20. Vessel Captain and crew shall comply with waste management, in an effort to reduce marine debris pollution, vessel regulations as described in Section V of the MARPOL Convention. The vessel is required to have a storage facility, with or without a trash compactor, to retain all refuse, or a means to incinerate this refuse so that it is not disposed of at sea.

B. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT/COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. The primary vessel must have a minimum of two VHF radios, one of which must be fixed mounted in the bridge. One additional VHF radio is required for each contractor-provided small boat.

2. The vessel must meet all applicable USCG and CFR guidelines for manning and watchstanding during all operations to monitor and respond to radio communications, check-ins and/or emergency call-ins with field personnel.

3. The vessel must have up-to-date printed charts that provide adequate detail to navigate the area of operation.

4. The vessel must be equipped with a minimum of one functioning radar unit suitable for marine vessels, with a minimum range of 24 nautical miles.

5. The vessel must be equipped with a primary and a backup depth sounder to facilitate navigation and operations requiring information about the depth of water beneath the vessel. Depth sounders must report in units that match those on nautical charts.

6. The vessel must have the capability to receive up-to-date weather information (e.g. Weather fax or other system). The Captain shall download, discuss, and review the weather reports on a daily basis with the Project Lead.

C. CREW REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor must provide a Captain, appropriately licensed by the USCG for the gross tonnage of the vessel, for the duration of the charter. The Captain shall be competent in the use of navigation and safety equipment. The Captain shall have experience launching and recovering small boats, navigating busy waterways, and operating in the near shore environment. The Captain will work directly with the chief scientists for matters pertaining to deck layout, berthing arrangements, trip itinerary, planning, and operations. The Captain will be familiar with all contract and Statement of Work requirements.

2. The contractor must provide adequate crew to meet USCG safe manning levels and provide appropriate crew to safely conduct the required operations. The contractor must provide skilled individuals on the vessel capable of crane operations and line handling for launch and recovery of all small boats and cargo.

3. Captain and crew must have all required and necessary qualifications, licenses, and certifications appropriate to their position. All contractor crew will be physically capable of performing all required tasks during the charter. The contractor will provide the TPOC with the captain and crew qualifications for those individuals that will be sailing on the charter at the pre-charter meeting or no less than 14 days prior to departure.

4. All contractor and government personnel must comply with NOAA and SEFSC personnel conduct policies including: EEO, workplace harassment, substance abuse, safety, and environmental awareness. A zero tolerance policy for any type of harassment will be enforced. The contractor must 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 must not harass, assault, oppose, impede, intimidate, threaten, interfere with or make unwelcome advances toward any member of Government personnel. Violation under this clause may result in termination of the contract, at the discretion of the Government under the Default Clause, and 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. Violation of the contractor’s obligations under this clause may result in criminal and/or civil prosecution of the person(s) involved by either the Government or affected Government personnel, as provided by applicable law, as well as adverse performance evaluation under the terms and conditions of this contract.

5. During the charter period, the possession or use of intoxicating substances and/or illegal drugs, by any person, is not permitted and may be grounds for termination of this contract by the Government.

D. GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

1. Government personnel may consist of Government employees and/or employees of corporations, academic institutions, contractors, or other entities.

2. The TPOC is the primary point of contact for contract management issues, including contract performance and invoicing. While on charter one of the Government’s personnel will be the Project Lead. The Project Lead will be on board and responsible for implementation of the Project Instructions, reporting compliance of vessel and crew with the contract terms, all scientific operations, and the conduct and performance of Government personnel aboard the vessel for the duration of the charter. The Project Lead and the Captain shall work together to achieve the goals of the project in a safe and cost-effective manner. Any problems that cannot be resolved by the Chief Scientist and the Captain shall be referred to the TPOC, who will consult with and advise the Contracting Officer to determine a resolution.

3. Government personnel will not be involved in responsibilities typical of the vessel’s crew, such as standing watch, cooking meals, cleaning, line handling, or operating mechanical non-Government equipment.

E. OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. The contractor must provide all Government personnel three nutritionally balanced meals and provide access to snacks daily that accommodate alternative dietary needs such as vegetarian, vegan, lactose free, or other allergies. Fresh food, hot entrees, fruits, and vegetables must be a regular part of the meal service. Meal portions must be sufficient to accommodate the needs of field personnel engaged in vigorous physical activity throughout the day. Special dietary requirements of Government personnel will be provided to the vessel’s Captain at least seven days prior to charter departure.

2. The contractor must make available drinking water and non-alcoholic beverages at all times. Meal times shall be coordinated with the Project Lead to accommodate the need to complete operations and the time required for the steward to prepare meals.

3. The workday length and hours will be determined by the Project Lead in consultation with the Captain. The decision will be based on the type of operations expected each day (transiting, survey operations, etc.) as well as on the prevailing weather conditions. The length of the work day will generally range from dawn until dusk and will not exceed 12 hours, per NOAA regulations.

The workday for the vessel’s crew will likely exceed that of the Government personnel, as they will be required to conduct wheelhouse/anchor watches and maintain the vessel’s equipment. The Project Lead has the final authority for the scientific operations of the vessel and Government personnel, except in matters relating to safety of the vessel and personnel on board.

4. The Project Lead and Captain shall work together to resolve all problems which occur regarding the charter and operations while underway. In the event the Project Lead and Captain are unable to resolve any problem which has the potential to significantly impact the scientific mission or threatens the safety of the Government personnel, the Project Lead, under consultation with the TPOC and Contracting Officer, may direct the vessel to return to port where an acceptable solution will be arranged between the Government and the contractor, or the charter will be terminated. The vessel will be off-charter if required to return to port and will remain off-charter until the problem has been resolved and the vessel has returned to the survey area.

5. All contractor and vessel equipment specified in the Government’s statement of work and that which is not specified but is necessary for the safe and continuous operation of the vessel shall be operational at the beginning of the charter and maintained in working order throughout the duration of the charter.

6. During the charter, all small boat activities must be approved by the Project Lead and shall only be conducted in support of the scientific mission.

7. Passengers are not permitted to be transported aboard NOAA chartered vessels for any reason without review and approval from the NOAA Contracting Officer in consultation with the TPOC, program official, or designee acting on behalf of the program office chartering the vessel. No individuals will be aboard without NOAA authorization. Exception to this requirement is permitted for purposes of rescuing and saving life at sea.

F. SAFETY

1. The Captain is responsible for all matters relating to safety of personnel, the vessel, and equipment operation. The Captain shall adhere at all times to Federal Navigation Regulations (33 CFR), COMDTINST M16672.2D, Navigation Rules (International - Inland), the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), and the Inland Navigation Rules. The Captain shall review all safety procedures and equipment with Government personnel at the beginning of the charter.

2. The Captain (or designee) shall conduct a pre-charter shipboard and safety briefing for all crew and Government personnel. At a minimum, the orientation shall review the purpose, location, and emergency operation of vessel EPIRBS, VHF and single sideband radios, survival suits, life jackets, life rafts, fire-fighting equipment and first aid supplies. In addition, emergency procedures for man overboard and abandon ship shall be reviewed including the responsibilities of each scientific crew member in case of the occurrence of these events. Any additional safety information that is specific to the vessel shall also be covered at this time.

3. The vessel must be provisioned with appropriate first aid and medical supplies including adequate supplies to provide basic medical support for animal bites, common injuries (including slips, trips, falls, sprains, strains) and illness (including seasickness, common cold, food borne illness, etc.), at least one Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit, and one appropriately sized Emergency Oxygen Kit.

4. As mandated by NOAA Dive Program regulations, one appropriately sized Emergency Oxygen Kit must also be carried on each small boat during dive operations.

5. The contractor shall provide USCG-approved life jackets for all personnel aboard. All personnel working or being transported in a small boat(s) or near open ship embarkation points must wear a USCG approved personal flotation device (PFD and shall abide by The NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual, Edition 4.2 (attached).

6. Safety gear must meet USCG and OSHA standards. It is desired that safety gear is also SOLAS compliant.

7. VHF radio contact must be maintained between the vessel and small boat(s) while away from the vessel. The vessel shall provide a competent watch stander on the bridge at all times. During all small boat operations, the watch stander shall monitor and respond to VHF radio communications, check-ins, and emergency call-ins with Government personnel away from the vessel.

8. A Category I 406 MHZ EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) must be affixed to the exterior of the vessel in a manner approved by the USCG.

9. “No Smoking” signs must be posted near any fuel and hazardous material storage areas, SCUBA tanks, oxygen cylinders, air compressors and any other hazardous areas.

G. OPERATING AREA

For this charter the contractor will navigate the primary vessel within the operating area indicated by the white polygon in the image below. This operating area measures approximately 12 km2 and the Project Lead and Captain will discuss and select daily survey areas based on weather forecasts and project status.

Map of the operating area located in the nearshore waters of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The white polygon indicates the primary areas where biological surveys will be conducted.

H. DELIVERABLES

The following is a schedule of all deliverables, including administrative deliverables, required during the period of performance of this contract:

Item Description Due Date Recipient Reference Pre-charter meeting

Meeting with Captain and Project Lead to discuss charter operations

7-14 days prior to scheduled departure date

TPOC and Project Lead

USCG

Certificate of Inspection

Available upon award

TPOC 2.F.1

Certificate of air compressor inspection

Available upon award

TPOC and Project Lead

2.A.17

Captain and crew qualifications

Available upon award

TPOC 2.C.3

Post-charter debrief meeting

Meeting with Captain, TPOC, and Project Lead to debrief on charter operations

10-14 days post charter

TPOC and Project Lead

I. ATTACHMENTS

1. The NOAA Small Boat Standards and Procedures Manual, Edition 4.2

This is also accessible at the following link:

https://www.omao.noaa.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Manual%20updates_V4.2.pdff

SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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WAD-SAP-S

SEATTLE WA 98115

7600 Sand Point Way NE

WAD-SAP

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SIZE STANDARD:

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REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

03/25/2024 1500 PD

03/20/2024

206-526-4382GRACE LA PIERRE

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

1305M324Q0142

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 48 143031-24-0079OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

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SEATTLE WA 98115

7600 Sand Point Way NE

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ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

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SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

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Period of Performance: 04/14/2024 to 04/17/2024

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

SANDRA CASWELL

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

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

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

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

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Non-personal services for live aboard research vessel and crew in support of queen conch surveys in Port Everglades, FL.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: 1920

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

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

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Representation and Disclosures. (DEC 2023)

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

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)

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 nonresponsive.

Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejectedwithout 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

GRACE.LAPIERRE@NOAA.GOV

2. 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.

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

4. 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”.

(End of provision)

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 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021)

(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. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Technical Acceptability/Capability

a. See sections A-G on the Statement of Work.

2. Price

(Contracting Officer shall insert the significant evaluation factors, such as (i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement; (ii) price; (iii) past performance (see

FAR 15.304); and include them in the relative order of importance of the evaluation factors, such as in descending order of importance.)

Technical and past performance, when combined, are more important than price. (Contracting Officer state, in accordance with FAR 15.304, the relative importance of all other evaluation factors, when combined, when compared to price.)

(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.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Covered telecommunications equipment or services has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

Forced or indentured child labor means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror.

No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Manufactured end product means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000- 9999, except-

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

Place of manufacture means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Reasonable inquiry has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Restricted business operations means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate-

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

Sensitive technology-

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern-

(1) Means a small business concern-

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern-(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that-

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by-

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern-

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned business concern means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51…