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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

TRAWL DOCK-SIDE VESSEL ORIENTATION TRAINING PLATFORM FOR AT-SEA MONITORING (ASM) PROGRAM

FOR THE NORTHEAST FISHERIES SCIENCE CENTER (NEFSC) IN FALMOUTH, MA

(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 1305M324Q0373.

(III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-05 (MAY 2024)

(IV) This solicitation is being issued as unrestricted. The associated NAICS code is 483114. The small business size standard is 550 employees.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for the following commercial services:

Line Item 0001 – Base Year; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 0002 – Base Year Optional Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 1001 – Option Year 1; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 1002 – Option Year 1 Optional Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 2001 – Option Year 2; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 2002 – Option Year 2 Optional Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 3001 – Option Year 3; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 3002 – Option Year 3 Optional Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 4001 – Option Year 4; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

Line Item 4002 – Option Year 4 Optional Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring (ASM) located in East Falmouth, MA, in accordance with the attached, incorporated Statement of Work. The period of performance is 12 months.

(VI) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Work which applies to Section (V). Offerors’ proposal must contain hourly rates for each line item.

(VII) Place of Performance: Harbor/Ports near 25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive, East Falmouth, MA 02536

Period of Performance shall be:

Base Year: Twelve (12) Months, Aug 17, 2024 – Aug 16, 2025

Option Year 1: Twelve (12) Months, Aug 17, 2025 – Aug 16, 2026

Option Year 2: Twelve (12) Months, Aug 17, 2026 – Aug 16, 2027

Option Year 2: Twelve (12) Months, Aug 17, 2027 – Aug 16, 2028

Option Year 2: Twelve (12) Months, Aug 17, 2028 – Aug 16, 2029

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

(XIV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00 P.M. MT on Aug 2, 2024. All quotes must be emailed to the attention of Michelle Walton. The email address is michelle.walton@noaa.gov

(X) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Michelle Walton, phone: 303-578-6582, email:

michelle.walton@noaa.gov

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STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC)

Fishery Monitoring and Research Division (FMRD) Training and Data Quality Branch (TDQ)

TRAWL DOCK-SIDE VESSEL ORIENTATION TRAINING PLATFORM FOR AT-SEA

MONITORING (ASM) PROGRAM

Requirements Workspace: 24-3027

Requisition: 143021-24-0256

1. Background:

The Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is required to collect scientific, management, regulatory compliance and economic data for fisheries by placing At-Sea Monitors (ASM) aboard U.S. domestic fishing vessels in the groundfish fishery. This data cannot be obtained at the dock or on Government research vessels. These data are needed for the management and monitoring of Annual Catch Limits, in season quotas, and to assess patterns of by-catch. In the Northeast U.S. the At-Sea Monitoring program (ASM) operates in the groundfish fishery and is overseen by the Fisheries Monitoring and Research Division (FMRD) at the NEFSC. Observer training is conducted by the Training and Data Quality (TDQ) Branch within FMRD.

2. Scope:

The Contractor shall provide services and equipment to support training trips aboard a commercial fishing vessel. The required training vessel gear type is for trawl vessel(s).

The Training and Data Quality Branch (TDQ) plans to conduct a minimum of five (5) ASM training sessions, during the base year time period of August 17, 2024 through August 16, 2025. Depending upon training needs, dockside vessel orientations will be conducted during each certification training. The class size is generally between eight

(8) to 22 students, and the group is split to make for a smaller group size to participate in the vessel orientation sessions. One (1) vessel will be needed. The students are accompanied by FMRD staff members. Sessions generally run four (4) hours in length, depending upon class size. This is the best estimate, and is dependent on funding availability for observer coverage, commercial fishing effort trends, coverage requirements and mandates, and observer retention.

3. General Requirements:

I. DockSide Trawl Vessel Orientation Training

The NEFSC conducts At-Sea Monitor (ASM) certifications which include fishing dock-side vessel orientation training on a trawl vessel. These certification courses needing trawl training vessel platforms are anticipated to be offered five (5) times annually. The class size is generally between 8 and 22 students, and the group is split to make for a small group size to participate in the vessel orientation sessions. One (1) vessel will be needed. The students are accompanied by an experienced staff member who works for

FMRD.

The contractor shall provide services and equipment to facilitate observer training aboard a fishing vessel set up to fish with the specific trawl gear type sought that would represent current commercial fishing practices. The vessel should have all necessary gear as though a true trip were to embark (e.g. full safety gear, fishing gear). Vessel(s) will remain at the dock and staff/students will conduct vessel orientation sessions.

Vessel(s) must be able to tie up at a dock for the trainees to safely board and disembark. The vessel Captain or the First Mate representative, at a minimum, must be present for this dock-side training and must be willing to talk with the observer trainees about the safety hazards of fishing and the importance of collecting high quality data.

The Captain/First Mate must be willing to simulate a trip with FMRD staff and students.

Though not limited to, the Captain/First Mate must answer simulated trip questions (e.g.

gear, vessel and trip, economic, safety questions), safely raise dredge gear for measurements, provide support for a full safety check, participate in some possible “role playing”, and allow for a walk through of all spaces an observer would have access to on a trip (e.g. wheelhouse, berthing, deck).

(a) Vessel(s) must be at a port that is within a reasonable commute (50 miles) of East Falmouth, Massachusetts.

(b) Vessel(s) must be able to tie up at a dock for the students and FMRD staff members to safely embark and disembark.

(c) Vessel(s) will remain at the dock and FMRD staff and students will conduct vessel orientation session(s).

(d) Vessel(s) will be in compliance for all safety requirements so students can conduct safety checklist requirements as if an observed trip were to occur (eg.

possess all safety gear required by the USCG, possesses a current USCG safety decal).

(e) The contractor shall provide services and equipment to facilitate observer training aboard a fishing vessel set up to fish with the specific trawl gear type sought that would represent current commercial fishing practices.

(f) The vessel operator and/or owner must be willing to talk with the observer trainees and be cooperative with FMRD staff when conducting a “mock” trip about the safety hazards of fishing and the importance of collecting high quality data.

(g) FMRD will incorporate role playing where the students are working through a simulated trip, conduct safety checks, and record various data from the vessel and the vessel operator/owner as if on a trip.

(h) Embarking/debarking port will be decided upon before vessel selection. The vendor will maintain a method of communication with FMRD TDQ staff to be available for any scheduling changes.

(i) The vendor shall communicate any mechanical or crew problems upon selection that could interfere with safe and good training operations in a timely manner.

(j) The group may be split into groups of eleven (11) or less to allow for smaller group sizes to go on the trawl vessel. Sessions will be repeated for each group if split.

(k) A training roster, including observer trainees and FMRD staff members, will be provided to the vessel before vessel orientation training. The vessel operator must review the dockside vessel orientation details with FMRD staff prior to vessel orientation training.

(l) No fishing gear will be deployed or retrieved during these trips, however, access to the gear and all sections of the vessel are necessary. FMRD will provide a simulated catch. At a minimum, the vessel Captain or their representative (eg. first mate) familiar with the vessel operations must be present for this dockside vessel orientation for each vessel.

(m) Sessions generally run four (4) hours in length, depending upon class size.

4. Gear Types: Trawl

4.1 Deliverables:

The vessel contractor shall provide services and equipment to facilitate observer dockside vessel orientation training aboard a fishing vessel(s) configured to fish with trawl gear.

(a) Requirements for dockside vessel orientation sessions:

1. Vessel will be in compliance for all safety requirements so students can conduct safety checklist requirements as if an observed trip were to occur (eg.

possess all safety gear required by the USCG, possesses a current USCG safety decal).

2. Vessel will be available for a minimum of four (4) hours per training with a minimum of one (1) available vessel.

3. Captain and crew must be willing to talk with observer trainees about the safety hazards of fishing and the importance of collecting high quality data.

4. Vessel, Captain and crew will provide space for simulation sampling catch, access to navigation equipment, storage of safety and sampling equipment.

5. Vessel crew should be cooperative with training staff in assisting the objective of the training session, allowing access to various space(s) on a vessel, and participate in role-playing for a simulated trip as needed.

6. Hourly dockside vessel orientation training rates must be established. The vessel must be accessible, with vessel staff, for FMRD training staff to conduct dockside orientation and “mock” trip for trainees.

7. There may be up to five (5) dockside vessel orientation training per year per contract year. The number of vessel(s) per training session will generally be one.

Any vessel(s) employed must meet or exceed described vessel and crew requirements.

5. Option Items for Dockside Vessel Orientation hourly rates: Trawl Requirement:

(a) General Description of Dockside Vessel Orientation:

The Government may require the Contractor to provide additional training days during the contract performance. The contractor shall provide services and equipment to facilitate observer training trips aboard a fishing vessel set up to fish with trawl gear.

(b) Vessel Requirements:

1. Vessel(s) must be at a port that is within a reasonable commute (50 miles) of East Falmouth, Massachusetts.

2. Vessel(s) must be able to tie up at a dock for the students and FMRD staff members to safely embark and disembark.

3. Vessel(s) will remain at the dock and FMRD staff and students will conduct vessel orientation session(s).

4. Vessel(s) will be in compliance for all safety requirements so students can conduct safety checklist requirements as if an observed trip were to occur

(eg. possess all safety gear required by the USCG, possesses a current USCG safety decal).

5. The contractor shall provide services and equipment to facilitate observer training aboard a fishing vessel set up to fish with the specific scallop gear type sought that would represent current commercial fishing practices.

6. The vessel operator and/or owner must be willing to talk with the observer trainees and be cooperative with FMRD staff when conducting a “mock” trip about the safety hazards of fishing and the importance of collecting high quality data.

7. FMRD will incorporate role playing where the students are working through a simulated trip, conduct safety checks, and record various data from the vessel and the vessel operator/owner as if on a trip.

8. Embarking/debarking port will be decided upon before vessel selection.

The vendor will maintain a method of communication with FMRD TDQ staff to be available for any scheduling changes.

9. The vendor shall communicate any mechanical or crew problems upon selection that could interfere with safe and good training operations in a timely manner.

10. The group may be split into groups of eleven (11) or less to allow for smaller group sizes to go on the trawl vessel. Sessions will be repeated for each group if split.

11. A training roster, including observer trainees and FMRD staff members, will be provided to the vessel before vessel orientation training. The vessel operator must review the dockside vessel orientation details with FMRD staff prior to vessel orientation training.

12. No fishing gear will be deployed or retrieved during these trips, however, access to the gear and all sections of the vessel are necessary. FMRD will provide a simulated catch. At a minimum, the vessel Captain or their representative (eg. first mate) familiar with the vessel operations must be present for this dockside vessel orientation for each vessel.

13. Sessions generally run four (4) hours in length, depending upon class size.

(c) Pricing for Option Items:

Hourly dockside vessel orientation rates must also be established. Rates for a contract base year and option years must be indicated. Specific rates should be submitted for the base year and each option year (option year one through four).

6. Additional Training Days:

The contract schedule includes a line item price for dockside vessel orientation hourly training using a trawl vessel. Delivery of the added day(s) or hours shall continue at the same rate as the like item called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

7. Period of Performance:

Base Year: August 17, 2024 through August 16, 2025

Option Year 1: August 17, 2025 through August 16, 2026

Option Year 2: August 17, 2026 through August 16, 2027

Option Year 3: August 17, 2027 through August 16, 2028

Option Year 4: August 17, 2028 through August 16, 2029

8. Place of Performance:

FMRD

25 Bernard Saint Jean Drive East Falmouth, MA 02536 mailto:Tana.Lewandowski@noaa.gov

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SEATTLE WA 98115

7600 Sand Point Way NE

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NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

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08/02/2024 1700 MD

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303-578-6582MICHELLE WALTON

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166 WATER STREET

FISHERY MONITORING & RSRCH DIV

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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

0001 20 HR

BASE YEAR

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of Work for exact detail.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: F020 Period of Performance: 08/17/2024 to 08/16/2025

0002 12 HR

BASE YEAR OPTIONAL TRAWL DOCKSIDE

VESSEL ORIENTATION

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of Work for exact detail.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

1001 20 HR

OPTION YEAR 1

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of Work for exact detail.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

1002 12 HR

OPTION YEAR 1 OPTIONAL TRAWL DOCKSIDE

VESSEL ORIENTATION

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of Work for exact detail.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

2001 20 HR

OPTION YEAR 2

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of Work for exact detail.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

2002 12 HR

OPTION YEAR 2 OPTIONAL TRAWL DOCKSIDE

VESSEL ORIENTATION

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

3001 20 HR

OPTION YEAR 3

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of Work for exact detail.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

3002 12 HR

OPTION YEAR 3 OPTIONAL TRAWL DOCKSIDE

VESSEL ORIENTATION

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of Work for exact detail.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

4001 20 HR

OPTION YEAR 4

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twenty (20) dockside vessel orientation hours aboard a commercial trawl fishing vessel for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

4002 12 HR

OPTION YEAR 4 OPTIONAL TRAWL DOCKSIDE

VESSEL ORIENTATION

SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL

EQUIPMENT, LABOR, AND MATERIALS

(UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED HEREIN)

NECESSARY FOR: Up to twelve (12) dockside vessel orientation hours for Trawl Dockside Vessel Orientation for At-Sea Monitoring

(ASM).

See attached, incorporated Statement of Work for exact detail.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

(Option Line Item)

Product/Service Code: F020

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

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

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting.

(AUG 2020)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance.

(AUG 2020)

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror. (AUG 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)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 1990) 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. (MAY 2024)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

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)

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Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror.

The offeror will submit a quote for the items in section (V) as listed in the attached Statement of Work.

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 michelle.walton@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 UEI #/CAGE CODE with their quote.

3. Provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 in this package. Offerors who do not provide all evaluation criteria will not be accepted.

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

5. Quote shall include at least two references for similar services including the phone number, full address, and e-mail address. References will be checked. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the offeror, the agency’s knowledge of contractor performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services.

The following minimum information shall be provided within contractor submitted references:

• Contract Number/Order Number

• Date of Contract Award

• Name and Address of the Government Agency or Commercial Entity

• Contract Type

• Annual Contract Cost

• Period of Performance

• Description of Work

• Valid name, phone number and e-mail address of Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative or Prime Contractor (if company was subcontracted).

• In the description of work, quotes should provide a detailed explanation demonstrating the similarity of the contract, in terms of scope and size to the requirements of the solicitation for purposes of the relevancy review. Additionally, offerors should provide a brief description of work performed and results achieved; description of the methodology, tools, and processes utilized.

In addition to the information requested above, offerors shall complete Blocks 1 through 4 on Page 1 of the Past Performance Questionnaire. The offeror is required to send the Past Performance Questionnaire to those Government and commercial activities provided by the offeror in their submission and e-mail the completed survey form directly to Michelle Walton at michelle.walton@noaa.gov by the DUE DATE OF THIS SOLICITATION.

The Government reserves the right to consider past performance report forms received after the due date of the solicitation and to contact references for verification or additional information. Offerors are cautioned that the Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any sources including sources outside of the Government. The Government may obtain whatever information it deems most relevant to the required effort by telephonic and/or written inquiry. This information may include SAM.gov information or past performance information from any source.

6. If proposed subcontractor past performance is provided as part of the two (2) of its most relevant contracts or efforts and type of work to be done by the subcontractor on the solicitation requirement must be stated. The offeror’s submittal shall clearly detail the aspects of the work in the solicitation that mailto:michelle.walton@noaa.gov https://sam.gov/content/home the subcontractor is proposed to perform. A Past Performance example which does not clearly detail the aspects of the work in the solicitation that the subcontractor is proposed to perform will not be evaluated.

If the prime offeror or intended subcontractor/partner submits a past performance example in which it served as a subcontractor, the prime/sub/partner shall clearly detail the work that it performed and the size (dollar value) of that subcontracted work only. A Past Performance example that does not differentiate between the overall contract effort and the subcontractor effort will not be evaluated.

Subcontractor performance (either the offeror's own subcontractor experience or proposed subcontractor’s experience) of major or critical aspects of this requirement will be considered the same as prime contractor past performance information for the vendor. Failure of offerors to provide the required information and level of specificity will result in the contract reference not being evaluated.

“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”.

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 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 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 offerors are determined to have submitted equal, or virtually equal, Non-Price Technical Solutions, price could become the factor in determining which offeror 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.

The Government may make 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.

Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation factors are listed in order of importance and all factors are more important than price.

1. Technical Approach and Capability.

The offeror’s overall technical approach will be evaluated to assess the Government's level of confidence in the offeror’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to successfully perform the requirements as described in the Statement of Work. Provide a detailed description of the company’s experience performing similar services. A detailed technical approach write-up describing how the offeror will perform this service is required to be submitted with the quote regardless of whether a site visit was made or not. The technical approach write-up must not be a reiteration of the Statement of Work but how your company plans on performing the tasks listed in the attached Statement of Work.

i.e. performance checklists, anticipated number of janitors, anticipated hours at the facility and/or confirmation of supplies being provided, etc.

2. The vessel must be US Coast Guard compliant, must possess a current USCG safety inspection certification and must possess US Coast Guard safety gear, US Coast Guard approved life jackets and survival suits for all embarked personnel.

3. The vessel must be of a design, operated and maintained in a condition that warrants it seaworthy and stable in accordance with the American Bureau of Shipping's Guide for Building and Classing Fishing Vessels and the 46 CFR, Part 28, Subchapter E as applicable, taking into consideration itinerant loads identified herein. Vessel must be able to tie up at a dock for students and staff to be able to safely embark and disembark.

4. Vessel must be set up to fish with the specific scallop gear type that represents current commercial fishing practices. Vessel must have enough space for simulating sampling catches and storing safety and sampling equipment.

5. 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, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the offeror, the agency’s knowledge of offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services. Quote shall include at least two references for similar services including the phone number, full address, and e-mail address.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history, or for whom past performance information is either not available or has not been submitted to the Government, will receive a neutral rating for past performance.

6. Price

The Government will evaluate the price quote for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the RFQ requirements. Quoted prices must be entirely compatible with the Non-Price Technical Solution.

The Government intends to award a trade-off, single, firm fixed-price purchase order on an all or some 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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CAM 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO

MICHELLE.WALTON@NOAA.GOV. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 12:00 P.M.

MDT/MST, 07/31/2024. 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)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) 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".

(c) Representations. (1) The Offeror represents that it [ ] does, [ ] 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.

(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 any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (MAY 2024)

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…