REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE

/F/AKC

WAD-NMFS-Seattle

7600 SAND POINT WAY NE BLDG 1

SEATTLE WA 98115

1305M326Q0342

NOVELLE KEY

526-4393

ALASKA FISHERIES SCIENCE CTR

98115-6349

08/14/2026

08/28/2026 1400 ED

Multiple

SEATTLE

WA

1 46

1305M326Q0342 BASE

Section 2 - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Section 3 - Line Items and Attachments Section 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions Section 5 - Solicitation Provisions

Section 2 - Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Standard Language RFO Part 12 – Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and commercial services prepared in accordance with RFO Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation 1305M326Q0342 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Vessel Charter Services for the Alaska Fisheries Science Center's Biennial Bottom Trawl Survey of Alaska Groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands.

This acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 483114, Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation, and the small business size standard is 550 employees. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

(ii) The line items, quantities, and pricing structure are provided in the Price Schedule located in Section 3.

(iii) Descriptions of the requirement are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW) located in Section 3.

(iv) Acceptance will take place aboard the contracted vessel. Refer to CAR 1352.270-70, Period of Performance (APR 2010), located in Section 4.

(v) Solicitation provisions and instructions to quoters are located in Section 5.

(vi) Contract clauses applicable to this acquisition are located in Section 4.

(vii) Quotations shall be submitted no later than August 28 2026, 2:00 PM EDT via email to the following points of contact:

Contracting Officer: Amanda Rossiter, amanda.rossiter@noaa.gov Contract Specialist: Novelle Key, novelle.key@noaa.gov

Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to the same points of contact no later than August 21, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT.

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Section 3 - Line Items and Attachments

List of Line Items

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 55 DA

CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for a 55-day vessel charter in support of bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

0002 1 LS

MOORAGE, COMMUNICATIONS, & DOCKSIDE

SERVICES

Moorage, communications charges, and dockside services in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

A not-to-exceed amount of $15,000.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

0003 1 LS

GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

TRANSPORTATION

Transport of Government equipment to survey start location in support of the biennial bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

The quoter shall provide a firm-fixed lump-sum price and identify whether the price covers transportation to the survey start location, transportation from the survey completion location, or round-trip transportation.

0004 1 LS

FUEL

Fuel charges in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount herein. Fuel is anticipated to be covered by Government SEA Card. In ports where the SEA Card is not accepted, the contractor may be required to purchase fuel and be reimbursed by the Government.

A not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

0005 35 DA

OPTIONAL CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for up to 35 additional charter days in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

1001 55 DA

CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for a 55-day vessel charter in support of bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

(Option Line Item)

1002 1 LS

MOORAGE, COMMUNICATIONS, & DOCKSIDE

SERVICES

Moorage, communications charges, and dockside services in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

A not-to-exceed amount of $15,450.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

(Option Line Item)

1003 1 LS

GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

TRANSPORTATION

Transport of Government equipment to

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount survey start location in support of the biennial bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

The quoter shall provide a firm-fixed lump-sum price and identify whether the price covers transportation to the survey start location, transportation from the survey completion location, or round-trip transportation.

(Option Line Item)

1004 1 LS

FUEL

Fuel charges in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein. Fuel is anticipated to be covered by Government SEA Card. In ports where the SEA Card is not accepted, the contractor may be required to purchase fuel and be reimbursed by the Government.

A not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

(Option Line Item)

1005 35 DA

OPTIONAL CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for up to 35 additional charter days in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

(Option Line Item)

2001 55 DA

CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for a 55-day vessel charter in support of bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount herein.

(Option Line Item)

2002 1 LS

MOORAGE, COMMUNICATIONS, & DOCKSIDE

SERVICES

Moorage, communications charges, and dockside services in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

A not-to-exceed amount of $15,914.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

(Option Line Item)

2003 1 LS

GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

TRANSPORTATION

Transport of Government equipment to survey start location in support of the biennial bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

The quoter shall provide a firm-fixed lump-sum price and identify whether the price covers transportation to the survey start location, transportation from the survey completion location, or round-trip transportation.

(Option Line Item)

2004 1 LS

FUEL

Fuel charges in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein. Fuel is anticipated to be covered by Government SEA Card. In ports where the SEA Card is not accepted, the contractor may be required to purchase fuel and be reimbursed by the Government.

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

A not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

(Option Line Item)

2005 35 DA

OPTIONAL CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for up to 35 additional charter days in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

(Option Line Item)

3001 55 DA

CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for a 55-day vessel charter in support of bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

(Option Line Item)

3002 1 LS

MOORAGE, COMMUNICATIONS, & DOCKSIDE

SERVICES

Moorage, communications charges, and dockside services in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

A not-to-exceed amount of $16,391.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

(Option Line Item)

3003 1 LS

GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

TRANSPORTATION

Transport of Government equipment to survey start location in support of the biennial bottom trawl survey of Alaskan

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

The quoter shall provide a firm-fixed lump-sum price and identify whether the price covers transportation to the survey start location, transportation from the survey completion location, or round-trip transportation.

(Option Line Item)

3004 1 LS

FUEL

Fuel charges in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein. Fuel is anticipated to be covered by Government SEA Card. In ports where the SEA Card is not accepted, the contractor may be required to purchase fuel and be reimbursed by the Government.

A not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

(Option Line Item)

3005 35 DA

OPTIONAL CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for up to 35 additional charter days in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

(Option Line Item)

4001 55 DA

CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for a 55-day vessel charter in support of bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance herein.

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

(Option Line Item)

4002 1 LS

MOORAGE, COMMUNICATIONS, & DOCKSIDE

SERVICES

Moorage, communications charges, and dockside services in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

A not-to-exceed amount of $16,883.00 is established for this line item and is reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

(Option Line Item)

4003 1 LS

GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT

TRANSPORTATION

Transport of Government equipment to survey start location in support of the biennial bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

The quoter shall provide a firm-fixed lump-sum price and identify whether the price covers transportation to the survey start location, transportation from the survey completion location, or round-trip transportation.

(Option Line Item)

4004 1 LS

FUEL

Fuel charges in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein. Fuel is anticipated to be covered by Government SEA Card. In ports where the SEA Card is not accepted, the contractor may be required to purchase fuel and be reimbursed by the Government.

A not-to-exceed amount of $100,000.00 is established for this line item and is

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount reimbursable based on actual expense incurred and when accompanied by appropriate supporting documentation.

(Option Line Item)

4005 35 DA

OPTIONAL CHARTER DAYS

Provide all labor, equipment and materials for up to 35 additional charter days in support of the bottom trawl survey of Alaskan groundfish in the Gulf of Alaska and Aleutian Islands, in accordance with the Statement of Work contained herein.

(Option Line Item)

List of Attachments

Attachment Number Title

1 Statement of Work 2 Attachments 1 - 8 3 Attachment 9 - Past Performance Questionnaire

Section 4 - Contract Terms and Conditions

RFO 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (JUN 2020) - Alternate I (NOV 2021)

RFO 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

RFO 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

(JAN 2017)

RFO 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT-MAINTENANCE. (OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY

MATTERS. (OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS. (NOV 2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. (NOV 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (OCT 2022) (Deviation JAN 2026)

FAR 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

RFO 52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES. (JAN 2025)

(Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

FAR 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010)

RFO 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (OCT 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors ((DEVIATION April 2026))

RFO 52.225-1 BUY AMERICAN-SUPPLIES (OCT 2022) (Deviation JAN 2026)

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

RFO 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. (FEB 2021)

RFO 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

RFO 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

RFO 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.240-91 SECURITY PROHIBITIONS AND EXCLUSIONS. (Deviation JAN 2026)

RFO 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION April 2026)

RFO 52.247-64 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S.-FLAG COMMERCIAL VESSELS. (NOV 2021) (Deviation JAN 2026)

CAR 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010)

CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010)

CAR 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

CAR 1352.228-72 Deductibles under required insurance coverage-fixed price. (APR 2010)

Charter Vessel Safety and Operating Requirements

CHARTER VESSEL SAFETY

The owner/operator of a vessel operating under a NOAA charter is responsible for properly crewing, operating, and maintaining the vessel, including all required safety equipment and gear, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

The vessel shall comply with all safety requirements applicable to its vessel type and operations. When applicable, commercial fishing vessels shall comply with 46 CFR Part 28, Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels, including any subsequent amendments or revisions. Other vessel types shall comply with the applicable U.S. Coast Guard safety requirements governing the vessel. Applicable requirements are available in Title 46 of the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations at https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46.

The master or individual in charge of the vessel shall ensure that all required safety drills and instructions are conducted. Following personnel changes, a safety orientation shall be provided to each individual who has not previously received the instruction or participated in the required drills. The Contractor shall conduct a safety orientation before sailing on each cruise leg. All required emergency https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-46 instructions shall be posted aboard the vessel.

Passengers are not permitted aboard NOAA-chartered vessels without prior review and approval from the Contracting Officer in consultation with the Chief Scientist. No unauthorized individuals shall be aboard the vessel. Exceptions are permitted when necessary to rescue or save life at sea.

COAST GUARD INSPECTION

Performance under this contract is dependent upon the vessel successfully passing a U.S. Coast Guard safety examination based on an interagency agreement between NOAA Fisheries and the U.S. Coast Guard or as otherwise required by applicable regulations.

The examination shall be performed no earlier than two weeks before the vessel’s scheduled departure.

The Contractor shall obtain a valid U.S. Coast Guard Letter of Examination or Inspection no later than one week before the scheduled departure date.

An examination shall be required before the commencement of each charter year unless the U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Letter of Examination or Inspection that remains valid for the applicable charter period.

The Contractor shall arrange for the examination and shall be responsible for all costs associated with bringing the vessel into compliance with the applicable examination requirements. A copy of the valid Letter of Examination or Inspection shall be posted aboard the vessel and provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

Issuance of the notice to proceed is conditioned upon successful completion of the required examination. Failure to obtain the required examination or documentation may be grounds for termination of the contract, and the Contractor may be liable for applicable excess procurement costs.

CHARTER ALTERATIONS

The Government may increase or decrease the number of charter days and/or conduct one or more additional surveys outside the proposed charter dates at the daily rates established in the Price Schedule, provided the Contractor agrees to the change.

Any addition or reduction of charter days under this section shall be accomplished through a bilateral contract modification.

CONTROL OF PLASTIC DISCHARGES

The Contractor shall comply with the Marine Plastic Pollution Research and Control Act of 1987 and all other applicable requirements governing the control of plastic discharges from vessels.

DRINKING WATER

Water intended for personal use and consumption that is taken, produced, or stored aboard the vessel shall be handled in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

The Contractor shall provide evidence of bacteriological and chemical testing of the vessel’s potable-water supply by a certified laboratory within three months before the beginning of the charter period.

Potable water shall be tested and treated as necessary to maintain safe drinking-water standards and shall be free from objectionable tastes, odors, and turbidity.

FIREARMS

The Government prefers that no firearms be carried aboard the vessel during the charter.

If a firearm cannot reasonably be removed before the charter, it may remain aboard only with prior approval from the Contracting Officer’s Representative and shall be secured under lock and key in the Vessel Captain’s quarters or another approved secure location throughout the charter period.

HARMLESS FROM LIABILITY

The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers, agents, and employees harmless from liability of any nature or kind, including costs and expenses arising from suits, injuries, or property damage resulting from performance of this contract, to the extent caused in whole or in part by the fault, negligence, wrongful act, or wrongful omission of the Contractor, its subcontractors, employees, or agents.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The Contractor shall maintain current Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials aboard the vessel and shall make them readily available to all personnel aboard.

The Chief Scientist will provide the Contractor with applicable Safety Data Sheets for hazardous materials brought aboard by the Scientific Field Party.

The Chief Scientist will be responsible for removing hazardous materials not used during scientific operations and hazardous waste generated by the Scientific Field Party. The Government will provide personal protective equipment specifically required for handling Government-provided hazardous materials.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations relating to shipboard operations, including the handling, storage, use, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste. Additional safety requirements, such as an emergency eyewash station, shall be arranged in coordination with the Vessel Captain.

LIAISON AND COORDINATION

The Contractor shall coordinate its efforts with the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s authorized representative.

Any request or recommendation for a contract change shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

MECHANICAL BREAKDOWNS OR NON-PERFORMANCE

The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the vessel and all Contractor-provided equipment in safe and operational condition throughout contract performance.

When a mechanical breakdown of the vessel or Contractor-provided equipment results in more than 24 cumulative hours of non-performance during a 48-hour period beginning at 0700 and ending at 0659, the vessel and affected Contractor-provided equipment shall be considered off charter. The Government may require make-up charter days at no additional cost.

The vessel may also be considered off charter when the Vessel Captain or required crew is unable to perform the duties identified in the Statement of Work for more than 24 cumulative hours during the same 48-hour period.

The Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to correct the condition causing the vessel, equipment, Vessel Captain, or crew to be unavailable and restore full performance as quickly as possible.

Mechanical-breakdown or non-performance periods exceeding four consecutive days or four cumulative days may be grounds for termination. When the vessel must return to port for repairs, it shall not be considered back on charter until it has returned to active survey status, as determined by the Contracting Officer in consultation with the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

POSSESSION OF LIQUOR OR ILLEGAL DRUGS

During the charter period, the possession or use of intoxicating liquor or illegal drugs by any person aboard the vessel is prohibited and may be grounds for termination of the contract.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Drug-Free Workplace requirements.

PRESENCE OF FAMILY MEMBERS

Family members and other individuals who are not authorized vessel personnel or members of the Scientific Field Party shall not accompany the vessel during the charter without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

RECREATIONAL FISHING

Scientists and vessel crew members may engage in recreational fishing only after receiving permission from the Vessel Captain.

Recreational fishing shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements, and restrictions. Recreationally caught fish and shellfish may be consumed aboard the vessel or, with the Vessel Captain’s permission, retained for consumption after the charter.

Any retained recreational catch shall be clearly marked with the applicable license holder’s name. Each person participating in recreational fishing is responsible for complying with all requirements governing the capture, landing, and possession of recreationally caught fish and shellfish.

SECURITY

The vessel shall maintain an appropriate security watch while in port to prevent unauthorized individuals from boarding the vessel from shore or through the harbor.

Emergency contact information for local port officials and law-enforcement authorities shall be available to the individual assigned to the watch.

The Vessel Captain shall employ reasonable marine-security practices while the vessel is underway and take appropriate precautions to protect the vessel and personnel while in port and at sea.

SMOKING POLICY

Smoking is prohibited in all interior spaces occupied or used by the Scientific Field Party. Government personnel shall be protected from exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke at all times.

Smoking on deck shall be permitted only in designated areas.

Pornographic materials shall not be displayed or maintained in public or common areas aboard the vessel during the charter period.

WORKING CONDITIONS FOR GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall provide safe and efficient working conditions and accommodations for Government personnel that are free from violence, threats of violence, harassment, including sexual harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and other disruptive behavior.

The Contractor, its agents, subcontractors, employees, Vessel Captain, and crew shall not harass, assault, oppose, impede, intimidate, threaten, interfere with, or make unwelcome advances toward any member of the Government Scientific Field Party.

No member of the Scientific Field Party or vessel crew shall be subjected to or participate in discrimination based on sex, disability, race, color, national origin, or gender identity.

A violation of this section may result in termination of the contract under the applicable termination clause and may subject the Contractor to liability for resulting Government costs, as well as suspension, debarment, or other appropriate action.

Berthing spaces shall be adequately ventilated and free from tobacco smoke, excessive engine noise, fumes, and other noxious conditions.

(End of Solicitation and Contract Language)

Standard Language 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®.

Standard Language Addendum to 52.212-4

This section contains additional applicable FAR, CAR, NOAA Acquisition Manual, and Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) contract language.

RFO 52.212-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026) - ALTERNATE I (NOV 2021) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference. As used in this clause-

Direct materials means those materials that enter directly into the end product, or that are used or consumed directly in connection with the furnishing of the end product or service.

Hourly rate means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are-

(1) Performed by the contractor;

(2) Performed by the subcontractors; or

(3) Transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control.

Materials means-

(1) Direct materials, including supplies transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control;

(2) Subcontracts for supplies and incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract;

(3) Other direct costs (e.g., incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract, travel, computer usage charges, etc.);

(4) The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excluded from the hourly rate: none; and

(5) Indirect costs specifically provided for in this clause.

Subcontract means any contract, as defined in FAR 2.101, entered into with a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contract or a subcontract including transfers between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance.

(1) The Government has the right to inspect and test all materials furnished and services performed under this contract at all places and times before acceptance. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(3) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government will accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as promptly as practicable after delivery, and they will be presumed accepted 60 days after the date of delivery, unless accepted earlier.

(4) At any time during contract performance, but not later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the contract) after acceptance of the services or materials last delivered under this contract, the Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct services or materials that at time of delivery failed to meet contract requirements. Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (b)(6) of this clause, the cost of replacement or correction shall be determined under paragraph (i) of this clause, but the "hourly rate" for labor hours incurred in the replacement or correction shall be reduced to exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unless otherwise specified below, the portion of the "hourly rate" attributable to profit shall be 10 percent. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance materials and services required to be replaced or corrected without disclosing the former requirement for replacement or correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. [Insert portion of labor rate attributable to profit.]

(5)(i) If the Contractor fails to proceed with reasonable promptness to perform required replacement or correction, and if the replacement or correction can be performed within the ceiling price (or the ceiling price as increased by the Government), the Government may-

(A) By contract or otherwise, perform the replacement or correction, charge to the Contractor any increased cost, or deduct such increased cost from any amounts paid or due under this contract; or

(B) Terminate this contract for cause.

(ii) Failure to agree to the amount of increased cost to be charged to the Contractor shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause of the contract.

(6) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b)(4) and (5) of this clause, the Government may, at any time, require the Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement, without cost to the Government, any failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this contract, if the failure is due to-

(i) Fraud, lack of good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor's managerial personnel; or

(ii) The conduct of one or more of the Contractor's employees selected or retained by the Contractor after any of the Contractor's managerial personnel has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee is habitually careless or unqualified.

(7) This clause applies in the same manner and to the same extent to corrected or replacement materials or services as to materials and services originally delivered under this contract.

(8) The Contractor has no obligation or liability under this contract to correct or replace materials and services that at time of delivery do not meet contract requirements, except as provided in this clause or as may be otherwise specified in the contract.

(9) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor's obligation to correct or replace Government-furnished property shall be governed by the clause pertaining to Government property.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall-

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payments.

(1) Work performed. The Government will pay the Contractor as follows upon the submission of commercial invoices approved by the Contracting Officer:

(i) Hourly rate.

(A) The amounts shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourly rates prescribed in the contract by the number of direct labor hours performed. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a prorated basis.

(B) The rates shall be paid for all labor performed on the contract that meets the labor qualifications specified in the contract. Labor hours incurred to perform tasks for which labor qualifications were specified in the contract will not be paid to the extent the work is performed by individuals that do not meet the qualifications specified in the contract, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(C) Invoices may be submitted once each month (or at more frequent intervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer) to the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative.

(D) When requested by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative, the Contractor shall substantiate invoices (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actual payment, individual daily job timecards, records that verify the employees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract, or other substantiation specified in the contract.

(E) Unless the Schedule prescribes otherwise, the hourly rates in the Schedule shall not be varied by virtue of the Contractor having performed work on an overtime basis.

(1) If no overtime rates are provided in the Schedule and the Contracting Officer approves overtime work in advance, overtime rates shall be negotiated.

(2) Failure to agree upon these overtime rates shall be treated as a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.

(3) If the Schedule provides rates for overtime, the premium portion of those rates will be reimbursable only to the extent the overtime is approved by the Contracting Officer.

(ii) Materials.

(A) If the Contractor furnishes materials that meet the definition of a commercial product at FAR 2.101, the price to be paid for such materials shall not exceed the Contractor's established catalog or market price, adjusted to reflect the-

(1) Quantities being acquired; and

(2) Any modifications necessary because of contract requirements.

(B) Except as provided for in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) and (D)(2) of this clause, the Government will reimburse the Contractor the actual cost of materials (less any rebates, refunds, or discounts received by the contractor that are identifiable to the contract) provided the Contractor-

(1) Has made payments for materials in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice; or

(2) Makes these payments within 30 days of the submission of the Contractor's payment request to the Government and such payment is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice.

(C) To the extent able, the Contractor shall-

(1) Obtain materials at the most advantageous prices available with due regard to securing prompt delivery of satisfactory materials; and

(2) Give credit to the Government for cash and trade discounts, rebates, scrap, commissions, and other amounts that are identifiable to the contract.

(D) Unless listed below, other direct and indirect costs will not be reimbursed.

(1) Other direct costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause: CLINs X002 and X004

(2) Indirect costs (material handling, subcontract administration, etc.). The Government will reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price: None

(2) Total cost. The total cost to the Government for the performance of this contract shall not exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule. The Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work specified in the Schedule and all obligations under this contract within such ceiling price. If at any time the Contractor has reason to believe that the hourly rate payments and material costs that will accrue in performing this contract in the next succeeding 30 days, if added to all other payments and costs previously accrued, will exceed 85 percent of the ceiling price in the Schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving a revised estimate of the total price to the Government for performing this contract with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during the performance of this contract, the Contractor has reason to believe that the total price to the Government for performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the stated ceiling price, the Contractor shall so notify the Contracting Officer, giving a revised estimate of the total price for performing this contract, with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during performance of this contract, the Government has reason to believe that the work to be required in performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the stated ceiling price, the Contracting Officer will so advise the Contractor, giving the revised estimate of the total amount of effort to be required under the contract.

(3) Ceiling price. The Government will not be obligated to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the ceiling price in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance if to do so would exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule, unless and until the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the ceiling price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised ceiling that shall constitute the ceiling price for performance under this contract. When and to the extent that the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule has been increased, any hours expended and material costs incurred by the Contractor in excess of the ceiling price before the increase shall be allowable to the same extent as if the hours expended and material costs had been incurred after the increase in the ceiling price.

(4) Access to records. At any time before final payment under this contract, the Contracting Officer (or authorized representative) will have access to the following (access shall be limited to the listing below unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer):

(i) Records that verify that the employees whose time has been included in any invoice meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract;

(ii) For labor hours (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule), when timecards are required as substantiation for payment-

(A) The original timecards (paper-based or electronic);

(B) The Contractor's timekeeping procedures;

(C) Contractor records that show the distribution of labor between jobs or contracts; and

(D) Employees whose time has been included in any invoice for the purpose of verifying that these employees have worked the hours shown on the invoices.

(iii) For material and subcontract costs that are reimbursed on the basis of actual cost-

(A) Any invoices or subcontract agreements substantiating material costs; and

(B) Any documents supporting payment of those invoices.

(5) Overpayments/Underpayments. Each payment previously made shall be subject to reduction to the extent of amounts, on preceding invoices, that are found by the Contracting Officer not to have been properly payable and shall also be subject to reduction for overpayments or to increase for underpayments. The Contractor shall promptly pay any such reduction within 30 days unless the parties agree otherwise. The Government will pay any such increases within 30 days, unless the parties agree otherwise. The Contractor's payment will be made by check. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on an invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury, as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as established by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision if-

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt in a timely manner;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer.

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(viii) Upon receipt and approval of the invoice designated by the Contractor as the "completion invoice" and supporting documentation, and upon compliance by the Contractor with all terms of this contract, any outstanding balances will be paid within 30 days unless the parties agree otherwise. The completion invoice, and supporting documentation, shall be submitted by the Contractor as promptly as practicable following completion of the work under this contract, but in no event later than 1 year (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may approve in writing) from the date of completion.

(7) Release of claims. The Contractor, and each assignee under an assignment entered into under this contract and in effect at the time of final payment under this contract, shall execute and deliver, at the time of and as a condition precedent to final payment under this contract, a release discharging the Government,…