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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1333MF24Q0015

Vessel and crew for deployment and retrieval of video arrays, eDNA sampling and sidescan mapping (24 hr operations) in the Gulf of Mexico

*PREVIOUS AWARD NUMBER IS 1333MF23PNFFN0066 . VENDORS CAN VIEW COST

AND INCUMBENT INFORMATION BY SEARCHING THE AWARD NUMBER

)1333MF23PNFFN0066) IN FPDS.GOV

(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 1333MF24Q0015 .

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-02 (JAN 2024) (Deviation 2024-06) (JAN 2024).

(iv) This solicitation is being issued as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 483114. The small business size standard is 550 employees.

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

CLIN 0001 – Base Year Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials services and facilities (unless otherwise provided herein) to Contractor services for vessel to be used in the CRP project to conduct relative abundance surveys of federally managed reef fish in the US Gulf of Mexico.

Vessel will primarily be used to deploy and retrieve stationary camera arrays, eDNA sampling and sidescan sonar mapping systems as outlined in the SOW. Operating area will be between longitudes 87°20’ and 85°25’ and south to latitude 29°45’, to a maximum depth of 200 m.

Vessels will be required to have cruise lengths of 14 days and undergo 24 hour operations. This work must be completed by November 30th, 2024.

(vi) Description of requirements is as follows:

See attached Statement of Work

INVOICES TO BE BILLED IN ARREARS OF COMPLETED SERVICES. PROVIDE UNIT

AND ANNUAL PRICING FOR THE BASE YEAR. QUOTE PRICING MAY BE PROVIDED

ON ATTACHED SF18 FORM OR ON COMPANY LETTERHEAD. VENDOR MUST

PROVIDE SAM UEI AND CAGE NUMBER.

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

Period of performance shall be: DATE OF AWARD THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024.

Place of Performance: In the area between longitudes 87°20’ and 85°25’ and south to latitude 29°45’, to a maximum depth of 200 m. SEE SOW FOR FIGURES

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

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

(x) FAR provision 52.212-3 , Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition and can be found on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment. Offerors are advised to include a completed copy of the provision with its offer.

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

(xii) FAR clause at 52.212-5 , Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023), applies to this acquisition apply can be found in full text on the Request for Quote form SF18 attachment.

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

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

(xv) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than the date and time written on block 10 of the attached SF18. All quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Shawana.Randolph@noaa.gov

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

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1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN

WRITING VIA EMAIL TO Shawana.Randolph@noaa.gov. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2 days before the posting offerors due/close date. Any https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_5 responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

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STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

SEFSC PEM GCRF Panama City Laboratory

Vessel and crew for deployment and retrieval of video arrays, eDNA sampling and sidescan mapping (24 hr operations)

I. Background/Overview:

A cross-shelf trap and stereo camera survey of hard bottom habitat in the northeast Gulf of Mexico is being conducted with a primary objective to generate indices of relative abundance of federally-managed reef fishes for stock assessments and to inform fishery managers. An additional primary objective is to map and characterize reef fish habitat in the NE Gulf of Mexico using side scan sonar to help guide and improve survey statistical design and determine species-habitat relationships within fishery-independent reef fish surveys.

II. Scope of Work

The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified) to provide charter operations for 14 consecutive sea days in the area between longitudes 87°20’ and 85°25’ and south to latitude 29°45’ (Section V11: Figure 1, Figure 2) to a maximum depth of 200 m. The vessel shall have the ability to perform 24 hour operations. The vessel will be used in performing deployment and retrieval of stationary video cameras and fish trapping equipment during daylight hours (6 am - 6 pm), in addition to performing sidescan mapping via towed vehicle behind the vessel during the night (6 pm - 6 am).

The equipment required to perform the work will be provided by NOAA Fisheries except for vessel services. In addition, the vessel daily rate will include the services of the captain and a minimum of one crew member, fuel, and berthing accommodations equal to that of the crew for up to five NOAA fisheries biologists. The contractor is responsible for providing food and drink for the vessel's captain and crew. NOAA shall provide its participants with required meals and drinks.

III. Tasks

● Minimum Vessel Requirements: Below are the minimum requirements necessary to be considered for the purchase order unless otherwise specified.

1. USCG inspected vessel with all equipment listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR §25) Must provide proof of USCG Certificate of inspection (and that it is current for the duration of the charter period).

2. Length (LOA) of at least 50 ft suitable for offshore work

3. Maintainable cruising speed between 2-5 knots

4. Minimum of 2 DSC VHF radios (Digital Selective Calling), single side band radio or satellite phone, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indication Radiobeacon), automatically deploying life raft, and all safety equipment required by the USCG

5. Ability to safely operate in at least 4’ seas up to 80 nm from shore

6. At least 150 sq ft of useable deck space

7. Ability to operate independently of land for at least 8 days

8. Hydraulic lifting system capable of controlled lifting of gear weighing up to 300 lb from depths up to 160 ft using ½” line at a minimum rate of 60’/minute

9. Hoisting mechanism with boom, davit, crane, or A-frame extending far enough away from the vessel such that gear (3’ radius, 3’ height) does not strike the vessel when lifting to and from the deck to the water’s surface

10. Air conditioned accommodations for 3 scientists at a time, isolated from bridge and work areas

11. Refrigerated storage capacity for food for NOAA scientists and crew for at least 8 days

12. 200 gal fresh water or freshwater maker

13. Head and freshwater shower with door

14. Air conditioned lab space for at least 3 computers and photography gear

15. Full galley

16. Capable of pinpoint gear deployment and retrieval (within 5m)

17. Depth sounder, radar, 2 GPS units, and 120VAC power

18. The vessel must be provisioned with appropriate first-aid and medical supplies including adequate supplies to provide basic medical support for animal bites, common injuries (including slips, trips, falls, sprains, strains) and illness (including seasickness, common cold, food borne illness, etc.) and at least one Automated External Defibrillator (AED) unit. Additional medical supplies required for suspected COVID case described in Special Requirements Section are also required.

B. Crew Requirements and Experience:

1. The minimum crew shall consist of two Captains (due to 24 hour operations) and one crew member.

2. The Captain shall have a minimum of three (3) years’ of captaining offshore vessels.

3. The Captain and crew must have a working knowledge of fishing gear and experience accurately deploying and retrieving gear is essential.

4. The crew must have the capability of assisting in the deployment and retrieval of camera arrays, and sidescan sonar systems; including deployment and retrieval of lines.

Offerors shall indicate pertinent employment experience for each crew member within the past three (3) years. Similar documentation will be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval of all replacement personnel proposed for hire during the charter.

C. Scientific Personnel

1. The Government field party will consist of a maximum of four (4) scientists and may include all genders.

2. One Government employee will be designated Field Party Chief/Chief Scientist. That person will be responsible for implementation of the Cruise Plan, compliance with the charter terms, and the conduct and performance of Government personnel aboard the vessel.

D. Operating Procedures

1. The vessel will perform 24 hour operations, separated into two, roughly 12 hour shifts.

Shift length and hours will be determined by the Field Party Chief (FPC) in consultation with the Captain. The decision will be based on the type of activity expected as well as on prevailing weather conditions and the Cruise Plan.

a. Daylight operations (~6am - 6pm)

i. The camera station sampling shift will last about 12 hours beginning 1 hour after sunrise, and ending as late as 1 hour after sunset, depending on daylight, tides, and weather. The Field Party Chief has the final authority except in matters relating to safety of the vessel and all personnel on board. The workday for the vessel crew may occasionally exceed that of the scientific field party, since they will normally be required to run to the next survey area after completion of the sampling day, so that sampling can commence early in the morning. Scientific personnel will download, charge, maintain, and prepare all video equipment after the field day, for the next field day.

ii. Each sampling station during the camera station shift will consist of several deployments and retrievals. An average of 12-14 sampling stations will be completed each day. The range of total completed stations will be between 168 and 230, dependent on weather conditions and spacing of stations. Coordinates for the stations will be provided by the Field Party Chief to the Captain prior to the start of the shift. An overview of the area to be covered for camera deployments can be found in section VII, Figure

1. The deployment of a stationary camera array will occur with the assistance of the vessels Crew, while the Captain maintains station. The camera array soaks on the seafloor for a total of 30 minutes. After the 30 minute soak time is achieved, the Captain will return to the stationary camera array buoy, and the Crew will assist with the retrieval of the line.

The array will be brought back on board, and the Scientific Crew will turn-off and charge necessary video equipment.

iii. At some stations, traps will also be deployed after the camera array is brought on board. Traps will be baited and prepared for deployment by the Scientific Crew. The boat Crew will assist with the lines. The trap, once deployed with the line cleared from the vessel, will soak on the seafloor for a maximum of 1 hour. After the soak time is completed, the trap will be retrieved with the assistance of the vessel Crew. The Scientific Crew will be responsible for handling all fish brought on board from the traps.

iv. Select stations will require benthic water samples to be taken immediately following the deployment of the camera array (~2 per shift). Once the camera array is deployed and soaking, the water sampling device will be deployed on a line tethered to the vessel. Once the device reaches the seafloor, the device will be immediately retrieved and brought back onboard the vessel. The scientific crew will process the water sample immediately following its retrieval. The vessel must maintain station during deployment and retrieval of the water sampling device.

v. All teleosts, elasmobranchs, and invertebrates taken in the traps remain the property of the Government. The Field Party Chief is responsible for their disposition. Present NOAA policy specifically prohibits retaining any portion of the catch for commercial purposes unless specifically authorized by the contract or retaining specimens from survey catches for personal use and consumption. Reference Contract Clauses entitled - Incidental Catch Disposal, and - Recreational Fishing.

b. Nighttime operations (~6pm - 6am)

i. The sidescan sampling shift will last about 12 hours beginning after the completion of the video sampling shift, ending at sunrise, depending on daylight, tides, and weather. The Field Party Chief has the final authority except in matters relating to safety of the vessel and all personnel on board. The shift for the vessel crew may occasionally exceed that of the scientific field party, since they will normally be required to run to the next survey area after completion of the sampling day, so that sampling can commence early in the morning. Scientific personnel will maintain, and prepare all sidescan equipment after the shift, for the next shift.

ii. The nighttime sidescan shift will consist of several deployments and retrievals of the sidescan sonar system. An average of 3-5 sidescan grids will be completed each day (Section VII, Figure 2), depending on weather conditions and spacing of pre-selected grids. Coordinates for the grids will be provided by the Field Party Chief to the Captain prior to the start of the shift. An overview of the area to be covered can be found in section VII, Figure 2. Each sidescan grid consists of three, 4.1 nm by 0.1 nm transect lines (~4 km2 grid), which takes roughly 2-3 hours to scan in totality.

Once a grid is completed, the sidescan sonar system will be brought back on board by the Scientific Team and Crew members, and the vessel will transit to the next selected sidescan grid.

2. The Field Party Chief and Captain shall meet a minimum of twice a shift to discuss survey operations and resolve any problems that occur. A meeting should occur at the start of the day before sampling operations begin to discuss the planned activities for the day and at the end of the day to review the work completed that day, any problems which occurred, and plans for the next day’s operations.

3. The Field Party Chief and Captain shall work together to resolve all problems which occur regarding the charter. In the event the Field Party Chief and Captain are unable to resolve any problem which could threaten the safety of the field party, the Field Party Chief will direct the vessel to return to port where an acceptable solution will be arranged between the Government and the Contractor or the charter may be terminated. The vessel will be off charter if required to return to port and will remain off charter until the problem has been resolved and the vessel has returned to the sampling area.

4. The Captain and crew shall exercise due caution and follow safety procedures as directed by the Field Party Chief to help prevent damage or loss of Government gear and equipment. Specific safety procedures may be presented in writing to the Captain by the Field Party Chief. Repair or replacement costs may be deducted from charter payments if loss or damage to Government equipment is the result of negligent disregard of such instructions and procedures.

5. Each sampling station will consist of several deployments and retrievals. An average of 12-14 sampling stations will be completed each day. Coordinates for the stations will be provided by the Field Party Chief to the Captain the night before. The deployment of a stationary camera array will occur first, with the assistance of the vessels Crew, while the Captain maintains station. The camera array soaks on the seafloor for a total of 30 minutes. Once 30 minutes have passed, the Captain will return to the stationary camera array buoy, and the Crew will assist with the retrieval of the line. The array will be brought back on board, and the Scientific Crew will turn-off and charge necessary video equipment. At some stations, traps will also be deployed after the camera array is brought on board. Traps will be baited and prepared for deployment by the Scientific Crew. The boat Crew will assist with the lines. The trap, once deployed with the line cleared from the vessel, will soak on the seafloor for a maximum of 1 hour. After the soak time is completed, the trap will be retrieved with the assistance of the vessel Crew. The Scientific Crew will be responsible for handling all fish brought on board from the traps.

6. Select stations will require benthic water samples to be taken immediately following the deployment of the camera array. Once the camera array is deployed and soaking, the water sampling device will be deployed on a line. Once the device reaches the seafloor, the device will be immediately retrieved and brought back onboard the vessel. The vessel must maintain station during deployment and retrieval of the water sampling device.

7. All teleosts, elasmobranchs, and invertebrates taken in the traps remain the property of the Government. The Field Party Chief is responsible for their disposition. Present NOAA policy specifically prohibits retaining any portion of the catch for commercial purposes unless specifically authorized by the contract or retaining specimens from survey catches for personal use and consumption. Reference Contract Clauses entitled - Incidental Catch Disposal, and - Recreational Fishing.

8. The Contractor shall provide for all operating expenses of this charter. All potential costs to be incurred should be included in unit prices in the schedule.

E. Safety

1) The vessel Captain is responsible for all matters relating to safety of personnel, the vessel, and equipment operation. The Captain shall adhere at all times to Navigational Rules and Rules of the Road whether it be while towing, running, drifting, or at anchor.

He/she shall review safety procedures and equipment with the scientific party at the beginning of each cruise leg. Reference Clause entitled – CHARTER VESSEL SAFETY.

2) The Contractor shall adhere to the safety requirements set forth in 46 CFR Part 28.

3) All personnel working or being transported in a skiff shall WEAR a Coast Guard-approved life jacket or survival suit.

4) A Category I 406 MHZ EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) must be affixed to the exterior of the vessel in a manner approved by the U.S. Coast Guard.

5) Periodic safety drills shall be conducted during the survey. At least one drill shall be held each week.

IV. Period of Performance

The base work shall be completed from June 15th, 2024- November 30th 2024, dependent upon weather conditions.

V. Place of Performance

In the area between longitudes 87°20’ and 85°25’ and south to latitude 29°45’, to a maximum depth of 200 m.

Figure 1. Proposed area of work for the daylight working hours. Points within the area circled in orange denote possible camera sampling locations for this contract. Depending on weather conditions, 168 - 230 sampling locations will be completed. Points are general locations and subject to change.

Figure 2. Proposed area of work for the nighttime working hours. Points within the area circled in orange denote possible sidescan mapping sampling locations for this contract. A range of 3 to 5 sidescan mapping grids will be completed each day, depending on weather conditions and vessel location after the daylight operation shift. Points are general locations and subject to change.

VI. Deliverable Schedule

All deliverables shall be submitted to the Project Lead, unless otherwise noted in the SOW or contract.

Deliverable Schedule

Deliverable Description Quantity/Media Completion Due Date

1 14 sea days within the place of performance between the months of June 15th, 2024 to November 30th, Vessel Services at Sea 30 November 2023

VII. Government-Furnished Resources

The following items may be provided and utilized by the Government during performance of the contract:

1. All scientific sampling equipment and supplies, includes but not limited to fishing traps, video camera arrays, CTD, sidescan sonar equipment

2. Camera video array, all necessary video equipment, lines, buoys, and spare parts.

3. Bait for the trap

4. Fish measurement tools that include scales and measuring boards.

5. Fish biological work-up equipment and supplies, including but not limited to: knives, scalpels, vials, envelopes, tweezers, bags, otolith trays, etc.

6. PFDs and foul weather gear for all scientists.

7. Cooler to store fish caught in the trap as biological work-up takes place

8. Fishing baskets to assist with sorting of fish

9. Computers, chargers, and cables and other equipment and supplies used to prepare, download, and back-up electronics and videos each day.

Any/all Government equipment provided for use during the survey shall be for use in the performance of this contract only. Upon completion of the contract, all equipment required/used/provided shall be returned to the Government.

VIII. Travel, and Training

a. Training : Contractors are required to complete all NOAA mandated training such as Sexual Assualt and Sexual Harassment (SASH) training. (See Clause 1330-52.222-71)

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

The following additional aspects are / are not anticipated during the performance of this order:

Domestic / U.S. Travel ❏ Anticipated ● Not Anticipated Foreign / Overseas Travel ❏ Anticipated ● Not Anticipated Other: {Provide description below} ❏ Anticipated ● Not Anticipated Description of anticipated special and / or additional requirements not already described above:

N/A

IX. Special Requirements

a. Confidentiality and Data Privacy

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

b. Intellectual Property Rights

All deliverables are the property of the U.S. Government. All documents, analyses, files (digital or other), reports, notes and photos are to be used only by Contractor personnel assigned to this purchase order. Documents, files and other data are to be stored exclusively on Government owned equipment and at no point should be saved or archived on personal drives or devices.

Copies are not to be disseminated to anyone outside of the NMFS or to any other contractor personnel without explicit release from the Government.

c. IT Security

The contractor will not require access to Federal Buildings, DOC Systems and includes an IT component.

X. Inclusion of Clause 52.217-8

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

XI. Project Lead:

Provided at time of award

XII. Contractor's Invoice .

Per NAM 1330-52.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

(FEB 2023)

Applicable to all awards made after October 1, 2023.

The Contractor must submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and submit payment requests. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov .

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

The Contractor must include the following documents as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: IPP : Document outlining service dates or itemized receipt of services; Invoice on Company Letterhead is acceptable https://www.ipp.gov/

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

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Contractor services for vessel to be used in the CRP project to conduct relative abundance surveys of federally managed reef fish in the US Gulf of Mexico. Vessel will primarily be used to deploy and retrieve stationary camera arrays, eDNA sampling and sidescan sonar mapping systems as outlined in the SOW. Operating area will be between longitudes 87°20’ and 85°25’ and south to latitude 29°45’, to a maximum depth of 200

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m. Vessels will be required to have cruise lengths of 14 days and undergo 24 hour operations. This work must be completed by November 30th, 2024 Award Type: Firm-fixed-price Product/Service Code: V124

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

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

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

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

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

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed. Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive.

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

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

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

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

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The evaluation will consider the Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach and Past https://sam.gov/content/home

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

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

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

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.

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

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

1. Technical Approach and Capability.

The quotation will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the quotation demonstrates an understanding of the requirements as well as the minimum vessel requirements stated in the SOW will be evaluated.

2. EXPERIENCE. The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance. Specifically, professional experience running offshore vessels with a licensed captain with a minimum of three years experience and a deckhand capable of assisting deployment and retrieval of camera arrays.

3. COST/PRICE. The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated. The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposed costs must be entirely compatible with the technical approach.

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 none basis with payment terms of Net 30.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

“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”.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023) (Deviation 2024-06) (Jan 2024) (Deviation 2024-03) (Oct 2023) (Deviation 2023-03) (Dec 2022) (Deviation 2021-06) (Sept 2021)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023) (Deviation 2024-06) (Jan 2024) (Deviation 2024-03) (Oct 2023) (Deviation 2023-03) (Dec 2022) (Deviation 2021-06) (Sept 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial Products and Commercial Services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C.

3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(dPublic Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial Products and Commercial Services:

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___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Nov 2021), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

___ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2020) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

___ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

_XX_ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Award (Jun 2020).

(Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_XX_ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title

II).

_XX_ (11) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

_XX_ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022 (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (17) [Reserved] _XX_ (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(DEVIATION 2023-03) (DEC 2022)

__ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) of 52.219-9.

_XX_ (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

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__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(s)). (Deviation 2021-06) (Sept 2021) __ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

_XX_ (26) 52.219-28, (i) Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_XX_ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_XX_ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O. 13126).

(Deviation 2024-06) (Jan 2024) _XX_ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_XX_ (34) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__ (35) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

_XX_ (36) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_XX_ (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial Products and Commercial Services as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (44)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (45)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (47)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_217_221.html#wp1136175 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t13t16+492+90++%2815%29%20%20AND%20%28%2815%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_217_221.html#wp1136186 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t13t16+492+90++%2815%29%20%20AND%20%28%2815%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_217_221.html#wp1136387 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t13t16+492+90++%2815%29%20%20AND%20%28%2815%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_217_221.html#wp1139913 http://uscode.house.gov/uscode-cgi/fastweb.exe?getdoc+uscview+t13t16+492+90++%2815%29%20%20AND%20%28%2815%29%20ADJ%20USC%29%3ACITE%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20…