Sol_140G0323Q0121.pdf

140G0323Q0121

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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

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

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

05/19/2023 0040618091

1 5

MODOC HALL, CSUS

3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EAST

SACRAMENTO CA 95819-6027

USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.

USGS Alaska Science Center

4210 University Drive

Anchorage

AK 99508

000 000-0000Ruperto Lujan

05/26/2023 1700 CD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

All questions must be sent directly to rlujan@usgs.gov by 05/23/2023. Quotes will be accepted via e-mail at rlujan@usgs.gov Award will be made to vendor providing Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

Period of Performance: 06/10/2023 to 06/20/2023

00010 Operate/maintain USGS research vesse Product/Service Code: R499 Product/Service Description: SUPPORT-

PROFESSIONAL: OTHER

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

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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

Combined Synopsis-Solicitation for Operation and maintenance of the USGS research vessel Alaskan Gyre located in Esther Island in Prince William Sound.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0323Q0121.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06 dated 05/26/2022.

Set aside for Small Business. NAICS: 483112 - Deep Sea Passenger Transportation

Firm, Fixed Price Purchase Order is planned.

Place of Performance: Esther Island in Prince William Sound, the Pis will discuss the specific cruise plan with the captain prior to departure.

Period of Performance: June 10, 2023 - June 20, 2023

Statement of Work:

Title:

Operation of RIV Alaskan Gyre from 10-20 June 2023

Background:

The USGS-Alaska Science Center (ASC) conducts ecological research throughout coastal Alaska. This research effort includes a variety of studies, including oceanographic monitoring, sea floor mapping, fishery studies, intertidal monitoring, and marine predator surveys.

To support this research program, the USGS uses the RIV Alaskan Gyre, a 50' Ledford top house seiner to transport researchers to remote work sites in coastal Alaska. The vessel is also used in the deployment of scientific gear, including mid-water trawls, oceanographic equipment, bottom samplers, and diving equipment.

The vessel is operated by a captain with a minimum of a U.S. Coast Guard Master's License for vessels up to 100 tons in Near Coastal waters. The Gyre has a full schedule of trips planned for the summer, but a USGS captain will not be available until late June due to the lengthy hiring process for federal employees. Under this contract, an interim captain will be brought on to operate and maintain the RIV Alaskan Gyre from 10 to 20 June 2023.

Maintenance includes changing oil and oil filters every 250 hours on main engine and gen set, greasing shaft zerks, and maintaining fluid levels on cooling systems, hydraulics, and batteries. In addition, the captain must keep a daily logbook and complete monthly safety checklists as specified by the USGS Large Vessel Safety Program.

Goal:

Carry out 10-20 June 2023 research activities utilizing RIV Alaskan Gyre as planned with a contract captain.

Food and lodging is provided by the government while the captain is on board the Gyre:

Period of Performance:

June 10, 2023 - June 20, 2023

Billing:

Contractor will bill for the number of days actually worked.

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Tasks:

A. Operate the Gyre from 10 to 20 June to support USGS research needs according to the technical specifications provided below.

B. 2 Technical Specifications for 10 - 20 June Cruise C. General Research Purpose: To conduct geological fieldwork on Esther Island.

D. Personnel: up to 5 scientists E. General Plan for the Cruise: The Pis will discuss the specific cruise plan with the captain prior to departure.

The RIV Alaskan Gyre is needed for transportation and lodging for up to 4-5 scientists working on Esther Island in Prince William Sound. This work will involve anchoring in Lake Bay for approximately 7 days while the scientists make daily trips to work on the island.

The listed Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses apply to this solicitation and are incorporated by reference.

All FAR Clauses may be viewed in full text via the Internet at http://acquisition.gov; Federal Acquisition Regulation Table of Contents.

This solicitation incorporates, by reference FAR 52.204-07 (Oct 2018), 52.204-13 (Oct 2018), 52.212-1 (Nov 2021), 52.212-3 (Nov 2021), 52.212-4 (Oct 2018), 52.212-5 (July 2022) and 52.232-40 (December 2013).

52.212-2 - Evaluation - Commercial Items (Nov 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. Th e following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Trade Off Factors: Price and Experience

The vendor should have extensive experience opera ting borehole geophysical logs or sub-contracting to companies that specialize in borehole geophysical logging. The direct collection of geophysical logs or the processing, analysis, and interpretation of borehole geophysical should be a regularly provided service by the company offering a quote. The vendor shall provide at least three (3) recent/relevant projects completed.

(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 a ward 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 a ward.

Pursuant to FAR Clause 52.212-5 the following clauses are hereby incorporated by reference:

52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a )(2);

52.222-03, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755);

52.222-21, Prohibition Against Segregated Facilities (APR 2015);

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

52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793);

52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021 ); (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (June 2020) (E.O. 13513);

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52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (Oct 2018); (31 U.S.C. 3332).

52.000S-5079 TECHNICAL LIAISON -TECHNICAL DIRECTION (OCT 1997}

(a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical direction of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical direction" is defined as direction to the contractor that fills in details, suggests possible lines of approach, or otherwise supplements the scope of the work set forth herein and shall not constitute a new assignment, and does not supersede or modify any article or clause of this contract.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, a ward, agree to a ward, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.

( c) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the Technical Liaison has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues direction (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.

(d) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is:

Name: TBD at award Telephone Number:

Email:

( e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a different Technical Liaison.

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS -INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM

<IPP} (APRIL 2013}

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions- Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the

IPP invoice: Invoice Only

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston(FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION

The contractor shall submit all invoices under this award no later than ninety (90) calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to, and granted by, the Contracting Officer. After 120 calendar days have passed after the expiration of the period of performance, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

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Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at rlujan@usgs.gov by May 26, 2023 5pm CST

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