Sources Sought Notice.pdf

This Sources Sought Notice is not a Request for Quote and does not constitute a commitment by the

Government. The Government is currently conducting market research in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10, to identify potential sources to fulfill the requirement and gather information on current capabilities of businesses within the market. All information submitted in response to the Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the

Government. Proprietary information submitted should be marked appropriately. All submitted information shall remain with the U.S. Government and will not be returned.

In preparation for an upcoming procurement, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

(NOAA), Eastern Acquisition Division, Norfolk, VA on behalf of the National Ocean Service (NOS), Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS), Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) is conducting market research to determine potential sources for purchasing a new commercial-duty, fiberglass hull diving/buoy workboat. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this requirement is 423860, Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle)

Merchant Wholesalers. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 150 employees.

NOAA’s ONMS serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 600,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters. The National Marine Sanctuary System protects

America’s most iconic natural and cultural marine resources by working with diverse partners and stakeholders to promote responsible, sustainable ocean use that ensures the health of our most valued ocean places. The FKNMS is one of 15 marine-protected areas that makes up the National Marine

Sanctuary System and protects 2,900 square nautical miles of water surrounding the Florida Keys.

The Government is seeking firms capable of providing a new commercial-duty, fiberglass hull, diving/buoy workboat that is serviceable within 100 miles of zip code 33040 in order to install semi-permanent anchors into the seafloor for Mooring/Marker Buoys. Tasks performed on the buoy boat will include the deployment of hydraulic power tools and other related equipment, mixing and deployment of cement, and overall supervision of diver operations with divers deploying directly from the boat. Firms must provide a response that demonstrates that they are capable of providing a Buoy Boat that has the following approximate characteristics:

A. Length 36-39 feet

B. Beam 14.5 feet

C. Hull Draft 4 feet maximum

D. Bow Thruster 240 lbs thrust each side, controls at upper and lower helm stations

E. Horsepower Diesel, single, in-line 6 cylinder, 450 HP minimum

F. Cruise Speed 20 knots at no more than 85% power with full fuel & water tanks, 6 persons aboard, and normal deck load of 2,000 lbs

G. Maximum Speed 25kts minimum, fully loaded

H. Range 250 nm minimum at 85% power with 10% fuel reserve

A. Durability Maximum strength and durability with an expected life of not less than twenty (20) years at 1,400 hours per year with frequent use adverse open-coast marine conditions (wind > 25kts, combined seas > 4ft)

I. Fuel Capacity 2 tanks with capacity to attain required range with 10% reserve

J. Person Capacity Usual compliment up to 6 persons including captain, 15 persons maximum on short trips

K. Materials & Equipment Marine-grade; meet appropriate Federal and industry standards for material, application, and installation

L. Miscellaneous 8’ x 10’ minimum aft working deck; constructed and outfitted to operate at least 145 days per year; delivery completely equipped and ready for services within 365 days of award

Standard brochures will not be considered a sufficient response to this notice. Submitted Capability

Statements shall include the following:

1. Company name and address

2. DUNS number

3. Type of business (e.g. large business, small business, 8(a), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and/or women owned small business) as validated via the System for Award Management (SAM) including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced in this Sources

Sought Notice

4. Company point of contact – name, phone, and email address

5. Demonstrate capability of providing a Buoy Boat that meets the specifications contained in this notice

Responses to this Sources Sought Notice shall not exceed 10 pages, including graphics, and be typed in

Times New Roman 12 pt. font. Responses shall be submitted via email to Kasey Whitfield at

Kasey.Whitfield@noaa.gov no later than 5:00PM Eastern Daylight Time on April 1, 2020.

mailto:Kasey.Whitfield@noaa.gov