ProTech_Fisheries_Draft_Solicitation_ST-1330-17-RP-0008.pdf

U.S. Department of Commerce

ProTech Professional and Technical Services

Fisheries Domain

Request for Proposal

RFP: ST-1330-17-RP-0008

December 5, 2016

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Acquisition and Grants Office

Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division

ProTech-Fisheries Request for Proposal

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: STANDARD FORM 33

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST

B.1 GENERAL

B.2 BASE AND OPTION PERIODS

B.3 CONTRACT TYPE

B.4 TASK ORDER PRICING

B.5 1352.216-75 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (APR 2010)

SECTION C

STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

C.2 OBJECTIVES

C.3 FISHERIES DOMAIN

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1. PACKAGING

D.2 MARKING

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.2 1352.246-70 - PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

F.2 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

F.3 DELIVERY

F.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.5 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

F.6 DELIVERABLES

SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

G.2 PRIMARY GOVERNMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

G.3 1352.216-76 PLACEMENT OF ORDERS (APR 2010)

G.4 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

G.5 1352.245-70 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (APR 2010)

G.6 CONTRACTOR COMPETITION REFRESH POOL

G.7 INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF CONTRACTORS

G.8 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

G.9 AUTHORIZATION OF GOVERNMENT PAID TRAVEL

G.10 PHASE-OUT CONTRACTS

SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

H.2 AUTHORIZED USERS

H.3 STANDARD OF CONDUCT AT GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

H.4 ADVERTISEMENTS, PUBLICIZING AWARDS AND NEWS RELEASES

H.5 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES’ IDENTIFICATION

H.6 INCORPORATION OF SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

H.7 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS UNDER T&M AND COST REIMBURSEMENT

CONTRACTS

H.8 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND EXCUSED ABSENCE

H.9 ON-LINE PROPOSAL AND ORDERING CAPABILITY

H.10 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

H.11 1352.209-71 LIMITATION ON FUTURE CONTRACTING (APR 2010)

H.12 1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

H.13 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

H.14 1352.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (Apr 2010)

H.15 NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION OF NON-GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

H.16 NOTICE OF POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS (OCT 2015)

SECTION I

CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

I.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)

I.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

I.4 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

I.5 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

I.6 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

I.7 52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS (NOV 2011)

SECTION J

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

K.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (APR 2016)

K.2 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

K.3 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)

K.4 52-225-6 TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE (MAY 2014)

K.5 52.230-7 PROPOSAL DISCLOSURE—COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICE CHANGES (APR

2005) 51

L.3 PROTESTS

L.4 SMALL BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION CODE

L.5 SMALL BUSINESS RESERVE

L.6 PROPOSAL PREPARATION COSTS

L.7 PROPOSAL SCHEDULE

L.7.1 COMMUNICATIONS AND QUESTIONS

L.7.2 DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS

L.8 NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION OF NON-GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

SECTION VI - JOINT VENTURE

L.10.1 VOLUME I – ADMINISTRATIVE SECTION I - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SECTION II - SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS

A. A SIGNED AND COMPLETED SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM AND ANY

SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS

SECTION IV – ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MITIGATION PLAN.61

SECTION V – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION VI– JOINT VENTURE

EXPIRES, AND THE BASIS FOR TERMINATION

(END OF SECTION L)

SECTION M

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

(END OF SECTION M)

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD 1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER 4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in until local time

CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. PAGE(S)DESCRIPTION

A B C D E F G H

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M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

CONTRACT CLAUSESSOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

PACKAGING AND MARKING

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS(%)

DATEAMENDMENT NO.AMENDMENT NO. DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFER-

OR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER SUCH

ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION:

10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) ( )41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

CODE

ITEM

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 6/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214 (c)

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Base Period: Professional and Technical Service Solution in accordance with the Statement of Work contained in Section C.

Period of Performance: [date to be entered at award] through [date to be entered at award].

Option Period I: Professional and Technical Service contained in Section C.

Option Period II: Professional and Technical Service contained in Section C.

Option Period III: Professional and Technical Service contained in Section C.

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST

B.1 GENERAL

The Professional and Technical (ProTech) services solution is a suite of multiple-award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts consisting of five Domains: Satellite, Ocean, Fisheries, Weather, and Enterprise Operations. These Domains provide resources in support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to include its Line and Staff Offices. Where applicable, the contracts may also be used by other Bureaus within the Department of Commerce (DOC). The ceiling dollar amount for all orders under all ProTech Domains is $3,000,000,000.

There is one solicitation for each Domain and each solicitation will result in the award of multiple IDIQ contracts for the specific Domain. Here, the resultant IDIQ contracts will provide professional and technical services to the Fisheries Domain (hereafter “ProTech-Fisheries”) under NAICS code 541990.

The scope of work under ProTech-Fisheries is defined in Section C.

B.2 BASE AND OPTION PERIODS

The term of ProTech-Fisheries is a two (2) year base period and three (3) one-year optional periods, for a total period of performance of five (5) years if all options are exercised. There is no guarantee that the options will be exercised on any or all of the awarded contracts. This is not a multi-year contract as defined in FAR Part 17.103.

B.3 CONTRACT TYPE

The multiple award IDIQ contracts for ProTech-Fisheries will allow for task orders to be issued on a Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursement, Time and Materials (T&M), and Labor Hour (LH) basis.

Task orders may also combine more than one pricing arrangement (e.g., FFP/LH, etc.), although separate contract line item numbers (CLINs) are required for each pricing arrangement.

B.4 TASK ORDER PRICING

ProTech-Fisheries provides the flexibility to determine fair and reasonable pricing tailored to the task order requirement dependent upon level of competition, risk, uncertainties, complexity, urgency, and contract type. The ordering contracting officer (OCO) has the authority and responsibility to determine cost or price reasonableness for task order requirements based on the contracted ceiling rates.

The labor rates contained in Attachment J-1 are ceiling rates. They are not applicable to cost-reimbursement task orders. Competition at the task order level is expected to establish fair and reasonable pricing for task orders placed for all contact types. For those relatively rare instances when competition does not exist, these ceiling rates will be available for the OCO to consider and use. The OCO has flexibility to exceed the contracted ceiling rates for requirements requiring special security clearance, sea days, hazard pay, work to be performed outside the United States, or other extraordinary circumstances.

Some task orders may require services that do not correspond to the labor categories included in ProTech-Fisheries. Accordingly, if permitted by the task order solicitation, the contractor may propose appropriate labor categories and labor rates necessary to meet the requirements of the solicitation despite their not being included in ProTech-Fisheries as awarded.

The OCO must establish an appropriate CLIN structure and identify the applicable contract type for all CLINs in each task order.

B.4.1 Firm Fixed Price Orders

Fixed price orders are defined under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 16.202, Firm Fixed- Price Contracts.

B.4.2 Time and Materials and Labor Hour Orders

T&M and LH orders are defined under FAR 16.601 and 16.602 respectively, and Commerce Acquisition Manual 1316.1.

The Contractor may provide separate and/or blended loaded hourly labor rates at the task order level for Prime Contractor labor, each Subcontractor, and/or each Division, Subsidiary, or Affiliate in accordance with the provisions set forth in FAR 52.216-29, 52.216-30, and/or 52.216-31. The OCO shall identify which provision(s) is applicable in the task order solicitation and the Contractor shall comply with the provision(s).

B.4.3 Cost Reimbursement Orders

Cost Reimbursement Orders are defined under FAR Subpart 16.3, Cost-Reimbursement Contracts, and Commerce Acquisition Manual 1316.1. The Contractor shall have and maintain an adequate accounting system that will permit timely development of all necessary cost data in the form required by the proposed contract type. The Contractor may be required to submit a cost proposal with supporting information for each cost element including, but not limited to: direct labor, fringe benefits, overhead, general and administrative expenses, material handling costs, facilities capital cost of money, other direct costs, and fee consistent with their cost accounting system, provisional billing rates, and forward pricing rate agreements.

B.4.4 Other Direct Costs

Other Direct Costs (ODCs) established on a cost-reimbursement basis, including travel costs, shall be pre-approved by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) at the task order level and be allowable on the task order only if approved prior to the Contractor incurring these costs.

B.4.5 Program Management Costs

Program management support costs encompass support for management, reporting requirements, and related travel and meeting attendance costs associated with the Contractor’s program management staff as it relates to the overall management of the IDIQ contract.

Program Management (IDIQ Contract-Level) Support Costs: Contract-level program management support costs shall not be proposed or billed as a direct charge to the ProTech-Fisheries IDIQ contract.

Project Management (Task Order-Level) Support Costs: Contract-level program management support costs are differentiated from individual task order project management support costs. Task order project management support costs may be proposed and billed against individual task orders for direct support of the effort performed under those task orders.

B.5 1352.216-75 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT AMOUNTS (APR 2010)

During the term of ProTech-Fisheries, the Government will place orders totaling a minimum of $250.

The amount of all orders will not exceed $3,000,000,000.

The exercise of an option period does not re-establish the contract minimum.

(End of clause)

(End of Section B)

SECTION C

STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is an agency that enriches life through science. Our reach goes from the surface of the sun to the depths of the ocean floor as we work to keep citizens informed of the changing environment around them. We provide environmental intelligence for the nation.

From daily weather forecasts, severe storm warnings, and climate monitoring to fisheries management, coastal restoration, and maintaining marine commerce, NOAA’s products and services support economic vitality and more than one-third of America’s gross domestic product. The people of NOAA use research and tools to provide citizens, planners, emergency managers, and other decision makers with reliable and timely environmental intelligence.

C.2 OBJECTIVES

The overall objectives of the ProTech program are to:

• Obtain high-quality professional and technical services

• Develop an industrial base of partners

• Develop and maintain performance-based contracts

• Contribute to the NOAA mission

C.3 FISHERIES DOMAIN

The primary clients of this Domain will be the offices of NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries, or NMFS). Other NOAA offices may also use this Domain if their requirements are covered herein.

U.S. fisheries play an important role in the nation’s economy providing opportunities for commercial, recreational, and subsistence fishing, and sustainable seafood for the nation. Sustainably managed fisheries also contribute to a healthy and resilient ecosystem. NOAA Fisheries is responsible for the stewardship of the nation's ocean resources and their habitat. NOAA Fisheries provides vital services for the nation: productive and sustainable fisheries, safe sources of seafood, the recovery and conservation of protected resources, and healthy ecosystems.

Managing fisheries sustainably is an adaptive process that relies on sound science, innovative http://www.nesdis.noaa.gov/ management approaches, effective enforcement, and meaningful partnerships. Fisheries management occurs in a dynamic environment and amid increasingly changing ocean conditions. It incorporates the entire ecosystem, including humans, into resource management decisions, giving our oceans the greatest chance to adapt and thrive. To this end, NOAA Fisheries invests in basic data gathering using cost-effective applications of “nextgen” technologies that provide near real-time, high-quality data to inform management and help maintain healthy populations of fish, protected species, and their habitat.

In turn, NOAA Fisheries works in partnership with Fishery Management Councils and many international fisheries councils, commissions and conventions to balance public interests in the sustainable use of living marine resources without compromising the long-term biological integrity of coastal and marine ecosystems. NOAA Fisheries also plays a supportive and advisory role in managing marine resources in coastal areas under state jurisdiction, provides scientific and policy leadership in the international arena, and implements international conservation and management measures as appropriate.

Much of the work done by NOAA Fisheries is mandated by U.S. legislative acts, such as Magnuson – Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Reauthorization; Marine Mammal Protection;

Endangered Species; International Dolphin Conservation Protection; Antarctic Marine Living Resources Convention; National Environmental Policy; Clean Water; Oil Pollution; and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability.

NOAA Fisheries work is conducted in our headquarters offices in Silver Spring, Maryland, as well as in five regional offices, six science centers, and associated field offices and laboratories. NOAA Fisheries conducts research at study sites within the U.S., all U.S. territories and its possessions, high seas and international locations. Additional information about NOAA Fisheries is available on our website (www.nmfs.noaa.gov).

To support NOAA Fisheries, the Contractor shall provide a network of professional scientists, technical experts, and consultants to provide services in the areas described below and as specified in each individual task order. In addition, the Contractor shall provide performance to fulfill multiple task orders in diverse locations (i.e. within the Continental United States and outside the Continental United States) including, but not limited to Alaska, the Greater Atlantic, the Pacific Islands, Southeast and Caribbean, and West Coast regions with varied requirements and surge requirements.

C.3.1 Studies, Analyses and Reports

The Contractor shall conduct studies, evaluations, reviews, and develop reports which focus on current and future NOAA Fisheries programs in an effort to understand outcomes, define issues, or highlight problems and areas for improvement. The Contractor shall analyze data using statistics, modeling, simulation, and other appropriate quantitative techniques, develop analytical tools, and provide reports of results and recommendations. Program studies, analyses and reports services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/

Provide literature searches and reviews; compile and catalog background material; and prepare analyses, summaries and bibliographies.

C.3.1.1 Provide support for data calibration, conversion, coding and validation; data and image analysis and synthesis; data quality assurance and control; and data stewardship and dissemination capabilities.

C.3.1.2 Assist with reviewing, documenting, analyzing and developing management policies, strategic plans, operational procedures, regulations, permits, and performing feasibility studies and peer reviews.

C.3.1.3 Provide requirements analyses, tradeoff analyses, and gap analyses for NOAA Programs.

C.3.1.4 Develop or use existing charts, aerial photographs, satellite imagery, and maps for studies; provide analysis utilizing photogrammetric, cartographic, image analysis, and other advanced techniques.

C.3.1.5 Design, exercise, test and use computer models utilizing simulation, emulation, and numerical and statistical analysis.

C.3.1.6 Design, code, test, debug and use computer programs and archival services for scientific and management projects (e.g., libraries, metadata, records management, data collection forms, and databases).

C.3.1.7 Prepare specialized scientific illustrations (such as drawings of developmental stages of aquatic species, drawings of scientific equipment, research platforms, and field camps, diagrams of relationships among species or of species to habitats, cross sectional and other specialized views of anatomy, biological systems, and conceptual visualizations).

C.3.1.8 Provide pre-publication services such as drafting, editing and, reviewing.

C.3.1.9 Provide scientific and technical support (e.g. present research results) for scientific meetings, working groups, advisory groups or panels, public hearings, and conferences.

C.3.1.10 Provide geographic information system (GIS) support for resource management including, but not limited to, performing GIS analyses.

C.3.2 Applied Research, Engineering, Consulting, and Operations

The Contractor shall provide scientific and engineering expertise to conduct applied research, development, engineering, consulting, and operations services for NOAA Fisheries programs. The Contractor shall provide support to program managers and policymakers in developing state-of-the-art scientific models, selecting advanced technologies for development (e.g., unmanned platforms), and determining whether or not further program performance information is needed. The Contractor shall identify and apply appropriate methodologies and research designs needed to test particular technologies or answer a specific research question. Tasks may pertain (but are not limited) to structural, electrical, electronic, or mechanical components, systems or scientific equipment. The Contractor shall analyze data and develop a final report of results and recommendations. Applied research, development, engineering, consulting, and operations services may include, but are not limited to, the following.

C.3.2.1 Provide technician and engineering consulting services (e.g., fish passage, hydrology, advanced survey technology, marine instrumentation) to include developing, manufacturing, and reviewing designs, drawings and schematics.

C.3.2.2 Conduct environmental safety management (e.g., ISO 14001), laboratory waste handling (hazardous, biomedical, non-hazardous), assessment, and remediation as needed.

C.3.2.3 Provide on-site shipyard engineering services and support engineering design development to include, but not limited to, coordinating fleet introduction, final mission trials, and post shakedown vessel corrections.

C.3.2.4 Design and test gear for bycatch and depredation mitigation, and survey sampling

(e.g., turtle excluder devices, bycatch reduction devices, electronic data collection, and trawl fabrication).

C.3.2.5 Provide services in support of operations and maintenance of NOAA Fisheries small boats to include, but not limited to, cleaning, overhauling and repairing engines; hull repair; parts support (inventory for spare parts, providing specifications for parts needs and performing parts replacements/installations); testing on land and in water as needed;

conducting small boat operations for field programs.

C.3.2.6 Develop, test and implement use of electronic monitoring technologies (e.g.,video cameras and sensors) to document catch, bycatch, and discards; includes, but not limited to, installing and maintaining camera equipment, data storage and retrieval, instruction documentation, and processing and analyzing data.

C.3.2.7 Provide technical services in support of operations and maintenance activities for aquatic species holding facilities (e.g., tanks, pools, raceways, aquaria and other enclosures) and related water treatment operations for recirculating, flow-through systems or other holding systems.

C.3.3 Field Sampling, Data Collection and Surveys

The Contractor shall conduct field sampling, data collection, and surveys. These services support program managers in evaluating and employing state-of-the-art data collection technologies and determine if further sampling and collection are required. The Contractor shall identify and apply appropriate evaluation methodologies and research designs needed for a particular program or to answer a specific research question. The Contractor shall analyze data and develop final reports of results and recommendations. Additionally, collection may require accessing databases from various sources, constructing databases, and consulting with other experts. Support services may be needed for a broad range of studies including (but not limited to) oceanographic, meteorological, biological, and terrestrial systems, and may require 24x7 real-time monitoring and extended deployments to remote locations. Field sampling, data collecting, and survey services may include, but are not limited to, the following.

C.3.3.1 Provide support services for animal husbandry (e.g., aquaria) and respond to stranding events (e.g., marine mammals and sea turtles), molecular, biological or physiological experiments, measurements, analyses, tests or evaluations.

C.3.3.2 Provide marine, freshwater and terrestrial surveying services (e.g., seagoing, aerial, SCUBA) to include, but not limited to, developing, fabricating, deploying, testing, maintaining and retrieving gear and equipment; in situ observation, and capturing, handling, instrumentation of and release of target species.

C.3.3.3 Provide remote sensing operational readiness by collecting/retrieving, downloading, and processing satellite, acoustic, and oceanographic data in support of NOAA Fisheries projects.

C.3.3.4 Provide support for field and laboratory studies, such as design and complete experiments; collect, preserve, curate and process biological/chemical samples (e.g., genetics, fatty acids/lipids, endocrinology, hematology); conduct data analysis, reduction, and requisite quality assurance and control (e.g., accreditation standards, confidentiality, chain of custody); and documentation (e.g., instructions, process and analysis, results, summaries).

C.3.3.5 Conduct data collection (e.g. observation, survey, interview, and focus groups), biological sampling, and complete economic and social science analyses on fishing industries and other stakeholders.

C.3.3.6 Provide veterinary services including direct interaction (e.g. capture, sample collection, surgery, and necropsy) with wild animals; draft/review/revise permits and procedural documents (e.g. handling, gear use, and formulary); participate in Animal Welfare Act activities; and publish findings and papers on health and disease aspects of animals.

C.3.4 Consulting, Program and Project Management

The Contractor shall provide consulting, program and project management services to assist in program execution, improvements and measurements. Services shall include redesigning and improving the quality of the performance measurement process, performance data, and the system and method by which the data are collected. Activities shall include collection and analysis of program data, field observation reports, advice concerning improving agency measurement systems, and dissemination of these methods to other government agencies and interested organizations. The consulting, program and project management services may include, but are not limited to, the following:

C.3.4.1 Develop or assist in developing natural resource damage assessments, prevention, response/control, mitigation, and monitoring of restoration plans.

C.3.4.2 Provide planning and logistics support for meetings, conferences, working groups, and hearings including, but not limited to, coordinating locations, participants, rapporteurs, exhibits, agendas, presentations and briefing materials, accommodations, speakers, travel, multimedia requirements and facilitation services.

C.3.4.3 Design, develop, evaluate, measure, and deliver training and workshops for fisheries programs such as project management, NEPA, GIS, and professional development opportunities.

C.3.4.4 Develop options and propose recommendations to management on complex and contentious statutory and regulatory issues at the national and international level.

C.3.4.5 Provide services to respond to and track external requests for information.

C.3.4.6 Provide collection, organization, review of information, and recommendations relating to NOAA Fisheries projects and programs.

C.3.4.7 Provide support for strategic planning, policy development, project and program planning, congressional affairs, budget planning, performance measurements, and administrative policies and procedures for NOAA Fisheries programs.

C.3.4.8 Provide support for financial assistance services including, but not limited to, interagency agreements, grants, and other federal funding opportunities.

C.3.4.9 Provide education and outreach support to include design and graphics services, writing content, and developing materials for written (e.g., posters, brochures, infographics) and multi-media dissemination platforms.

C.3.4.10 Coordinate with tribal and non-governmental entities on NOAA Fisheries activities.

C.3.4.11 Compile data and perform complex economic, statistical and forecast analyses utilizing a variety of statistical and optimization techniques on primary and secondary data sources.

C.3.4.12 Develop economic guidelines and standards, and prepare points of view used in forecasting trends and formulating economic policy; and formulate recommendations, policies, or plans to address economic problems or to interpret markets.

C.3.4.13 Assess social and cultural impacts of considered alternatives of federal regulatory fishery management actions on fleets and the affected social and cultural environment.

(End of Section C)

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1. PACKAGING

Unless otherwise specified, packaging of all deliverables must conform to commercial packing standards to assure safe delivery at destination. Clauses and other requirements regarding packaging shall be designated by the OCO at the task order level.

D.2 MARKING

All deliverables required under this contract shall be marked in accordance with Government specifications. At a minimum, all deliverables shall be marked with the contract number and Contractor name.

Specific marking requirements may be addressed in individual task orders.

(End of Section D)

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates the following clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Full text can be accessed electronically at the following internet address:

http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html.

FAR Part Title and Date 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies – Fixed Price (AUG 1996) 52.246-3 Inspection of Supplies – Cost Reimbursement (MAY 2001) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (AUG 1996) 52.246-5 Inspection of Services – Cost Reimbursement (APR 1984) 52.246-6 Inspection – Time-and-Material and Labor-Hour (MAY 2001) 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (APR 1984)

E.2 1352.246-70 - PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The place of acceptance will be specified in each individual Task Order.

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SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FAR 52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates the following clauses by reference with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Also, the full text can be accessed electronically at the following internet address: https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html.

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (AUG 1989) (for other than cost reimbursement task orders) and ALT I (APR 1984) (for Cost Reimbursement task orders) 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (APR 1984) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (NOV 1991) 52.247-35 F.O.B. Destination, Within Consignee’s Premises (APR 1984)

F.2 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from TBD through TBD. If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Period Start Date End Date

(c) The notice requirements for unilateral exercise of option periods are set out in FAR 52.217–9.

F.3 DELIVERY

The services required under each individual task order shall be delivered and received at the destination within the time frame specified in each order.

F.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Place of performance shall be set forth in individual task orders.

F.5 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

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In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or completion date, or as soon as the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the OCO and the TO COR, in writing. This notification shall give pertinent details, but this data shall be informational only in character; this term shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date, or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

F.6 DELIVERABLES

(a) All applicable task order deliverables and their required delivery dates, destination of delivery, and schedule for completion of work to be performed, will be specified in task orders issued under this contract, as applicable.

(b) For purposes of delivery, all deliverables shall be made by close of business (COB) 4:30 P.M. local time at destination, Monday through Friday, unless stated otherwise in the task order.

(c) All deliverables submitted in electronic format shall be free of any known computer virus or defects.

If a virus or defect is found, the initial deliverable will not be accepted. A replacement file shall be provided within two (2) business days after notification.

(d) Any failure of the Contractor to adhere to a delivery schedule or a deliverable requirement may be reflected in the Contractor’s past performance report.

(e) The following table provides a summary of reporting requirements.

Report Description Number of Copies Due Dates Monthly Contract Status Report (Section F.6.1)

1-IDIQ CO

1-COR

15th calendar day of each month as specified in F.6.1.

Monthly Task Order Status Report (Section F.6.2)

1-IDIQ CO

1-OCO

1-TO COR

15th calendar day of each month, or as specified in the individual task orders as specified in F.6.2.

F.6.1. Monthly Contract Progress Report The Contractor shall provide a Monthly Contract Progress Report (summation of individual Task Order activity), which documents the Contractor’s task order awards and modifications received during the reporting period, significant activities, issues, corrective actions, and planned significant activities projected in the next 60 day period. The report is due by the 15th calendar day of each month comprised of activity from the previous month. (For example: The report due February 15th is to cover the activity

– new task orders awarded and new modifications received - for the period January 1st through January 31st.) If the 15th calendar day falls on a weekend or holiday, the report is due the following business day. If there is no activity (e.g. no active task order) during the reporting period, “no activity” shall be annotated in the monthly report and submitted. The Monthly Contract Status Report shall be provided in Adobe electronic format and emailed to the designated recipients. The subject line of the email notice presenting the submission of the monthly report shall be annotated with - Monthly Contract Progress Report (state the month and year) (See Section J – Attachment J-3).

F.6.2 Monthly Task Order Progress Report The Contractor shall provide a Monthly Task Order Progress Report, which documents the Contractor’s task order modifications received during the reporting period, activities, issues, corrective actions, and planned significant activities projected in the next 60 days. The report is due by the 15th calendar day of each month comprised of activity from the previous month. If the 15th calendar day falls on a weekend or holiday, the report is due the following business day. The Monthly Task Order Status Report shall be provided in Adobe electronic format and emailed to the designated recipients. The subject line of the email notice presenting the submission of the monthly report shall be annotated with - Monthly Task Order Progress Report (state the month and year). Additional report recipients, content, and due dates may be identified in individual task orders.

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SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

Accounting and appropriation data for obligations under the contract will be set forth in individual task orders.

G.2 PRIMARY GOVERNMENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following subsections describe the roles and responsibilities of individuals and authorized users who will be the primary Points of Contact (POC) for the Government on matters regarding contract administration as well as other administrative information. The Government reserves the right to unilaterally change any of these individual assignments at any time.

G.2.1 Government Personnel

G.2.1.1 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer’s Authority (APR 2010)

The Contracting Officer (CO) – ProTech-Fisheries Contract Level

The ProTech-Fisheries CO, within the AGO Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division (SSAD), has overall responsibility for administration of ProTech-Fisheries. The CO, without right of delegation, is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the CO. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

The ProTech-Fisheries CO for this contract is:

Name: Name and Contact information to be completed at award

Address: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO)

Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division 1325 East West Highway, Room Silver Spring, MD 20910 Email:

Tel No:

G.2.1.2 1352.201-72 Contracting Officer Representative (APR 2010)

(a) _____________________is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer´s Representative (COR).

The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

The COR, within the AGO, is responsible for the receipt and acceptance of the contract-level deliverables and reports and past performance reporting for the ProTech contracts. The COR supports the PM and the CO in the general management of the program and provides technical acquisition support to the TO CORs. The COR for the Fisheries Domain is:

Name: Name and Contact information to be completed at award

Address: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO)

Strategic Sourcing Acquisition Division 1325 East West Highway, Room Silver Spring, MD 20910 Email:

Tel No:

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

G.2.1.3 Task Order Contracting Officer’s Representative (TO COR) OCOs shall designate CORs for individual task orders who will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of task orders. The TO COR will represent the OCO in administration of technical details within the scope of the task order. The TO COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all task order deliverables and reports, and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the task order. The TO COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the OCO or the Government. The TO COR does not have authority to alter the Contractor’s obligations or to change the task order specifications, price, terms, or conditions. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to modify task order obligations or the specification, changes will be issued in writing and signed by the OCO.

G.3 1352.216-76 PLACEMENT OF ORDERS (APR 2010)

(a) The contractor shall provide goods and/or services under this contract only as directed in Task Orders issued by authorized individuals. In accordance with FAR 16.505, each order will include:

(1) Date of order;

(2) Contract number and order number;

(3) Item number and description, quantity, and unit price or estimated cost or fee;

(4) Delivery or performance date;

(5) Place of delivery or performance (including consignee);

(6) Packaging, packing, and shipping instructions, if any;

(7) Accounting and appropriation data;

(8) Method of invoicing, payment and payment office, if not specified in the contract;

(9) Any other pertinent information.

(b) In accordance with FAR 52.216-18, Ordering, the following individuals (or activities) are authorized to place orders against this contract:

All warranted DOC COs are considered designated ordering officials for this IDIQ.

(c) If multiple awards have been made, the contact information for the task order ombudsman is:

Name and Contact information to be completed at award National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Acquisition and Grants Office 1325 East West Highway, Room 11359 Silver Spring, MD 20910

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G.3.1 Ordering Process

All ProTech-Fisheries contract holders will be provided a fair opportunity to be considered on task orders, in accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1), unless exempted in accordance with applicable terms of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. The OCO, in consultation with the TO COR or other designated technical representatives, will examine the capabilities of the award holders in order to determine if a small business or other socio-economic category set-aside is appropriate for each order. After completing this examination, the OCO may limit competition for an order to small businesses or a socio-economic category. The OCO will then solicit proposals from the contractors within the appropriate small business category, as applicable, or open the competition to all contract holders after review and coordination with the NOAA Small Business Office and the Small Business Administration

(SBA).

In the event issues pertaining to a proposed task cannot be resolved to the satisfaction of the OCO, the OCO reserves the right to withdraw and cancel the proposed task. In such event, the Contractor(s) shall be notified in writing of the OCO’s decision. This decision is final and conclusive and shall not be subject to the “Disputes” clause or the “Contract Disputes Act.”

G.4 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

Past performance information is relevant for task order source selection purposes. It includes, but is not limited to: the Contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements and to standards of good workmanship; the Contractor’s adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance; execution within cost/price; the Contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction; and generally, the Contractor’s business-like concern for the interests of the customer.

(a) Purpose - In accordance with FAR 42.1502, the Contractor's performance will be periodically evaluated by the Government in CPARS, in order to provide current information for source selection purposes. These evaluations will therefore be marked “Source Selection Information.” CPARS will be completed for the IDIQ contract and/or task orders.

(b) Performance Evaluation Period - The Contractor's performance will be evaluated at least annually. CPARS is a web-enabled tool to evaluate the Contractor’s performance and for the Government and Contractor to review, comment on, and approve evaluations.

(c) Evaluators - The performance evaluation will be completed by the CO, OCO, COR, TO COR, task order contract specialist, and technical representatives, as required.

(d) Performance Evaluation Factors - The Contractor's performance will be evaluated in accordance with the factors identified within the contract requirement.

(e) Contractor Review - A copy of the evaluation will be provided to the Contractor as soon as practicable after completion of the evaluation. The Contractor shall submit comments, rebutting statements, or additional information to the reviewing official within 30 calendar days after receipt of the evaluation. The tool can be accessed at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil. The Contractor will be allowed thirty (30) calendar days to submit comments, rebutting statements, or additional information.

Comments, if any, shall be retained as part of the evaluation record. The completed evaluation shall not be released to other than Government personnel.

(f) Resolving Disagreements between the Government and the Contractor - Disagreements between the parties regarding the evaluation will be reviewed at a level above the Contracting Officer. The ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation is a decision of the contracting agency. Copies of the evaluation, Contractor's response, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the evaluation.

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(g) Release of Contractor Performance Evaluation Information - The completed evaluation will be available to Government source selection personnel through the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). Disclosure of such information outside the Government could cause harm both to the commercial interest of the Government and to the competitive position of the Contractor being evaluated as well as impede the efficiency of Government operations.

(h) Retention Period - The agency will retain past performance information for a maximum period of three years after completion of contract performance for the purpose of providing source selection information for future contract awards.

G.5 1352.245-70 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (APR 2010)

The Government will specify any Government property provided to the Contractor in specific task orders. The Contractor shall be accountable for, and have stewardship of, the property in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with provisions of the "Government Property" clause included in this contract to include:

Item No.

Description Quantity Delivery Date Property/Tag Number (if applicable)

G.6 CONTRACTOR COMPETITION REFRESH POOL

The Government reserves the right to award additional contracts if it is determined to be in its best interest. The competition refresh process may be used to maintain a sufficient number of contractors for the work contemplated under the program. The Government shall have sole discretion to determine when and how many additional contracts shall be awarded. The competition refresh will be announced in the designated Government wide point of entry, Federal Business Opportunities. Contracts awarded under the competition refresh will share in the ceiling and period of performance established for the ProTech program and relevant IDIQ contract and such awards shall not result in changes to existing contracts.

G.7 INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF CONTRACTORS

DOC, NOAA, and/or other Government agencies may have entered into contractual agreements in order to provide professional services requirements separate from the work to be performed under this contract. Further, DOC, NOAA, and/or other Government agencies may extend these existing agreements or enter into new agreements. The Contractor may be required to coordinate with other such

Contractor(s) through the cognizant CO and/or designated representative in providing suitable, non-conflicting technical and/or management interfaces and in avoidance of duplication of effort.

G.8 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

No personal services, as defined by subpart 37.104 of the FAR shall be performed under ProTech- Fisheries. No Contractor employee will be directly supervised by the Government.