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STATEMENT OF WORK

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA FISHERIES

SEFSC Panama City Laboratory

Vessel and Crew with Maintainable Cruising Speed of at least 8 kts

NF-FN7110-22-01890

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.

II. Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide a vessel that meets the specifications outlined in this document. The vessel will be used in performing deployment and retrieval of stationary video cameras and fish trapping. The equipment required to perform the work will be provided by NOAA Fisheries except for vessel services. The vessel will be required for up to 20 days.

III. Tasks

The contractor shall provide a vessel for 20 sea days (split into at least 2 trips) in the area between longitudes 85°20’ and 89°10’ and south to latitude 29° (approximately Cape San Blas, FL to Biloxi, MS) out to 100m depth.

● the vessel daily rate shall include the services of the captain and crew and berthing accommodations equal to that of the crew for up to 2 (two) NOAA fisheries biologists.

● The contractor is responsible for providing food and drink for vessel’s captain and crew.

NOAA will provide its participants with required meals and drinks.

Minimum Vessel requirements:

● USCG inspected vessel with all equipment listed in the Code of Federal Regulations

(46 CFR §25)

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

● Maintainable cruising speed of at least 8 kts

● 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

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

● At least 150 sq ft of useable deck space

● Ability to operate independently of land for a maximum of 10 days

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

● 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

● Air conditioned accommodations for up to 3 scientists isolated from bridge and work areas

● Refrigerated storage capacity for food for NOAA scientists and crew for a maximum of 10 days

● 200 gal fresh water or freshwater maker

● Head and freshwater shower with door

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

● Wet working area for fish dissection

● Full galley

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

● Depth sounder, radar, 2 GPS units, and 120VAC power

IV. Period of Performance

The base work shall be completed from July 6th to October 31st, 2022, dependent upon weather conditions.

V. Place of Performance

In the area between longitudes 85°20’ and 89°10’ and south to latitude 29° (approximately Cape San Blas, FL to Biloxi, MS) out to 100 m depth.

Figure 1:

Figure 1. Proposed area of work on the West Florida Shelf for the NOAA Panama City reef fish video and trap survey.

VI. Deliverable Schedule

Deliverable Schedule

Deliverable Description Quantity/Media Completion Due Date

1 Unvaccinated crew and scientists must submit a negative COVID-19 test within 3 days of departure.

Documentation 3 days prior to departure

2 20 sea days in the area between Cape San Blas, FL and Biloxi, MS Work between the months of July to mid-October, 2022.

Vessel Services at Sea 31 Oct 2022

VII. Government-Furnished Resources

The Government will not furnish any resources to the Contractor in support of this contract.

VIII. Travel, and Training :

a. Training: Contractors are required to complete all NOAA mandated training such as SASH training.

b. Travel:

Travel is not expected or authorized for this task order.

IX. Security Requirements

N/A

X. Applicable Standards

USCG inspected vessel with all equipment listed in the Code of Federal Regulations (46 CFR §25)

XI. 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 does not include an IT component.

d. Section 508 Compliance

Pursuant to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d) as amended by P.L.

105-220 under Title IV (Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1998), all Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) developed, procured, maintained and/or used under this contract shall be in compliance with the “Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards” set forth by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (also referred to as the “Access Board”) in 36 CFR Part 1194. The complete text of Section 508 Standards can be accessed at http://www.access-board.gov/ or at http://www.section508.gov .

XII. Required Knowledge and Experience:

Captain with 3 years of working knowledge of fishing gear and experience accurately deploying and retrieving gear is essential.

XIII. Evaluation Factors:

The Government will issue an order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors. The following factors will be used to evaluate quotations:

Technical Evaluation Factors:

Factor 1--TECHNICAL APPROACH. 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 will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable. The contractor submission shall include the following:

o USCG Letter of Designation (LOD o USCG Certificate of Inspection (COI) o Copies of all Merchant Mariner Credentials for the Master as well as credentials for an additional operator for voyages longer than 12 hours (personal data such as address can be blanked out) o USCG Uninspected Passenger Vessel Examinations (UPV)

Factor 2 - 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.

Factor 3-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.

XIV. Project Lead: Provided at time of award

XV. Contractor's invoice .

The Contractor shall prepare and submit invoices to MB.Invoices@noaa.gov with a courtesy copy to jenny.moales@noaa.gov. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the designated billing office will return it within 7 days after receipt with the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. Invoices shall not be submitted until all work is complete and the government has made acceptance. Any invoices submitted prior to this will be returned to the vendor as unacceptable.

The Government will take into account untimely notification when computing any interest penalty owed the Contractor. Terms are Net 30. Please do not seek payment information until the 30 days have passed from acceptance. NOAA does make every attempt to make prompt payments.

(i) Name and address of the Contractor.

(ii) Invoice date and invoice number. (The Contractor should date invoices as close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)

(iii) Contract number or other authorization for supplies delivered or services performed (including order number and line item number).

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed.

(v) Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, discount for prompt payment terms). Bill of lading number and weight of shipment will be shown for shipments on Government bills of lading

(vi) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

(vii) Any other information or documentation required by the contract (e.g., evidence of shipment, Bill of Lading (BOL) invoice showing exact charges if freight exceeds $100. The government will only pay exact costs for freight when the charge exceeds $100, must be supported by airway or BOL invoice).