WC-133R-17-RQ-0244.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATE . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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All quotes submitted in response to this Request for Quote (RFQ) shall be sent to james.d.moore@noaa.gov prior to the date and time listed in Block #8 of this document.

0001 PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, LABOR,

TRANSPORTATION, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT

NECESSARY TO PROVIDE BUOY SURVEY AND

BUOY INSTALLATION SERVICES IN SRI LANKA

FOR THE NOAA ATLANTIC OCEANOGRAPHIC AND

METEOROLOGICAL LABORATORY LOCATED IN

MIAMI, FL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK

$______________ BUOY SURVEY

$______________ BUOY INSTALLATION SERVICES

JOB

IAW with FAR 36.204 (b) the magnitude of this project is estimated between $25,000-$100,000.

The Government intends to make an award to the responsible offeror whose quotation is the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors considered.

The resulting PO price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties. A tax exempt certificate will not be provided.

Offerors are to return the following information:

1) Page 1 (complete blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c).

2) Page 3 (fill in your quoted prices).

3) Provide an email address where you can be reached for future correspondence:

4) Provide your DUNS number:

5) Your response to 1352.209-74(c), Organizational Conflict of Interest, on page 17-18.

6) As requested in CAR 1352.213-70 (Page 23-24), provide your response to the factors used to evaluate quotes. Contractors who do not respond to each evaluation factor may be considered non-compliant.

7) As requested in CAR 1352.237-75, Provide your Key Personnel name, title, and telephone number on page 19.

In order to be considered for award you must submit a bid in accordance with the requirements (items 1-7) listed above. If you do not submit all of the requested items you may be considered non-compliant.

DELIVERY DATE: 12/01/2018

1.00 JB

Table of Contents

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SECTION

. 1 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2016)

. 2 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017)

. 3 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2016)

. 4 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016)

. 5 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

. 6 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT`S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

. 7 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

. 8 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

. 9 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

. 10 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

. 11 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)

. 12 52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS (NOV 2011)

. 13 52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (MAY 2014)

. 14 52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (MAY 2014)

. 15 52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES (JUL 2005)

. 16 52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1988)

. 17 52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (MAY 2014)

. 18 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION--DEBARMENT (MAY 2014)

. 19 52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (MAY 2104)

. 20 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

. 21 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

. 22 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

. 23 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEPT 2016)

. 24 52.222-27 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2015)

. 25 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

. 26 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

. 27 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (SEP 2013)

. 28 52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (MAY 2008)

. 29 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011). 10

. 30 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

. 31 52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (JAN 2012)

. 32 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JUL 2000)

. 33 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

. 34 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

. 35 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

. 36 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

. 37 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)... 11

. 38 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

. 39 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

. 40 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

. 41 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

. 42 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

. 43 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

. 44 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984)

. 45 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

. 46 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

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. 47 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

. 48 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

. 49 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND

IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)

. 50 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

. 51 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

. 52 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

. 53 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984)

. 54 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

. 55 52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

. 56 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

. 57 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

. 58 52.249-1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM) (APR

1984)

. 59 52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

. 60 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

. 61 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

. 62 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

. 63 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

. 64 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

. 65 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

. 66 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

. 67 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

. 68 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

. 69 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

. 70 1352.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (APR 2010)

. 71 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

. 72 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

. 73 AA16-05 NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

. 74 STATEMENT OF WORK

. 75 EVALUATION CRITERIA

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SECTION

. 1 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2016)

(Reference 52.204-7)

. 2 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is

(2) The small business size standard is

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

/_/ (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

/_/ (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless--

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that--

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(vii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(viii) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(ix) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(x) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(xii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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(xiii) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvi) 52.222-57, Representation Regarding Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673).

This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $50 million which are issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017, and solicitations expected to exceed $500,000, which are issued after April 24, 2017.

Note to paragraph (c)(1)(xvi): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-57 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-- Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,533, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $77,533 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan- Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation.

This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard

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applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date].These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

| FAR | | | |

| Clause | Title | Date | Change | Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of Provision)

. 3 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2016)

(Reference 52.204-10)

. 4 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016)

(Reference 52.204-13)

. 5 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

The Contractor`s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract. (End of clause)

. 6 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT`S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015)

(Reference 52.209-6)

. 7 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

(Reference 52.209-10)

. 8 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to

(a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 31 AUG 18 The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of Clause)

. 9 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

(Reference 52.214-34)

. 10 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

(Reference 52.214-35)

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. 11 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2011)

(Reference 52.219-6)

. 12 52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS (NOV 2011)

The Contracting Officer will give notice of the order or orders, if any, to be set aside for small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) and the applicable small business program. This notice, and its restrictions, will apply only to the specific orders that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3).

(End of clause)

. 13 52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-7)

. 14 52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-8)

. 15 52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES (JUL 2005)

(Reference 52.222-9)

. 16 52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1988)

(Reference 52.222-10)

. 17 52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-11)

. 18 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION--DEBARMENT (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-12)

. 19 52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (MAY 2104)

(Reference 52.222-15)

. 20 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

(Reference 52.222-21)

. 21 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

The offeror represents that--

(a) It /_/ has, /_/ has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;

(b) It /_/ has, /_/ has not filed all required compliance reports; and

(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.

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. 22 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(Reference 52.222-23)

. 23 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEPT 2016)

(Reference 52.222-26)

. 24 52.222-27 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2015)

(Reference 52.222-27)

. 25 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014)

(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of $15,000 unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S.

Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings. (End of clause)

. 26 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

(Reference 52.222-50)

. 27 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

(SEP 2013)

(Reference 52.223-2)

. 28 52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (MAY 2008)

(Reference 52.223-17)

. 29 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

(Reference 52.223-18)

. 30 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

(Reference 52.225-13)

. 31 52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (JAN 2012)

(Reference 52.228-11)

. 32 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JUL 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:

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CERTIFIED CASHIERS CHECK IN THE AWARDED CONTRACT AMOUNT, OR A IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT FROM A

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, OR A FULLY EXECUTED PAYMENT BOND

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 10 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

. 33 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

(Reference 52.228-14)

. 34 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.232-5)

. 35 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.232-23)

. 36 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.232-27)

. 37 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

(Reference 52.232-33)

. 38 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

(Reference 52.232-39)

. 39 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

(Reference 52.232-40)

. 40 52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.233-1)

. 41 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

(Reference 52.233-3)

. 42 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

(Reference 52.233-4)

. 43 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-2)

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. 44 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-3)

. 45 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-5)

. 46 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-6)

. 47 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

(Reference 52.236-7)

. 48 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-8)

. 49 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

(APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-9)

. 50 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-11)

. 51 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-12)

. 52 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

(Reference 52.236-13)

. 53 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-17)

. 54 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.242-14)

. 55 52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.243-5)

. 56 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.244-6)

. 57 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

(Reference 52.246-12)

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. 58 52.249-1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM) (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.249-1)

. 59 52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.249-10)

. 60 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

. 61 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

. 62 52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any (48 CFR clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

. 63 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

(Reference 52.253-1)

. 64 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.201-70)

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. 65 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

. 66 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(a) Purpose. The purpose of this clause is to ensure that the contractor and its subcontractors:

(1) Are not biased because of their financial, contractual, organizational, or other interests which relate to the work under this contract, and

(2) Do not obtain any unfair competitive advantage over other parties by virtue of their performance of this contract.

(b) Scope. The restrictions described herein shall apply to performance or participation by the contractor, its parents, affiliates, divisions and subsidiaries, and successors in interest (hereinafter collectively referred to as "contractor") in the activities covered by this clause as a prime contractor, subcontractor, co-sponsor, joint venturer, consultant, or in any similar capacity.

For the purpose of this clause, affiliation occurs when a business concern is controlled by or has the power to control another or when a third party has the power to control both.

(c) Warrant and Disclosure. The warrant and disclosure requirements of this paragraph apply with full force to both the contractor and all subcontractors. The contractor warrants that, to the best of the contractor´s knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which would give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, and that the contractor has disclosed all relevant information regarding any actual or potential conflict. The contractor agrees it shall make an immediate and full disclosure, in writing, to the Contracting Officer of any potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or the existence of any facts that may cause a reasonably prudent person to question the contractor´s impartiality because of the appearance or existence of bias or an unfair competitive advantage. Such disclosure shall include a description of the actions the contractor has taken or proposes to take in order to avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any resulting conflict of interest.

(d) Remedies. The Contracting Officer may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if the Contracting Officer deems such termination necessary to avoid, neutralize or mitigate an actual or apparent organizational conflict of interest. If the contractor fails to disclose facts pertaining to the existence of a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest or misrepresents relevant information to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the contract for default, suspend or debar the contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract.

(e) Subcontracts. The contractor shall include a clause substantially similar to this clause, including paragraphs (f) and (g), in any subcontract or consultant agreement at any tier expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The terms "contract," "contractor," and "Contracting Officer" shall be appropriately modified to preserve the Government´s rights.

(f) Prime Contractor Responsibilities. The contractor shall obtain from its subcontractors or consultants the disclosure required in FAR Part 9.507-1, and shall determine in writing whether the interests disclosed present an actual, or significant potential for, an organizational conflict of interest. The contractor shall identify and avoid, neutralize, or mitigate any subcontractor organizational conflict prior to award of the contract to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. If the subcontractor´s organizational conflict cannot be avoided, neutralized, or mitigated, the contractor must obtain the written approval of the Contracting Officer prior to entering into the subcontract. If the contractor becomes aware of a subcontractor´s potential or actual organizational conflict of interest after contract award, the contractor agrees that the Contractor may be required to eliminate the subcontractor from its team, at the contractor´s own risk.

(g) Waiver. The parties recognize that this clause has potential effects which will survive the performance of this contract and that it is impossible to foresee each circumstance to which it might be applied in the future. Accordingly, the contractor may at any time seek a waiver from the Head of the Contracting Activity by submitting such waiver request to the Contracting Officer, including a full written description of the requested waiver and the reasons in support thereof.

. 67 1352.215-72 INQUIRIES (APR 2010)

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Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to james.d.moore@noaa.gov . Questions should be received no later than 5 calendar days after the issuance date of this solicitation. Any 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.

. 68 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority. See 64 Fed. Reg.

16,651 (April 6, 1999)

(b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address:

Steven Prado, U.S. Dept of Commerce/NOAA Eastern Acquisition Division, 601 E 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, MO 64106

(c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address: U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of General Counsel, Contract Law Division Room 5893, Herbert C. Hoover Bldg, 14th St and Constitution Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20230, Attn: James Rhodes.

Phone: 202-482-1769/FAX 202-482-5858

(d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

. 69 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.233-71)

. 70 1352.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (APR 2010)

(a) The contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

(b) The contractor shall obtain the consent of the Contracting Officer prior to making key personnel substitutions. Replacements for key personnel must possess qualifications equal to or exceeding the qualifications of the personnel being replaced, unless an exception is approved by the Contracting Officer.

(c) Requests for changes in key personnel shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least 15 working days prior to making any permanent substitutions. The request should contain a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will notify the contractor within 10 working days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes.

. 71 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

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(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:

NOAA

Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) 4301 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, FL 33149

. 72 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from 05/1/2017 through 12/01/2018 . 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 Option I N/A N/A Option II N/A N/A Option III N/A N/A Option IV N/A N/A

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

. 73 AA16-05 NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

(a) The NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO) Ombudsman is available to organizations to promote responsible and meaningful exchanges of information. Generally, the purpose of these exchanges will be to:

(1) Allow contractors to better prepare for and propose on business opportunities.

(2) Advise as to technologies and solutions within the marketplace that the Government may not be aware of, or is not fully benefiting from.

(3) Identify constraints in transparency and process.

(b) The AGO Ombudsman will objectively, reasonably, and responsibly collaborate with parties and recommend fair, impartial, and constructive solutions to the matters presented to him/her. Further, the AGO Ombudsman will maintain the reasonable and responsible confidentiality of the source of a concern, when such a request has been formally made by an authorized officer of an organization seeking to do business with, or already doing business with NOAA.

(c) Before consulting with the AGO Ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations with the respective contracting officer for resolution.

However, direct access to the AGO Ombudsman may be sought when an interested party questions the objectivity or equity of a contracting officer#s decision, or when there is a bona fide reason to believe that reasonable, responsible, and objective consideration will not be received from an assigned contracting officer.

(d) There are several constraints to the scope of the AGO Ombudsman#s authority, for instance:

(1) Consulting with the AGO Ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines of any formal process (e.g., protests, claims, debriefings, employee employer actions, activities involving A 76 competition performance decisions, judicial or congressional hearings, or proposal, amendment, modification or deliverable due dates, etc.).

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(2) The AGO Ombudsman cannot participate in the evaluation of proposals, source selection processes, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes.

(3) The AGO Ombudsman is not authorized to generate or alter laws, judicial decisions, rules, policies, or formal guidance.

(4) The AGO Ombudsman is not authorized to develop or alter opportunity announcements, solicitations, contracts, or their terms or conditions.

(5) The AGO Ombudsman cannot overrule the authorized decisions or determinations of the contracting officer.

(6) The AGO Ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds AGO, NOAA, the Department of Commerce, or the U.S. Government.

(7) The AGO Ombudsman is not NOAA#s agent relative to the service of magistrate or judicial process and cannot be used to extend service of process to another party (whether federal, public, or a private entity).

(e) After review and analysis of a filed concern or recommendation, the AGO Ombudsman may refer the interested party to another more suitable federal official for consideration. Moreover, concerns, disagreements, and/or recommendations that cannot be resolved by the AGO Ombudsman will need to be pursued through more formal venues.

(f) The AGO Ombudsman is not to be contacted to request copies of forms and/or documents under the purview of a contracting officer. Such documents include Requests for Information, solicitations, amendments, contracts, modifications, or conference materials.

(g) Questions regarding items (a) through (f) within this language shall be directed to Rafael Roman, NOAA AGO Ombudsman, at Rafael.Roman@noaa.gov.

(End of solicitation and contract language)

. 74 STATEMENT OF WORK

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STATEMENT OF WORK

BUOY INSTALLATION SERVICES (SRI LANKA)

INTRODUCTION:

NOAA is seeking to expand the Coral Reef Early Warning System (CREWS) oceanographic and meteorological monitoring network into the Indian Ocean by installing a buoy within the Pigeon Island National Park off the northeast coast of Sri Lanka. The monitoring station represents an integrated hardware/software instrumentation platform linked to a data transmission system. This program is based at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory (AOML) in Miami, Florida.

SCOPE:

This solicitation is for the services of a qualified contractor traveling to Sri Lanka to conduct an ocean survey to find a location to meet the requirements for embedment anchor moorings to anchor a CREWS oceanographic and meteorological monitoring buoy. This job will require two trips, first for the survey and second, to, a) install embedment anchors, b) assemble the mooring array system, c) organize the local field team, and, d) supervise towing the buoy to the site and attaching it to the anchors. The job includes providing the hydraulic anchor installation equipment and materials for the second phase buoy installation and all personal travel expenses (air, local transportation, lodging, meals, dive equipment support, etc.) for both trips to Pigeon Island.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: May 1, 2017 – December 1, 2018

QUALIFICATIONS:

The Contractor must be an advanced certified scuba diver with extensive experience in underwater drilling and mooring installation, and with a marine science background in coral reef ecology (to understand positioning requirements at the reef site), and embedment anchor technology for large boat moorings and bi-moor systems. Knowledge essentials include: 1) anchor installation requirements (e.g., mooring pins to match bottom type), 2) coral species identification, and, 3) proper use of hydraulic equipment and tools for drilling or driving embedment anchors (e.g., power unit, hoses, drill, jackhammer, and associated materials for either hard or soft bottom embedment anchor system). The Contractor shall be able to organize and supervise the safe performance of personnel involved In the project operations.

Information for above is available from the following citation:

Proceedings 8th International Coral Reef Symposium 2: 1995-2000. 1997. “ADVANCES

IN ENVIRONMENTAL MOORING TECHNOLOGY”

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OVERVIEW:

The contractor shall make two trips to Sri Lanka. The first is the site survey trip to the location in order to assess potential buoy sites and determine the exact locations and GPS coordinates for the final selection. Careful records of coral species locations and conditions shall be maintained. Parameters for site location shall be coordinated by AOML and collaboration with local staff. The bottom substrate with adequate holding power for the embedment anchors is the primary condition for determining the location.

A small dive boat may be available for the survey trip. Personal dive gear, air, tanks, weights, etc. shall be at the contractor’s expense. During this trip, meetings shall be conducted with local colleagues to determine stakeholder needs from the buoy and information products, and a plan for the second trip for the buoy installation.

The second phase requires a second trip to Sri Lanka. Prior to transport, the contractor shall supply the necessary installation equipment, system materials, and any other associated shipments needed in order to install the anchoring system, assemble the mooring system array, and deploy the buoy and support the operation. These shall need to be crated and packed for overseas shipment.

Mooring Array Materials:

Bi-Moor (two legs) materials with duplicate back-up systems (four total) consisting of the following coming down (i.e., toward the ocean bottom) from the buoy: 5 ft. X 1 inch chain, 10 ft. x 1-1/4-inch StormSoft shock absorber (no substitutions allowed for this), Joined by interlocking loops to 1-inch three-strand nylon rope with large (9-inch x 15-inch sub-surface float with 1-1/4-inch center hole), nylon line length determined by depth of deployed buoy in conjunction with minimally required scope. Bottom of nylon line must be shackled to an appropriate embedment anchor depending on bottom substrate type with ¾ -inch 316 stainless bolt-style shackle or galvanized metal to match galvanized anchor.

The contractor shall be responsible for organizing a team to assist preparation of the buoy for deployment. This may require making arrangements for a larger vessel for installing the anchors at the chosen site and deploying the buoy. While the anchors are being readied, the buoy anchor system array needs to be assembled and attached to the buoy. The buoy is floated to the site and the anchor lines are attached. The deployment is complete when the electronics are connected and data is being successfully processed.

A passport and visa for travel to Sri Lanka is required.

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DELIVERABLES DUE DATE

Provide copy of completed Sri Lanka Site Survey to NOAA/AOML Government Contact Point 01 SEP 17

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. 75 EVALUATION CRITERIA

1352.213-70 EVALUATION UTILIZING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES

(APR 2010)

The Government will issue a purchase order resulting from this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors considered. All evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined, are significantly more important than cost or price.

The following factors shall be returned and will be used to evaluate quotations:

1. Technical Approach and Capability

The offeror’s approach to performing contract requirements and its capability to successfully perform the contract will be evaluated.

The contractor shall provide their technical approach for the following:

(a) The contractor shall provide a statement that they understand and agree to ensure services will be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work.

BUOY INSTALLATION SERVICES (SRI LANKA)

DESCRIPTION YES/NO

Contractor shall provide a copy of their Divers Alert Network certification which documents experience as a working construction diver.

Contractor shall be able to provide own travel as part of their quotation, and be able to travel to Sri Lanka for at least two periods of two weeks each and possibly longer

2. Past Performance.

The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

- Offeror shall provide a list of at least three (3) past performance references (including Government agencies if applicable) that you have successfully provided similar

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services to the listed items in the RFQ to in the past 3 years. Past performance references shall include the following information: Company name or Government agency, name of the project, address, contact person’s name and phone number, and the date of delivery of those items.

- Offeror shall have boating/captaining skills experience

- Offeror shall have (for safety) experience in tropical shallow coral reef areas in the Indian Ocean, as it is important to know which corals and other organisms can be very harmful or lethal to the touch when in close proximity.

- Offeror shall have prior experience installing moorings in ocean coastal areas for buoys capable of withstanding at minimum 10,000 pounds tensile strength of buoy tension.

NOAA will evaluate the relevance and quality of the offeror’s past performance information. In evaluating quality, NOAA will evaluate the quality of product or service, cost control, timeliness of performance and business relations, proactive management and customer satisfaction.

If a quoter has no relevant past performance…