Marine Vessel Charter Service

Marine Vessel Charter Service

The purpose of this amendment is to revise the Statement of Work, attach work stops map, and answer submitted questions. No additional questions will be allowed.

Contractors are required to sign and return copies to the issuing agency.

1. Origin/Destination: To be determined - could you advise on the expected timeframe for finalizing the specific origin and destination of the charter route (Ketchikan-Petersburg-Juneau or Juneau-Petersburg-Ketchikan)?
Answer: Either way is acceptable. The vendor can start at the north end and finish at the south end, or start at the south end and finish at the north end. Attached is a map of the planned work stops. The boat captains may find safe anchorages nearby.

At the north end, the final destination is Port Snettisham, and that is between Juneau and Petersburg. It is a little closer to Juneau, but not significant. If the vendor has a subsequent charter closer to Petersburg, they can drop us off there, or they can drop us in Juneau if that works better for them.

Alternatively, if they are finishing a charter in Juneau and would rather start there, and they can drop us in Ketchikan at the end.

2. Pick-up/Drop-off Schedule: Could you please advise on the timeline for finalizing the specific pick-up and drop-off details(time) at each location?
Answer: I can't provide specific times because I can't predict weather, tides and currents. The boat captains will have to calculate this based on their boat speeds. In the SOW, I indicate the minimum amount of time we need to work at each spot and estimated travel times. If everything goes perfectly, we could be finished in 10 days: 8 nights anchoring out at the geology stops is a minimum, which is why I used the word "includes", and a half day in port at each end, loading and unloading gear, will add up to 10 days.

For example, if we start in Ketchikan, there is a dock at the airport where a boat could pick us up. But our start time will depend on flight schedules. Or if we start at 8 in the morning, we will need to arrive Ketchikan the night before.

The vendor must guarantee us getting to all of our requested stops. We account for extra travel/transit time in case the weather is bad or seas are very rough, or we could be stuck an extra day at one of the anchorages. The captains should choose appropriate anchorages as near as possible.

If the weather is bad and the seas are rough, we could need to delay departure to the next anchorage - I do not wish for the captain to say I can't go to my last stop because my 10 days are up and they have a next charter waiting for them on the dock in Juneau or somewhere. I want to make sure I get to all our planned stops.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation.

The solicitation number is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) 140G0324Q0146.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2024-03 dated 02/23/2024.

Small Business Set-aside.

NAICS: 483114: Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation, 550.

Place of Performance: Southeast Alaska; the cruise will either originate in Ketchikan, Alaska and end in Petersburg or Juneau, Alaska or originate in Juneau or Petersburg and end in Ketchikan.

Period of Performance are estimates only: 05/31/2024 to 08/01/2024.

Offerors must have active SAM records.

Offerors must submit sufficient documentation to demonstrate their capability to perform the required services. Failure to provide the requested information may result in removal from the award consideration.

Please provide the following information:
1. Signed SF 18 form filled in with firm information, person signing, and line-item prices, offered, etc on Block 13 to 16 and FAR 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 check marks and signature required
2. Technical submission. Include information regarding technical qualifications and experience sufficient for government to evaluate your qualifications to perform this work.
3. Listings of prior relevant and recent contracts with project description and two or more professional references with contacts
4. Firm, fixed price quote
5. System for Award Management UEI

Attached Pages:
Statement of Work, 3 pages
889 Certification Document, 2 pages
Clauses and Provision, 19 pages

Questions are due in writing to yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 05/01/2024, 1500 PST.

Responses are due to the Contracting Officer's email address at yangzhideng@usgs.gov by 05/09/2024, 1500 PST. Quotations submitted by hardcopy shall not be accepted or considered.