NOAA-afsc-vessel charter for an ICE seal expedition in the bering sea
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- 1305M324Q0007
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483113 Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation
- Place of performance
- Alaska, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration intends to award a firm-fixed price contract to provide a chartered vessel and crew to conduct ice seal research in the Bering Sea of Alaska. The solicitation seeks a vessel over 100 feet capable of operating near sea ice with accommodations for 9-12 people and storage for scientific equipment and samples. The vessel must be available for 34 sea days between April 18 and June 4, 2024 with options for additional transit and standby days. Quotations are due by January 12, 2024 and will be evaluated for vessel characteristics, master and crew experience, safety plans and price. Any questions are due by January 5, 2024 with answers provided promptly.
This requirement has been set aside 100% for small businesses using NAICS code 483114 with a size standard of 550 employees or fewer. The base period of performance is from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 with two option periods potentially extending work through March 31, 2027. The place of performance will be in Alaska. The solicitation includes details on the vessel configuration and research and fishing history required.
Notice text
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award one Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the supply of a chartered vessel and crew to conduct Ice Seal research in the Bering Sea of Alaska, as described in the Statement of Need. All responsible Small Business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by NOAA. The Government intends to select one contractor; however, the Government reserves the right toward no contract at all, depending on the quality of the quotations, the prices submitted, and the availability of funds.
This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 483114.The small business size standard is 550 employees.
The base period of performance of this requirement is from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, with two (2) option periods. In the event that all option periods are exercised, the total period of performance of this requirement will be April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027.
Any questions related to this notice shall be submitted by email no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Time on January 5, 2024. Answers will be provided as soon as practicable.
Quotations submitted in response to this solicitation are due no later than 2:00 PM Pacific Time on January 12, 2024, and shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer at the contact information listed in this solicitation.
***This is subject to availability of funds and may be cancelled if funding is not received.***
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment NO. 1-7.pdf | ||
| Ice Seal Charter SON.pdf | ||
| 1305M324Q0007 Solicitation.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Fisheries Science Center - Ice Seal Survey | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Alaska Fisheries Science Center - Ice Seal Survey Charter | Special Notice | |
| NOAA-afsc-vessel charter for an ICE seal expedition in the bering sea | Pre-Solicitation |
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