PWS vessel charter

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services in which the government intends to acquire in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories has a requirement. The objective is to Assess humpback whale populations and prey within Prince William Sound and the adjacent waters by chartering a vessel to serve as a research platform.

Scope of work is for A vessel is required to locate, photograph, and biopsy humpback whales and sample prey from multiple locations within and in the waters adjacent to Prince William Sound (Fig. 1). Gillnets, plankton nets, and jigging will be the preferred methods of sampling. The vessel shall accommodate five scientists to sample herring catches for nutritional content and age structure. Work space for sample analysis and freezer capacity to temporarily preserve samples is required.

Vessel daily Charter price to include all food, fuel, and typical expenses for crew and NOAA staff for the 10-day charter. See attached Statement of Work for more information.
All interested concerns must submit a quotation and documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide services as described above within fifteen (15) days of the publication date of this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation has been issued. A firm-fixed order is anticipated to be issued in within 24 hours of closing date and time. All responses must be in writing and delivery to fax number (907)789-6004 attention to Heather Mahle, email to heather.mahle@noaa.gov, or provide to address indicated in solicitation.
Faxed or Emailed Correspondence or Response to Solicitation should reference solicitation # ABL-19032, in the Subject line to ensure it is received successfully.

This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $150,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far
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Official Solicitation, any Amendments, or updates can be found at www.fbo.gov, listed under solicitation # ABL-19032.

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