Vessel charter to conduct north atlantic right whale researchin the great south channel and the gulf of maine
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1305M322QNFFM0030
- Agency
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Department of Commerce
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 483112 Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
- Place of performance
- United States
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About this opportunity
This solicitation from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration seeks to award a firm-fixed-price contract for vessel charter services to conduct up to 25 days of North Atlantic right whale research surveys from May through June 2022 in the Great South Channel and Gulf of Maine. The selected vessel must accommodate 7-12 scientists, deploy and retrieve a rigid-hull inflatable boat and acoustic monitoring equipment, and meet other technical and safety requirements as described. Quotes must be submitted using Standard Form 18 and are due by April 22, 2022 to be considered for evaluation.
This requirement is set aside only for small business concerns as defined by a NAICS code of 483112 for inland water transportation with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The solicitation allows for the optional extension of additional charter days. Performance will take place in United States coastal waters. Evaluation will consider technical acceptability, past performance, and price.
Notice text
i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with FAR Subpart 13.5, with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award one Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a chartered vessel and crew to conduct the Right Whale Research Cruise in the Great South Channel and the Gulf of Maine, as described in the Statement of Work. 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 to award no contract at all, depending on the quality of the quotations, the prices submitted, and the availability of funds.
ii) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Written quotes for RFQ number 1305M322QNFFM0030 shall be submitted on Standard Form 18.
iii) The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular No. 2022-05, dated March 07, 2022.
iv) This solicitation is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. The associated NAICS code is 483112. The small business size standard is 1,500 employees.
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Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Form SF18 1305M322QNFFM0030.pdf |
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