SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- PROVIDE THE SERVICES OF A VESSEL CAPTAIN/ENGINEER
- Notice Date
- 11/26/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Central Administrative Support Center, 601 East 12th Street, Room 1756, Kansas City, MO, 64106
- ZIP Code
- 64106
- Solicitation Number
- NCND6011300003JMJ
- Archive Date
- 1/4/2003
- Point of Contact
- Jeanie Jennings , Contract Specialist , Phone 816-426-7267, Fax 816-426-7530,
- E-Mail Address
-
Jeanie.M.Jennings@noaa.gov
- Description
- The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary (FGBNMS) requires the services of a Vessel Captain/Engineer to oversee operation and maintenance of the Vessel Point Glass. The FGBNMS encompasses 3 separate topographic features covering approximately 43 square nautical miles, located about 107 miles south of the Texas/Louisiana border in the Gulf of Mexico. The FGBNMS contains the northernmost coral reef ecosystem in the continental United States. The Vessel Point Glass is a decommissioned 82' patrol vessel acquired from the U.S. Coast Guard. The vessel is currently docked in Freeport, Texas, but may be moved to Galveston, Texas during the contract period. The contractor must possess a valid U.S Coast Guard 100 gross ton captain's license. The contractor must possess at least three years of specific knowledge and experience of the offshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico, preferable in the vicinity of the FGBNMS. The contractor must also have knowledge and experience in large marine diesel engine operation, maintenance and repair and have knowledge and experience in marine vessel electrical, plumbing, air conditioning and SCUBA compressor operation. The contractor must have experience and expertise with a variety of vessel electronic systems, including electronic navigation systems. The contractor must provide for appropriate insurance coverage for the operation of a government owned vessel. Experience with computer systems and oceanographic and scientific equipment (such as ROV operation) is preferred. Experience operating vessels on which SCUBA diving operations are conducted, and familiarity with SCUBA breathing air compressor operation, is preferred. It is expected that services related to this contract will require full time (40 hours a week) commitment by the contractor. Weekend work may also be required. The period of performance will be for six months beginning upon the award of the purchase order with an option period of one additional year. The vessel is available for inspection in Freeport, Texas. Arrangements to view the vessel can be made by calling the FGBNMS office at (979) 779-2705. The associated North American Industrial Classification System code is 541990. A Request for Quotations (RFQ) providing detailed technical specifications and quotation instructions will be issued on or about December 2, 2002. To request a copy of the RFQ please contact Jeanie Jennings at 816-426-7456 x238 or email: Jeanie.M.Jennings@noaa.gov
- Place of Performance
- Address: Performance will performed at either Freeport or Galveston, Texas
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
- SN00211387-W 20021128/021126213155 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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