SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Baseline Marine Species Research and Monitoring
- Notice Date
- 4/23/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering Field Division, Atlantic, Headquarters, Facilities Support Contracts, 6506 Hampton Blvd Code AQ12, Norfolk, VA, 23508-1278
- ZIP Code
- 23508-1278
- Solicitation Number
- N62470-04-R-0672
- Response Due
- 5/28/2004
- Archive Date
- 6/12/2004
- Point of Contact
- Elloise Hitshew, Contract Specialist, Phone 757-322-4088, Fax 757-322-4142,
- E-Mail Address
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Elloise.M.Hitshew@navy.mil
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. A SOLICITATION IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic Division is conducting market research to identify interested sources for information and planning purposes only qualified and experienced sources for baseline marine species research and monitoring of a proposed East Coast Shallow Water Training Range (ECSWTR). All qualified and experienced contractors; non-profit organizations, academic institutions, state and federal agencies are encouraged to respond. The ECSWTR is a proposed instrumented anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training range. The Navy?s preferred site for the range is in the Cherry Point Operating Area (OPAREA), located in Onslow Bay, southeast of New River North Carolina, and approximately 105-km (57-NM) from the North Carolina shoreline. The range is proposed to encompass approximately 1,713-square kilometers (500-square nautical miles). Proposed ASW training on this range will involve surface vessels and submarines, aircraft, sonar, exercise torpedoes (non-explosive) and submarine target simulators. The environmental impacts are currently being evaluated in an Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement that should be available as a draft later this year. Baseline data sought includes species distribution, abundance, density estimates, and seasonal movement patterns specific to Onslow Bay and the proposed ECSWTR. Regular monitoring to assess trends in species composition, distribution, and abundance would follow the baseline study. Results would be reported in a manner that would fulfill the Navy?s monitoring and reporting requirement of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA). All methods of survey and monitoring will be considered; however, it is anticipated that aerial and/or shipboard surveys may form the foundation of the baseline study and monitoring program. All data must be collected in a scientifically rigorous manner with methods and results subject to peer review. The contractor must provide or contract all equipment and personnel needed for the proposed study, monitoring and reporting of results. The area proposed for monitoring will be an operational Navy training range, therefore, any on-site survey work must be scheduled in advance and clearance arranged via the Navy scheduling authority. This announcement is open until 12:00 Eastern Standard Time, 28 May 2004. The Government reserves the right to make this requirement a set-aside. If a contract is awarded for this effort, the Government anticipates and Firm Fixed Price/Indefinite Quantity contract using FAR Part 12 for a duration of five (5) years (1 basic plus 4 option years). However, contract type and duration could change. Proposed submissions of interest and/or statements of capability in the area mentioned above should include the following information, taking into consideration that the information submitted may not be used for a procurement action: (1) Reference to solicitation number N62470-04-R-0672; (2) Company Name and Address; (3) Point of contact name, telephone, and email address; (4) If a United States or Foreign company; (5) Company Size, NAICS Code 541710 with a size standard of 500 employees (6) If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is or is not one of the following: a. Small Disadvantaged Business, b. HubZone Business, c. Women-Owned Business, d. 8a Business; (7) An outline of previous projects, or specific work previously performed or being performed that is similar to this particular; (8) Capability to perform the required tasks with a general approach to baseline research and monitoring (9) Any other specific or pertinent technical information as pertains to this particular area of procurement that would enhance our consideration and evaluation of the information submitted. Contractors should mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights as appropriate. Questions regarding this announcement should be sent via email to Elloise.M.Hitshew@navy.mil or via fax to (757) 322-4142 for response. Announcement responses should be sent to: Commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command ? Atlantic Division, Code AQ127 Elloise Hitshew, 6506 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508-1278; facsimile (757) 322-4142; or email Elloise.M.Hitshew@navy.mil. This announcement is not a Request for Proposal, but is a sources sought for information and planning purposes only. The Government will not pay for any effort or materials expended in response to this announcement. All information submitted shall become the property of the Government. This announcement does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract for any items for which information is voluntarily submitted for assessment.
- Place of Performance
- Address: North Carolina
- Record
- SN00572052-W 20040425/040423212448 (fbodaily.com)
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