SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- Service of Deep Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami's (DART) Buoy and Bottom Pressure Unit (BPR)
- Notice Date
- 8/20/2004
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- NAICS
- 483111
— Deep Sea Freight Transportation
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Data Buoy Center, National Data Buoy Center Building 1100, Room 360F, Stennis Space Center, MS, 39529-6000
- ZIP Code
- 39529-6000
- Solicitation Number
- QA1330-04-RQ-0035
- Response Due
- 9/1/2004
- Archive Date
- 9/16/2004
- Point of Contact
- Dennis Morris, Contract Specialist, Phone 228-688-1705, Fax 228-688-3153, - Timothy Black, Contracting Officer, Phone 228-688-2382, Fax 228-688-3153,
- E-Mail Address
-
dennis.morris@noaa.gov, tim.black@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement is a Request for Quote (RFQ). The solicitation number is QA1330-04-RQ-0035 and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2001-24. This procurement is subject to the availability of funds. The National Data Buoy Center (NDBC) Stennis Space Center, MS 39529 requires service to three Deep Ocean Assessment and Reporting of Tsunami's (DART) buoys and Bottom Pressure Recorders (BPR) in accordance with the following statement of work (SOW): 1.0 PURPOSE This Statement of Work (SOW) provides contractor information necessary to prepare bids to service three DART buoys with Bottom Pressure Recorder (BPR) used for early detection of Tsunami's. Each (2.6 meter) DART buoy and BPR is used for Deep Ocean Assessment of Tsunami's which will provide deep-ocean bottom pressure measurements in real time for early detection of tsunamis. This SOW provides specifics for the servicing of DART system Bottom Pressure Recorders at station 46401, 46403 & 46404. 2.0 SCOPE DART station 46403 is to be serviced at GPS coordinates (52 degrees 38 minutes 60 seconds N 156 degrees 55 minutes 41 seconds W). The buoy is a foam hull with stainless steel frame which is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of 103 inches and weighs 1350lbs. The mooring consisting of upper mooring of 4 meters 1 inch long link chain, the middle mooring section consists of 330 meters of 1 inch nylon spliced into 425 meters 7/8 inch nylon, spliced into 550 meters of 3/4 inch nylon line. The lower mooring section consists of 5.5 meters 1 inch open link chain attached to eight each railcar wheels 6850lbs (No lifting of this anchor is required). The BPR mooring consists of five pairs of 17 inch glass balls with each set separated with small section of galvanized chain. The upper set is equipped with a red bicycle flag to facilitate sitting during recovery. The first and second sets are separated by 10 meters of 1/2 inch Yalex. The remainders of glass floats are separated by 3-meter sections of 3/4 inch nylon line. Following the glass floats is a 1.5 inch shackle and 50 meters of 1/2 inch Yalex. The anchor is 48 inch x 39 inch x 1-1/2 inch steel plate which is released by acoustic release on recovery. Once on station 46403, the contractor shall exchange the BPR. BPR unit weighs less than 1000 lbs. Exchange of the surface buoy is not required. DART station 46404 is to be established at GPS coordinates 45.859 N 128.778 W. The buoy is a foam hull with stainless steel frame which is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of 103 inch and weighs 1350lbs. The mooring consisting of upper mooring of 4 meters 1 inch long link chain, the middle mooring section consists of 330 meters of 1 inch nylon spliced into 425 meters 7/8 inch nylon, spliced into 550 meters of 3/4 inch nylon line. The lower mooring section consists of 5.5 meters 1 inch open link chain attached to eight each railcar wheels 6850lbs (No lifting of this anchor is required). The BPR mooring consists of five pairs of 17 inch glass balls with each set separated with small section of galvanized chain. The upper set is equipped with red bicycle flag to facilitate sitting during recovery. The first and second sets are separated by 10 meters of 1/2 inch Yalex. The remainders of glass floats are separated by 3-meter sections of 3/4 inch nylon line. Following the glass floats is a 1.5 inch shackle and 50 meters of 1/2 inch Yalex. The anchor is 48 inch x 39 inch x 1-1/2 inch steel plate which is released by acoustic release on recovery. Once on station 46404, the contractor shall deploy a new BPR unit. BPR unit weighs less than 1000 lbs. Exchange of the surface buoy is not required. DART station 46401 is to be serviced at GPS coordinates (46 degrees 38 minutes 15 seconds N 170 degrees 47 minutes 24 seconds W). The buoy is a foam hull with stainless steel frame which is cylindrical in shape with a diameter of 103 inches and weighs 1350lbs. The mooring consisting of upper mooring of 4 meters 1 inch long link chain, the middle mooring section consists of 330 meters of 1 inch nylon spliced into 425 meters 7/8 inch nylon, spliced into 550 meters of 3/4 inch nylon line. The lower mooring section consists of 5.5 meters 1 inch open link chain attached to eight each railcar wheels 6850lbs (No lifting of this anchor is required). The BPR mooring consists of five pairs of 17 inch glass balls with each set separated with small section of galvanized chain. The upper set is equipped with red bicycle flag to facilitate sitting during recovery. The first and second sets are separated by 10 meters of 1/2 inch Yalex. The remainders of glass floats are separated by 3-meter sections of 3/4 inch nylon line. Following the glass floats is a 1.5 inch shackle and 50 meters of 1/2 inch Yalex. The anchor is 48 inch x 39 inch x 1-1/2 inch steel plate which is released by acoustic release on recovery. Once on station 46403, the contractor shall exchange the BPR. BPR unit weighs less than 1000 lbs. Exchange of the surface buoy is not required. There are maximum sea states in which the vessel is expected to operate. The decision whether to go or no-go when considering weather conditions shall be made by mutual agreement between the NDBC representative and the boat Captain, with the Captain having the final authority to postpone, cancel, or delay a mission. Due consideration will be given to the safety of the vessel and personnel aboard at all times. A no-go decision because of weather will not be considered cancellation of the contract. 3.0 REQUIREMENTS 3.1 The contract will be a firm fixed price, per day charge. The per day charge will include all costs necessary to perform the contract, including but not limited to the following: estimated transit times from port to site and port-of-return, vessel rental fees (if applicable), vessel reconfiguration and restoration costs (if applicable), fuel/oil consumption, and food and accommodations for up to four Government representatives. 3.2 Captain shall be licensed for offshore transportation to the location specified. The Vessel shall meet all United States Coast Guard/ABS requirements. Vessel specification sheets shall be provided with the bid. 3.3 The contracted vessel will load the NDBC gear, personal, and buoy at the Vessel's home port. All equipment and personnel remaining on Vessel at the end of the cruise shall be off-loaded onto Government provided delivery trucks at Vessel's home port. 3.4 The ship requires a minimum working deck area of 20x30 feet. It must have sufficient pad-eyes or hold-downs on the deck to accommodate equipment during transit, and for the conduct of operations. The hold-downs or pad-eyes must be capable of supporting 1000lbs. Winches and capstans are not required, but are very helpful to serve as cross deck working appliances. 3.5 Reserved 3.6 On-board equipment must be provided for welding, acetylene cutting, and electrical power. Communications equipment to maintain contact with shore based personnel. 3.7 The ship must have the ability to hold position (within 25 meters) and have GPS for marking the position of the anchor. 3.8 The amount of notice needed to ship equipment: 5 days, the number of personnel traveling to station: four Government representatives. The ship will provide a crane operator and sufficient personnel to assist in handling of tag lines while on-station. Time on station: 6 - 8 hours. 3.9 A small boat (minimum 5 meter RHI) and operator is required to assist in servicing the buoy during deployment and recovery. The boat must be capable of operating in Beaufort Force 4 seas. 3.10 The stern section of the vessel shall be free of bulwarks and obstructions to accommodate deployment of the mooring. The edge of the deck that runs along the stern section must not have any sharp edges to chaff the mooring line. 3.11 The ship must be capable of conducting deck operations in Beaufort Force Sea State 4. 3.13 Comfortable, quarters and mess facilities for as many as 4 Government representatives for the duration of the trip. 3.14 NDBC reserves the right to conduct a survey of the vessel prior to awarding the contract. 3.15 The contractor must carry adequate liability to cover persons, equipment, and any damage/loss that might result from operations during the course of the trip. Note: The cost of the DART system is $40,000. 4.0 TASKS 4.1 Prior to the commencing operation, NDBC technicians will conduct a meeting with all vessel personnel to assure everyone understands the details of the operation and what each person must do to assure a safe and successful mission. Agreement between the ship's operator(s) and NDBC personnel regarding safety and operational procedures shall be reached prior to commencement of the trip. Inability to settle any disagreement between parties to the satisfaction of NDBC as a result of failing to follow NDBC procedures that could lead to personnel injury or damage/loss of a buoy(s), could result in cancellation of the contract. 4.2 At this time, the Government intends to conduct this service mission in mid September 2004. Any offeror responding to this requirement must have a suitable vessel available during this time. 4.3 Deploy/Recover the DART BPR(s) locations specified in section 3.0. 4.4 After service of the system, the ship shall remain on station a minimum of three hours while NDBC conducts system testing. In the event a problem with any of the buoy's systems is detected after deployment, the ship may be required to remain on-scene for several hours while repairs are affected. 4.5 Return to port and unload equipment. 5.0 SAFETY OSHA compliant safety practices shall be adhered to at all times. 6.0 DELIVERABLES/TASK COMPETION A vessel capable of the requirements listed in section 3. Proof of insurance. Captain's certifications. BPR(s) serviced on stations 46401, 46403 and 46404 All offerors shall submit a firm-fixed price quote. The quote shall include the unit price based on a daily rate. The daily rate shall include all costs associated with this effort. The following FAR provisions or clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items; 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order-Commercial Items; 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity; 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans; 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities; 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.247-21 Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property; 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Quotes may be faxed to 228-688-3153 or emailed to Dennis.Morris@noaa.gov, or mailed to: National Data Buoy Center, Attn: Dennis Morris, Building 1100 Room 360, Stennis Space Center, MS 39529. This solicitation is 100 percent set aside for small business. The NAICS Code is 483111 and the small business size standard is 500 employees. See Numbered Note 1. IMPORTANT: Vendor must provide proof of insurance, captain's license and vessel certifications with the response to the RFQ.
- Place of Performance
- Address: National Data Buoy Center, Building 1100 Room 360, Stennis Space Center, MS
- Zip Code: 39529
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 39529
- Record
- SN00648179-W 20040822/040820211806 (fbodaily.com)
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