SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Request for Competitive Proposals Sea Duck Joint Venture Special Studies and Analysis
- Notice Date
- 5/24/2007
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- US Fish & Wildlife Service - R7 Contracting & General Services 1011 E. Tudor Rd, Mail Stop 171 Anchorage AK 99503
- ZIP Code
- 99503
- Solicitation Number
- 701817R039
- Response Due
- 9/27/2007
- Archive Date
- 5/23/2008
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 2008 Sea Duck Joint Venture Request for Proposals FWS # 70181-7-R039 This is a request for proposals prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 15.203 (e)(1) through (e)-(9), and supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. A twin posting of this request for proposal FWS # 70181-7-R039 is simultaneously being announced on http://www.fedbizopps.gov and at www.seaduckjv.org. A full text of this solicitation announcement is being posted on the following website: www.seaduckjv.org which includes proposal submission guidelines, proposal evaluation criteria and weights for each evaluation area, a synopsis of FAR Provisions and Clauses that will be included in the resultant contract awards, Government points of contact, and other pertinent information. It is estimated that multiple contract awards will result from this solicitation announcement. The solicitation number for this request is 70181-7-R039 and the solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 05-17) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The NAISC classification code for this solicitation is: 541710, and Product Service Code is: R499. The small business size standard is 500 employees and $12M. Vendors seeking additional information on this solicitation must contact the US Fish and Wildlife Service Contracting Officer, Paul M. Griffin, at phone (907) 786-3818, fax: (907) 786-3923, or email: paul_griffin@fws.gov. Key Date: Proposal deadline is 11:59pm Alaska time (UTC -8) September 27, 2007 Overview Information Federal Agency Name: Alaska Region, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Opportunity Title: Sea Duck Joint Venture Program Announcement Type: This is an annual request for proposals from the Sea Duck Joint Venture Full Text of Announcement I. Funding Opportunity Description The Sea Duck Joint Venture (SDJV) is a partnership-based conservation program under the North American Waterfowl Management Plan that promotes the conservation of sea ducks by providing greater knowledge for effective management. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a partner in the SDJV, administers grants, purchase orders, and contracts on a competitive basis for projects/studies that advance both our and the general scientific community's understanding of sea duck biology and ecology and is seeking proposals from interested parties. The SDJV is receptive to funding annual projects as well as a limited number of multi-year (up to 3 years) projects. Successful multi-year projects will be funded in 1-year increments, subject to annual review, demonstration of suitable progress, and funds availability. After 3 years of consecutive funding, those projects may reapply and compete for SDJV funds in one-year increments only and they will be re-evaluated based on their continued merit. Note: Multi-year projects have special reporting requirements that must be addressed in both the proposal and in annual summary reports. For example, in the proposal, submitters need to clearly define the results that will be attained annually and at the conclusion of the project (e.g., sample sizes, progress of analyses, reports and publications); in the annual summary report, the researcher must address their progress toward meeting annual and overall objectives. Because multi-year projects commit SDJV funds for extended periods and thus limit the number of other projects which can be funded in subsequent years, they must ensure a good return on investment. Projects with proven methodology and high likelihood of success will likely score higher than projects with untested methodology and high risk factors (unsecured funding, weather dependent, etc.). To be competitive for funding, proposals should provide at least a 1:1 match for SDJV funds. Currently the only source of general funding is U.S. Congress-appropriated funds directed to USFWS for SDJV use -- we are expected to demonstrate effective leveraging of these funds, preferably with non-U.S.-federal resources. Examples of Recently Funded Projects: " Spring Migration of Surf Scoters Along the Pacific Coast: Important Habitats and Energetic Implications " Identification of Beaufort Sea Migration Corridor for Sea Ducks " Breeding areas, migration routes, staging, molting, and local movements associated with both Surf and White-winged Scoters wintering in the inner marine waters of Washington State " The Effect of Hunting and Avian Cholera on the St. Lawrence Estuary Common Eiders " Inorganic Contaminant Concentrations and Body Condition of Common Goldeneye Wintering on the Great Salt Lake, Utah " Molt ecology of White-winged Scoters in the St. Lawrence estuary " Temporal and Geographic Distribution of the Aleutian Islands Pacific Common Eider " The value of herring spawn vs. alternative prey to Surf and White-winged Scoters in the Puget Sound-Georgia Basin " Diet of Surf Scoters Molting in Eastern North America (see http://seaduckjv.org/fund/sdjvfundedstudies07.pdf for additional funded projects) II. Award Information In 2007, SDJV received 23 proposals requesting a total of $400,000 and awarded about $260,000 to 15 projects. The median level of funding was $15,000 (range $4,900 to $38,465). Most projects funded by SDJV are one-year projects, although multi-year projects have been funded, and will be considered in this funding cycle as well. Interest in the SDJV is growing rapidly and we anticipate an increase in the number of funding requests in FY08. The SDJV encourages modest funding requests. Previous award winners are eligible and previously funded projects are eligible to compete for supplemental funding with applications for new awards (see section I, above). Awards will be issued via contracts and purchase orders, based on a Service analysis of the nature of each selected project in light of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.3. Acquisition instruments will be administered in accordance with FAR Parts 42 through 51, under the appropriate clauses of FAR Part 52, which will include a portion or all of the following clauses, dependant upon the total dollar threshold of the contract or purchase order selected for award: Each contract or purchase order awarded shall incorporate one or more of the following clauses, by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acqnet.gov/far http://www.doi.gov/pam: 52.246-04 Inspection Of Services-Fixed Price August 1996 144805.16 Delivery Requirements May 1997 144805.23 Period Of Performance May 1997 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order August 1898 144805.05 Invoice Requirements May 1997 144805.06 Contract Administration May 1997 144805.08 Appointment of Contracting Officer's Technical Representative May 1997 D1452.204-70 Release of Claims-Department of the Interior(Jul 96) July 1996 D1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior April 1984 D1452.228-70 Liability Insurance-Department of the Interior (Jul 96) July 1996 52.202-01 Definitions July 2004 52.203-05 Covent Against Contingent Fees April 1984 52.203-06 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government July 1995 52.203-07 Anti-Kickback Procedures July 1995 52.203-08 Cancellation, Recession, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity January 1997 52.203-10 Price of Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity January 1997 52.203-12 Limitation on payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions September 2005 52.204-07 Central Contractors Registration October 2003 52.209-06 Protecting the Governments Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred Suspended or Proposed for Debarment January 2005 52.215-02 Audit and Records-negotiation June 1999 52.215-08 Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format October 1997 52.219-08 Utilization of Small Business Concerns May 2004 52.222-03 Convict Labor June 2003 52.222-04 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act-Overtime Compensation July 2005 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities February 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity April 2002 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans December 2001 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities June 1998 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans December 2001 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended July 2005 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires May 1989 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act-price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contract) May 1989 52.223-06 Drug Free Workplace May 2001 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases February 2006 52.227-01 Authorization and Consent July 1995 52.227-02 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copy Infringement August 1996 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General June 1987 52.229-03 Federal, State, and Local Taxes April 2003 52.232-01 Payments April 1984 52.232-08 Discounts for Prompt Payment February 2002 52.232-09 Limitation on Withdrawing of payment April 1984 52.232-11 Extras April 1984 52.232-16 Progress Payments April 2003 52.232-17 Interest June 1996 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims January 1986 52.232-25 Prompt Payment October 2003 52.232-33 Payment by electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration October 2003 52.233-01 Disputes July 2002 52.233-03 Protest After Award August 1996 52.242-13 Bankruptcy July 1995 52.243-04, ALT I Changes-Fixed Price (Aug 1987)-Alternate I April 1984 52.246-20 Warranty of Services May 2001 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability-Services February 1997 52.249-04 Termination for Convenience of the Government(Services)(Short form) April 1984 52.249-08 Default(Fixed Price Supply and Service) April 1984 52.253-01 Computer Generated Forms January 1991 52.217-02 Cancellation under Multiyear Contracts October 1997 52.217-09 Option to extend the Term of The Contract March 2000 52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year April 1984 52.252-06 Authorized Deviations In Clauses April 1984 144805-14 Attachments May 1997 III. Eligibility Information Eligible Applicants: Applications are encouraged from nonprofit organizations, public and private educational organizations, federal, state, local, and tribal governments and organizations, foreign governments, and individual companies. Cost Sharing or Matching: To be competitive for funding, proposals should provide at least a 1:1 match for SDJV funds. The match contribution may include cash or in-kind costs directly associated with the proposed work (also see #14 under Proposal Format, below). Proposals with less than a 1:1 match will be considered, but will be ranked lower than comparable projects with a full match. Additionally, proposals citing a match contribution which has its origin from other US Government Federal awards will be ranked less competitively than proposals citing a match funded through non-federal (i.e. not originally US Government in origin) funds. IV. Application and Submission Information Address to request an application package and to submit proposals electronically: Tim Bowman SDJV Coordinator US Fish and Wildlife Service 1011 East Tudor Rd Anchorage, Alaska 99503-6619 Phone: (907) 786-3569 Email: tim_bowman@fws.gov Copy to: Paul M. Griffin Contracting Officer 1011 East Tudor Rd, MS 171 Anchorage, AK 99503-6619 Phone (907) 86-3818 Fax: (907) 786-3923 Email: paul_griffin@fws.gov All instructions for proposal submittal are included in this document. Additional copies of this document may be found at http://www.fedbizopps.gov by searching solicitation number 70181-7-R039, as well as its full text at http://seaduckjv.org. Information on the Sea Duck Joint Venture can be downloaded at http://seaduckjv.org. Hard copies of application materials can be requested from the agency contacts listed in Section IV of this document. Please see the attachment to this notice for a full text of the solicitation, or visit: http://seaduckjv.org.
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