SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- Vessel Charter
- Notice Date
- 7/29/2008
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 532411
— Commercial Air, Rail, and Water Transportation Equipment Rental and Leasing
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Region Acquisition Division, 7600 Sand Point Way, Northeast, Seattle, Washington, 98115-6349
- ZIP Code
- 98115-6349
- Solicitation Number
- WRAD-8-42697
- Archive Date
- 8/27/2008
- Point of Contact
- Melvin N. Fondue, Phone: (206) 526-6043
- E-Mail Address
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melvin.n.fondue@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- This procurement is being procured in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The office of NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service located in Seattle, WA requires a vessel to conduct biological studies os steller sea lions in the Eastern Aleutian Islands and Gulf of Alaska. Interested parties must respond to this announcement within fifteen (15) calendar days of its publication. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed to 206-526-6025 or email (melvin.n.fondue@noaa.gov). This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000. The primary objectives of this research are collecting biological samples and sighting branded and tagged sea lions at numerous terrestrial haul-out sites. The term of the charter will be for 10-15 days in summer 2009 (June-August; exact timing yet to be determined), leaving from Dutch Harbor, AK and returning to Seward, AK. Actual dates of the charter will be negotiated with the successful bidder, but NMFS' preferred dates will likely include the last week of June. Accommodations for a scientific party of up to 4 biologists will be required. All proposals will be evaluated by the National Marine Fisheries Service, Alaska Fisheries Science Center and the Contracting Officer. Coast Guard Inspection NOAA's issuance of a notice to proceed will depend on the vessel's passing a Coast Guard fire and safety inspection. Unless the Coast Guard's inspection is performed no later than two weeks before the vessel's scheduled departure and Coast Guard certification obtained no later than one week before scheduled departure, the Government may terminate this contract without any payment to the Contractor of this contract. Furthermore, the Contractor, in the event of such termination, may be liable to the government for excess reprocurement costs. The cost for bringing a vessel to a passing standard shall be borne by the Contractor. Fuel oil Should fuel oil be purchased by the Contractor to replace that used for charter operations it will be billed to and payable by the Contractor who will, in turn, bill the government for reimbursement through the contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR). As used herein, fuel oil shall be defined as diesel oil for propulsion and auxiliary diesel engines and gasoline and oil for outboard motors. Approximately 50 gallons of unleaded gasoline will be required for government skiffs used for the charter. It does not include lube oil, lubricants, hydraulic oil, or solvents. Mechanical breakdowns or non-performance of vessel Mechanical breakdown or other non-performance periods of 24 hours or more shall not be considered charter days and will not be reimbursable as charter days. Mechanical breakdown periods which sum to three (3) days or more may be grounds for termination of this contract. VESSEL AND CREW SPECIFICATIONS Vessel and crew requirements under this charter shall be as follows: 1. Minimum overall length of 85 feet (26 m), maximum draft of 14 feet (4.3 m), and height to bridge deck of 14' (4.3 m) from waterline. 2. Minimum cruising speed 9 knots (17 km/hr). 3. Minimum vessel operating endurance of 14 days (based on average running time of 12 hours per day at 9 knots or 17 km/hr). 4. Vessel shall be equipped with appropriate modern electronic navigational and communication equipment, including but not limited to: two all-weather radars (36 mile or 67 km minimum range), VHF radio (one or more fixed installation), synthesized 1-18 MHz SSB radio, and redundant GPS navigational equipment. All communication equipment shall be tested and tuned before the charter begins. The vessel also must be equipped with appropriate charts for operating in coastal waters of the Gulf of Alaska, eastern Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands. 5. The vessel shall also have the following: a. Bridge or wheelhouse protected from the weather. b. Minimum of 50 sq. ft. (4.6 sq. m) of additional interior space with table/benches and 110/220 AC electrical service, which can be dedicated to use as a dry laboratory. c. A clean, uncovered flush deck area of a least 500 sq. ft. (46.5 sq. m) for storage and launching of two 16-foot (4.9 m) inflatable boats. On deck work area(s) should be relatively clear of running gear, equipment, and stowage. d. Dry storage areas, readily accessible, of approximately 500 cubic feet (14 cubic m) for excess scientific supplies and equipment. e. At least 10 cubic feet (0.3 cubic m) of freezer space for specimens. f. Capability for loading and off-loading the scientific party and a 16-foot (4.9 m) inflatable boat with outboard motor to and from the water (inflatable boat supplied by Government). Loading and off-loading of the inflatable boat shall be with a crane extendable to 10' (3 m) past the side of the vessel and capable of lifting up to 2 tons. g. Seawater and deck hose for cleaning. h. Potable fresh water supply adequate for vessel and personal use of up to 10 people for 14 days. If a water maker is not available then a minimum of 4,000 gallons (15,000 liter) is required. 6. Minimum crew of vessel shall consist of Captain, engineer-mate, cook, and deck hand. The Captain shall have a minimum of five years experience as a master of a vessel comparable in size to the vessel selected; preference will be given to Captains with experience operating in coastal (rather than offshore) waters adjoining the Gulf of Alaska and/or Aleutian Islands, and with commercial fishing and/or marine mammal experience. The engineer-mate must be qualified for independently taking over operations of the vessel in the event the captain is absent or becomes incapacitated. The cook will be experienced in preparing meals for 10 or more people. One or more of the crew must be a capable skiff pilot, with experience in offloading people and gear onto islands (e.g., sand/cobble beaches, rocky intertidal areas) and maneuvering safely near shore in swells. The vessel will provide a skiff (inflatable boat) operator. 7. Accommodations must be provided for a scientific party of up to 4 which may include male and female scientists, as well as foreign nationals. These requirements DO NOT include those of berthing for the crew. Temporary, fold-down or undersized bunks are not acceptable for the scientific party. Clean mattresses, covers, and bedding must be provided by the Contractor. 8. Suitable sanitary accommodations, including head and shower separated from the living quarters and within the ship, must be available. Hot, fresh water shower, must be provided at least every third day for each member of the scientific party. A washer-dryer shall be available for personal laundry. 9. Meals must be provided by the Contractor at no additional cost and will include three balanced, nutritious meals (including fresh fruits and vegetables) per day, one of which may be a shore lunch for the scientific party. Vegetarian meals may be required for at least one member of the party. Water, juice, soft drinks, fruit, and sandwiches should be available throughout the day. Due to the nature of the operation, meal hours must be flexible. The Captain and Chief Scientist will set meal hours that are mutually agreeable on a daily basis. 10. The Contractor shall provide Arctic-type immersion suits for all vessel crewmen. The government shall provide immersion suits for members of the scientific party. Adequate dry storage space for all immersion suits, including those belonging to government personnel, shall be provided. 11. At least one crewman must be trained in CPR and emergency first aid. The vessel shall carry at the least an emergency trauma first aid kit. OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. The scientific party will be U.S. government employees or cooperators. The purpose of the cruise will be to collect biological samples and to look for branded and tagged sea lions at terrestrial haul-out sites in the eastern Aleutian Islands, western-central Gulf of Alaska and lower Prince William Sound between 142°-170°W. The scientific party will board the vessel at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. The cruise will occur during a 10-15 day period in summer (June-August) 2009; the exact dates will be determined based on availability of the vessel and members of the scientific party, but NMFS' preferred dates will likely include the last week of June. The charter will end at Sitka, Alaska. The exact sequence in which individual sites will be visited will depend on weather and sea conditions. 2. The vessel will transport scientists to Steller sea lion terrestrial haul-out sites, disembark the scientists, and await their return from the site. The vessel must wait nearby and maintain visible contact (if possible) and VHF radio communication with the scientific party. Once the scientists are aboard the vessel, the vessel will depart for the next site. 3. Seabird and marine mammal surveys may be conducted from the bridge during daylight hours. 4. Work day length will be determined each day by the Chief Scientist or appointed alternate, in consultation with the vessel Master--decision to be based on type of activity as well as the prevailing situation regarding weather, sea state, work schedule, work progress etc. The Chief Scientist or appointed alternate has final authority except for work stoppage resulting from uncontrollable situations such as unsafe weather and sea state conditions and other safety-of-life-at-sea considerations as determined by the vessel Captain. 5. The crew, when not required by the Captain for vessel operations, shall assist the Government field party. This will include providing a skiff (inflatable boat) operator. 6. Space on board the vessel for two operational skiffs is necessary. One will be used for data collection, while the other will be a backup and serve as a rescue boat. Therefore, it is necessary that the vessel and crew be prepared to launch and man the second skiff whenever the first skiff is in the water. 7. The crew must be familiar with and the vessel capable of launching and retrieving skiffs in moderate seas in open, exposed areas near shore. Most sea lion haul-outs that will be visited are at island capes directly exposed to weather. **** The Westren Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registey (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date, NO award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http//www.ccr.gov. In order to register with CCR and be eligible to receive an award from this Acquisition Office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number (DUN). A DUN number may be acquried free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on line at www.dnb/eupdate of by phone at (800) 333-0505
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- Address: 7600 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
- Zip Code: 98115
- Zip Code: 98115
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