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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 02, 2009 FBO #2653
SOLICITATION NOTICE

V -- V-Small Vessel (Six-Pack) Charter Southwestern Alaska for 6 to 12 Days June/July 2009 for Transport of Two Government Biologists to Conduct Eider Surveys Around the Circumference of Nunivak Island, Alaska

Notice Date

2/28/2009
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, CGS-WO, US Fish & Wildlife Service - R7 Contracting & General Services1011 E. Tudor Rd, Mail Stop 171 Anchorage AK 99503
 

ZIP Code

99503
 

Solicitation Number

701819Q210
 

Response Due

3/12/2009
 

Archive Date

2/28/2010
 

Point of Contact

Paul Griffin Contracting Officer 9077863408 paul_griffin@fws.gov;<br />
 

Small Business Set-Aside

Total Small Business
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format found in FAR Subpart 12.6, as 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. The solicitation number for this request is 70181-9-Q210 and the solicitation is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the current Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC 05-30) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This is a small-business set-aside procurement under NAISC classification code: 483112, and PSC: V124. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Vendor Name and Address Providing Quote: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________DUNS #:__________________________ B. 1. BASE BID ITEMS:CLIN0001-Base Bid Item One:Provide seaworthy vessel for approximately 12 days beginning at 6:00am June 20, 2009 and ending 6:00pm July 2, 2009 in accordance with the below SPECIFICATIONS and SCOPE OF WORK. USFWS will pay only for days the charter will be utilized and can not guarantee a minimum or maximum number of days the charter will be required for support, but will guarantee a minimum of 6 days. Area of operation will be the areas of Nunivak Island and USFWS personnel will meet the vessel in the Village of Mekoryuk in western Alaska. Base Bid Item One: $__________ B. 2. UNIT PRICING FOR INCREASED OR DECRCREASED QUANTITIESThe bidder proposes to perform increased or decreased quantities work for stated resulting additions, increases or decreases, to the Base bid. Additions shall include all modifications of work or additional work that the bidder may deem to be required to perform by reason of field additions or changes specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Bid increased or decreased quantities work shall include allowances for overhead and profit. 1) Unit price per day for vessel charter**: 1 day = $__________ **Note: The daily rate quoted above shall be per 24 hours. SCOPE OF WORK AND EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:BACKGROUNDThe US Fish and Wildlife Service is planning to survey all islands and coastal wetlands on Nunivak Island Alaska during June 2009. The goal is to conduct a complete census of breeding eiders, with an emphasis on common eider. The Contractor will provide boat transportation for two(2) USFWS biologists and approximately 600 pounds of gear, beginning in the Village of Mekoryuk in Western Alaska and continuing around the entire periphery of Nunivak Island. Biologists will bring a government owned rigid hull inflatable boat (Zodiak or similar) and motor (approximately 500 pounds) to assist in access to islands and wetlands. This boat will be either properly towed, or transported (inflated) on board the Contractor's vessel while transiting between survey sites. Contractor will stop at or nearby coastal islands to enable the biologists to access the island and conduct a survey of nesting birds. This may take anywhere from a few minutes up to a few hours. Contractor will assist with transporting biologists and camping gear ashore each night to camp in a tent camp or in existing cabins as available. The Contractor is responsible for all fuel for the vessel, and for setting up a cache of fuel on the south side of the island if necessary. This cache shall not exceed 200 gallons and shall be properly stored in 55 gallon drums or similar containers when placed ashore. The Contractor will carry immersion suits in good working condition for all passengers. The Contractor shall hold and maintain a current U.S. Coast Guard license for operation of an un-inspected passenger vessel (a.k.a. six pack license) for transportation of employees by boat. A six pack license limits the transport of no more than six persons. All boat captain(s) will have a current six pack license prior to the transport of any federal employees, and must carry their current six pack license while transporting any Federal employees. PERSONNELThe Contractor shall utilize skilled, safe, and productive labor in order to satisfactorily furnish the required level of services. Failure on the part of the Contractor to utilize skilled and productive labor may result in the Government terminating the contract for default. SCHEDULEStart date is June 20. The duration of the work is uncertain, but is estimated at 6-12 days depending on weather and the complexity of survey work. The contractor must be available for pickup of the biologist at Mekoryuk, Alaska at 6:00am on June 20, 2009. Wait time shall be paid from this date until the completion of the survey work, or as directed by the contracting officer. The contractor shall be guaranteed payment for a minimum of 6 days of service, and shall be paid at the daily rate quoted for additional time exceeding 6 days. SPECIFICATIONS:1. Provide name and detailed description of the vessel designated to be used under this contract, and a vessel survey that is not more than five (5) years old. USFWS must approve any change in the named vessel listed in the contract.2. Current color photograph of the vessel and of the inside spaces and any staterooms must be provided.3. Name, proof of U.S. Coast Guard six-pack license, and a description of the watercraft experience of the Captain. Captain shall have at least two (2) years of experience operating watercraft of the size being offered in the following geographic region of Alaska: Nunivak Island and Southwestern Coastal areas of the State of Alaska, USA.4. The vessel must be made available for inspection by USFWS prior to deployment for operation on the project/contract scope of work. Additional inspection should be made available within 10 days after proposal submission and prior to contract award or as requested by the contracting officer. 5. Vessel must meet U.S. Coast Guard standards for either an "oceanographic" or "motor vessel" for safe operations at sea in the geographic area of South-Western Nunivak Island, Alaska.6. Contracted vessel shall have marine and general public liability insurance with limits of liability in accordance with Department of the Interior insurance regulations as follows: D1452.228-70LIABILITY INSURANCE - DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (JUL 96)JULY 1996 (a)The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows: $275,000 each person $275,000 each occurrence$275,000 property damage (b)Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work. 7. The pilot house of the vessel will be accessible to the project leader unless the Captain restricts access due to safety concerns.8. The length of the work day will be jointly determined each day by the Captain and the USFWS project leader. In the event of a disagreement, the USFWS project leader has final authority, except for work stoppage due to uncontrollable circumstances, such as unsafe weather or sea conditions, or other safety-at-sea considerations as determined by the Captain. The Captain will have ultimate authority and responsibility for the vessel and all personnel aboard and therefore retains the right to operate the vessel in a safe manner based on his/her best judgment.9. Vessel shall be fully licensed by the US Coast Guard as required by law and shall have passed all appropriate US Coast Guard requirements for safety and seaworthiness. Proof of certification shall be provided with the offer resulting from this solicitation.10. Vessel shall be capable of maintaining a cruising speed of at least 5 knots and be willing to move each day to a new mooring spot as directed by the project leader. Areas of safe anchorage will be identified by the vessel master or Captain.11. Vessel shall be equipped with radar, Loran C, or GPS, depth sounder, EPIRB, safety equipment, medical kit(s), current nautical charts, and two VHF radios. Survival suites shall be provided for two (2) USFWS personnel as well as all crew as required by US Coast Guard.12. Contractor will be responsible for all fuel requirements for the vessel being chartered during the vessel's time at sea and during work of the period of performance of the awarded contract.13. The vessel must have a crane or other mechanical device to lower and raise skiff or rigid hull type inflatable boats and equipment from shore to the main deck of the vessel, or the ability to tow or otherwise transport a rigid hull inflatable boat. 14. The crew onboard the vessel shall consist of a minimum of 2 to 3 people, including: 1) licensed vessel master (Captain) 2) engineer/ deckhand/ cook15. Contractor shall be responsible for providing fuel, lubricants, and other consumables for operating the charter vessel. 16. Mechanical breakdown that causes rescheduling of the USFWS operational schedule shall require the contractor to deduct the daily cost for that period of time from their final invoice.17. Vessel shall carry enough fuel, potable water and food sufficient for up to 6 days at sea without a port call. GENERAL GUIDELINES1. All areas of the vessel shall be accessible to the scientific staff, unless agreed to beforehand.2. No alcohol will be permitted on the vessel. 3. No smoking will be allowed inside the vessel. Due to the amount of fuel being carried on the vessel for the skiffs, a designated spot, away from the fuel will be assigned as a smoking area. 4. The vessel master or designee will, at all times, maintain radio contact with USFWS personnel working in small boat(s) from the vessel, according to a pre-arranged radio schedule to assure their safety. In event of a problem or an accident, immediate steps will be taken for a pick-up.5. Safety orientation will be given on the first day by the vessel master to all USFWS personnel aboard, including location of exits, locations and operation of life rafts, communications, storage of survival suits, man overboard procedures, and procedures for evacuation of vessel.6. Vessel shall have 110-volt AC electricity to recharge computers and radios. DELIVERY POINT, (FOB):The date and place of delivery and acceptance and FOB point shall be the village of Mekoryuk, Alaska June 20, 2009 at 6:00am. USFWS personnel will meet the vessel at the port for boarding and loading of equipment. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:The Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The applicability of FAR 52,212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items applies, and the specific criteria to be used for evaluation shall be as follows: 1) Total Price; (cost analysis for determining low bidder will be based on total overall bid. And the daily rate quoted for charter services. 2) Equipment and technical acceptability to the specifications listed in this solicitation 3) Additional discounts and/or rebates Offerors must supply a completed copy of the provision found at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items when responding to this solicitation.The Clause found at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition and specifically as follows:(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).(2) 52.233-03, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).(3) 52.233-04, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78)(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: X___ (6)(i) 52.219-06, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).X___ (16) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUNE 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). X___ (17) 52.222-03, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). X___ (18) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2008) (E.O. 13126). X___ (19) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). X___ (20) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). X___ (21) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X___ (22) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). X___ (23) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other X___ (25) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)X___ (29) 52.225-01, Buy American Act-Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).X___ (32) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O's, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).X___ (37) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). X___ (41)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: _X__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in paragraphs (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (DEC 2008) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).(ii) 52.219-08, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.(iii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).(v) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).(vi) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).(vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).(viii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (ix) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (NOV 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).x) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (FEB 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).(xi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009)(xii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.144805.06CONTRACT ADMINISTRATIONMAY 1997144805.08APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVEMAY 1997D1452.228-72LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE -- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIORAPRIL 1984 POINT OF CONTACT:This combined synopsis/solicitation is a request for competitive quotes. Offerors interested in submitting a quote, or requiring additional information on this solicitation should contact: Paul M. Griffin, Contracting Officer US Fish and Wildlife Service (907) 786-3408 phone, (907) 786-3923 fax, email: paul_griffin@fws.gov PROPOSAL SUBMISSION:Quotes must be received at the following address, by via fax or mail, prior to the closing date of this solicitation. Closing date of this solicitation is March 12, 2009 at 2:00pm: US Fish and Wildlife ServiceContracting and General Services1011 East Tudor RdAnchorage, AK 99503Ph: (907) 786-3408Fax: (907) 786-3923 Evaluation of proposals and contract award will be made within five (5) business days following the closing date of this solicitation.
 

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Place of Performance

Address: Port of Departure: Mekoryuk Village, AlaskaPrimary Place of Performance: Nunivak Island, Alaska--Southwestern Alaska<br />

Zip Code: 99503<br />
 

Record

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