SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- NOAA, AMLR Scientific Vessel Charter, Antarctic Region
- Notice Date
- 4/9/2009
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 483112
— Deep Sea Passenger Transportation
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Western Region Acquisition Division - Honolulu Office, 1601 Kapiolani Blvd., Suite 1110, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96814
- ZIP Code
- 96814
- Solicitation Number
- AB133F-09-RP-0003
- Archive Date
- 9/30/2009
- Point of Contact
- Judi Jzyk,, Phone: 206-526-6039
- E-Mail Address
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Judi.M.Jzyk@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration requires the charter of a research vessel to support the U.S. Antarctic Marine Living Resources (AMLR) program. The charter will commence in Punta Arenas, Chile, and conduct research in the vicinity of the Antarctic Peninsula. The proposed contract will be for base year and will contain up to four (4) additional one-year option periods. The first year's cruise is scheduled to commence on or about January 1, 2010 and may include a brief shakedown cruise of approximately 3 days duration for equipment check out and two legs of(approximately 30 days each in length), and port calls for a total of 70 calendar days (63 underway days). The first cruise will end on or about March 10, 2010. The scientific research includes, but is not limited to the following: bioacoustic surveys, physical oceanography studies, phytoplankton studies, zooplankton surveys, bottom trawl surveys, and seabird and marine mammal observations. Small boat operations for logistical support of field camps will be conducted from the vessel. A suitable vessel shall have a clear open deck space of 93m2 (1000 ft.2) for storage of scientific gear, four (4) side sampling stations for over-the-side sampling and towing, an on deck catch processing area of at least 18.6 m2 (200 ft.2), and an area to be used as a marine mammal and bird observation platform. The vessel shall have a ice-strengthen hull, have a minimum sustained cruising speed of 12 kts (22.3 km/hr), have the capability to maintain steerage at speeds of 2.0 knots (3.7 km/hour) in calm water for accomplishing scientific tows with drags up to 2,000 lbs. (8.9 kn), have an operational endurance of a minimum of 30 days and an operational range 10,000 nautical miles (18,520 km), have deck equipment to support the deployment and recovery of scientific equipment, small boats (zodiacs) and scientific laboratories. Deck space for two (2) Government furnished vans 6.1 m x 2.4 m x 2.4 m ( 20 ft x 8 ft x 8ft) shall be available. If sufficient laboratory space is not available, then a third Government furnished van, with the same dimensions, shall augment the required space. The vessel shall provide meals and berthing for 22-30 scientific personnel. Access to electronic outputs from the ship's Global Positioning System, gyro compass, positioning equipment and echosounders is required. Environmental monitoring instrumentation (e.g. Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler, thermosalinograph, carousel water sampler, etc.) is desired. Hull mounting of AMLR program supplied acoustic transducers is required. Questions regarding this solicitation must be in writing and emailed to Judi.M.Jzyk@noaa.gov. This procurement is unrestricted. The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) is 483112 and the size standard is 500 employees. It is anticipated that the Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued on or about March 2, 2009, for downloading at the Government's website at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. No paper copies will be issued. Interested parties should use the FedBizOpps register to receive notification through the use of the "Watchlist" feature and to register as an interested vendor through the use of the "Add Me To Interested Vendors" button. This should provide notification when the RFP becomes available for download as well as all postings of information associated with this solicitation, thereafter. Each potential offeror is responsible for checking this website to gain all current information related to this solicitation. Any further announcements regarding this solicitation will be posted only at http://www.fedbizopps.gov/. The ESTIMATED response due date is May 1, 2009; however, the actual due date of offers may be adjusted based upon the actual posting date of the solicitation and the information will be stated within the solicitation documents. All contractors doing business with the Government are now required to be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) and may register at the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. This procurement requires offerors to complete the On-Line Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) at https://orca.bpn.gov/. All responsible, responsive sources may submit an offer which will be considered by the Agency.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Antarctica, Seattle, Washington, 98115, United States
- Zip Code: 98115
- Zip Code: 98115
- Record
- SN01789483-W 20090411/090409220034-60f0593534c93988760d5c76dece2be9 (fbodaily.com)
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