SOLICITATION NOTICE
R -- Coastwise reports on whale disentanglement
- Notice Date
- 4/13/2009
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE GLOUCESTER, NOAA Fisheries Service/ NMFS, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930, United States
- ZIP Code
- 01930
- Solicitation Number
- EM133RF09RQ0490
- Archive Date
- 5/8/2009
- Point of Contact
- Francena Monell-Simard, Phone: 978-281-9247
- E-Mail Address
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francena.monell-simard@noaa.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole source basis with Coastwise Consulting, Inc. 173 Virginia Ave, Athens GA 30601 for the following requirement: Currently, all large whale disentanglement activities are conducted under the authority of the NOAA Fisheries Service permit for the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program, issued to Dr. Teri Rowles. The successful disentanglement of right whales remains a difficult goal to achieve, so the permit, issued under the authority of the Endangered Species Act and the Marine Mammal Protection Act, requires the presence and coordination of entangled right whale cases by a Level 5 authorized responder. This is intended to have the most experienced and trained responder coordinating the response to ensure the response is conducted in as safe and effective manner as possible. In addition to responder experience and training, the advent of new and effective tools to address entanglement scenarios that in the past have been nearly impossible to address, i.e. lines involved in the mouth and/or head or embedded lines, is critical in responding to entangled right whales for a more effective and safe response, both for the rescuers and the whale. Scope of Work NOAA Fisheries Service seeks to have Coastwise Consulting, Inc., provide the NOAA Fisheries Service, Northeast Regional Office with response reports for three entangled right whale cases (Right whales 3311, 3240, and 2007 calf of 2614). All three cases were difficult and required on-scene involvement of a Level 5 responder. These response reports would capture what worked well and should be considered for future difficult entangled right whale cases, as well as recommendations for how to improve future responses. NOAA Fisheries Service also seeks tools conceptualized, developed and specially made by Coastwise Consulting. NOAA Fisheries Service will use the tools to expand and build upon existing disentanglement network response capabilities. Specifically, the tools will enhance capabilities to cut entangling rope embedded in whales, place flotation devices, and better document on-water events. I. Deliverables The contractor shall: · Provide response reports for the following right whale disentanglement cases where Level 5 on-site oversight was needed: o Right whale #3311: § First observed entangled on Jan 14, 2009 off Brunswick, GA, tag deployed, some gear removed § Traditional disentanglement response on Jan 22, 2009 § Sedation attempted on Jan 23, 2009 § Additional tools developed and traditional disentanglement attempt on Feb 01, 2009 § Sedation and disentanglement attempted on Mar 05, 2009 § Sedation and disentanglement attempted on Mar 06, 2009 o Right whale #3240: § First observed on Jan 31, 2009 off southern GA, tag deployed o 2007 Calf of right whale #2614: § First observed entangled on Feb 07, 2009 off southern GA by survey team conducting post-survey photo analysis § Observed on Feb 09, 2009 off southern GA, tag deployed § Traditional disentanglement response on Feb 12, 2009 off central GA · Design and produce the following new tools for inclusion into the Atlantic Large Whale Disentanglement Network: o 2 spring-loaded knives o 4 line ascender tools for safe placement of additional drag on entangled right whales with head and/or mouth entanglements · Field-tested, user-friendly helmet camera system with minimal number of connections to prevent equipment connection and usage issues. The performance period for this project is approximately four months from the date of the award. Deliverables to be delivered to NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930. In order to comply with the debt collection improvement act of 1966, all contractors must be registered in the central contractor registration ( CCR ) to be considered for an award of a federal contract. For information regarding registration in CCR contact the CCR website at www.ccr.gov/index.cfm. Authority: 41 USC 253(c)(1). The FSC for this is R499 and the NAICS Code is 541990, small business size standard is $7 million. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price purchase order for this requirement. Coastwise has full access to previous data collected and was primarily involved in the actual disentanglement the reports are to be made for. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302(c)(1). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received by 9:00AM August 28, 2008 will be considered by the government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Evidence must be provided of ability to perform the required study. Responses to this notice, if any, must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Inquiries will only be accepted via email to francena.monell-simard@noaa.gov.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 55 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 01930, United States
- Zip Code: 01930
- Zip Code: 01930
- Record
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