SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- Seeking vessel to assist in trawling studies for sampling for Predatory/Forage fish and Stock Assessment Improvement Program Studies off the Coast of Leadbetter Point, WA - Final
- Notice Date
- 3/11/2010
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- 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
- AB133F-10-RFQ-0297
- Archive Date
- 4/9/2010
- Point of Contact
- Michael D. Myers, Phone: 206-526-4516, Sharon S. Kent, Phone: (206) 526-6035
- E-Mail Address
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Michael.D.Myers@noaa.gov, sharon.s.kent@noaa.gov
(Michael.D.Myers@noaa.gov, sharon.s.kent@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Solicitation tobe filled out This publication serves as combined synopsis/solicitation to procure a vessel and crew for the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on a competitive basis. The government intends to acquire services using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The government intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price contract with a period of performance that will start from date of award to September 30, 2010. This is a request for competitive proposals, all proposals received within 11 days of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Michael Myers at 206-526-6025 or emailed to michael.d.myers@noaa.gov. Questions concerning this acquisition should be directed to Michael Myers at 206-526-4516 or by email at michael.d.myers@noaa.gov. The Western Acquisition Division requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date NO award can be made unless the vendor id 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 the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at 800-333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at http://ORCA.BPN.GOV. The contractor shall furnish the vessel and all necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities to perform approximately 13 individual cruises ranging in length from 2 to 4 days each and associated with 2 different research projects. The period of performance will be for the base 2010 period with one option 2011 charter period starting in May and ending in the end of September each period (approximately 5 months). Exercising the 2011 option charter will depend on whether or not the Government secures adequate funding for the project. Departure and return port will be off the mouth of the Columbia River. Specific Tasks: The Fishing vessel will conduct 8, 2-day mid water to night time near surface trawl surveys of juvenile salmonid predators/forage fishes off the mouth of the Columbia River every two weeks from May through August in 2010 and possibly 2011. A total of 16 sampling days will be conducted. There will also be 2 staging days. All trawling equipment will be provided by NOAA Fisheries SAIP The Fishing vessel will conduct 5, 4-day mid-water night time near surface trawl surveys off central Oregon and northern Oregon during May-Sept 2010 and possibly 2011. These surveys will be conducted once a month from May through September. There will be 5 travel days. All trawling equipment will be provided by NOAA Fisheries Minimum vessel and crew requirements are: 1. Minimum overall vessel length, approximately 19 m (65 ft) 2. Minimum continuous horsepower output from main engine, approximately 500 hp. 3. Vessel must be able to tow standard Hake trawl gear at a continuous speed of 7.5 km/hr (4 kts) under normally expected fishing conditions. However, NMFS will provide smaller surface trawl gear and doors. 4. Vessel should be able to maintain a minimum cruising speed of at least 15 km/hr (8 kts) in low sea states. 5. Vessel should be completely rigged for mid water trawling. 6. Ideal vessel would have an accessory winch/boom with approximately 600 ft of 3/8" cable to deploy CTD and other oceanographic instruments. If vessel does not, NMFS would be willing to provide a winch/boom to be installed for the duration of sampling period. Vessel must provide a appropriate deck location where winch could be placed. 7. A clean, flush deck area for sampling equipment including an area (approximately 8 x 8 ft2) where a sampling table for working on catches and obtaining biological data can be set up. The work area shall have easy access to scuppers to discard catch, and deck bins described in Item 9 used to hold catches. On-deck work area (s) shall be clear of running gear, equipment, vertical obstructions (i.e., hatch combings), and stowage. 8. Dry storage area in the main deck house for holding scientific supplies. 9. Seawater deck hose for cleaning sorting table and sampling gear and for supplying fish holding tanks. On/off switch shall be readily available from the working deck. 10. A minimum of two deck bins for storage of sampling equipment and holding catches. Bin boards shall be in good condition; easy placement and removal is essential. 11. Crane or boom capable of lifting and handling catches and fishing and sampling gear. Crane or boom system must be capable of vertically raising and lowering codend anywhere along centerline of working deck. 12. Access to and use of a suitable chart table. 13. A suitable dedicated dry counter with adjacent 110/115 volt power outlets for installation of Government supplied personal computer(s), printer, and various electronics. 14. Approximately 4.2 m3 (100 cu ft) of freezer storage exclusive of space for ship's stores for stowing scientific samples and supplies should be available. However, NMFS will supply a freezer if needed. Freezer space must be reasonably and safely available from the deck and must be continuously available to the scientific party. 15. Potable fresh water supply adequate for vessel and personal use for crew and scientists. 16. Clean and sanitary accommodations for crew and scientific field party (maximum of 3 scientists) which may include female scientist(s). 17. Head shall be clean and operating appropriately; toilet will not emit odors or back flush; shower will operate correctly. 18. Work spaces, berthing, and galley spaces shall be adequately ventilated and free from tobacco smoke, excessive engine noise, and hydrocarbon fumes. 19. Bunks shall be clean and comfortable. 20. In an effort to reduce marine debris pollution, the Captain shall comply with waste management regulations as described in Section V of MARPOL. The vessel shall be required to have a storage facility, with or without a trash compactor to retain all refuse (except food and paper materials) or a means to incinerate this refuse so that it is not disposed at sea. Reference ClauseH.1 Control of Plastic discharges. 21. The vessel shall have been actively used for commercial trawling or research in the past 12 months and pass Coast Guard inspection. ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS 1. Radios: a. Two VHF sets. b. One single side band unit c. A system for switching to battery power for radio operation in the event of interruption of the normal power supply. 2. Plotter (flatbed and/or CRT) with capability of plotting from either GPS or LORAN C. 3. GPS (Global Positioning System) - a minimum of one unit with at least six channel, sequential capability to track satellites. 4. Radar,at least one unit with a minimum range of 77.2 km (48 miles). 5. Depth sounders: Color scope unit with minimum range of 914 m (500 fm) and operating in the 25 50 kHz range. 6. Functional net sonde system with either acoustic or third wire telemetry. CREW REQUIREMENTS 1. The minimum fishing crew shall consist of (3) Captain, engineer fisherman, and cook fisherman. 2. The Captain shall have a minimum of five (5) years of trawl fishing experience as master of a comparable sized trawler. 3. The engineer fisherman shall have a minimum of three (3) years experience in trawl fishing. 4. Experience in the conduct of research surveys is highly desirable for the Captain and lead fisherman, though not required. 5. Offerors shall complete the attached forms indicating pertinent employment experience for each crew member for the years 1986 to present. Similar documentation shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for approval of all replacement personnel hired during the charter. SCIENTIFIC PERSONNEL 1. The Government field party shall consist of at least 3 individuals (possibly more if room is available) and may include women. 2. One Government employee will be designated Field Party Chief. That person will be responsible for implementation of the Cruise Plan, compliance to the charter terms, disposition of catches and the conduct and performance of Government personnel aboard the vessel. 3. Government personnel will provide their own bedding, towels, and survival suits. OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. The Contractor shall provide nutritionally balanced meals each charter day. Meal times will be coordinated with the Field Party Chief to accommodate both the need to complete sampling work and the time required to prepare meals by the cook. 2. Workday length and hours will be determined by the Field Party Chief in consultation with the Captain. Working days may average over 12 hours. The decision will be based on the type of activity expected (in port preparations, running, fishing, jogging, etc.) as well as on prevailing weather conditions and the Cruise Plan. The Field Party Chief has the final authority except in matters relating to safety of the vessel and vessel personnel. 3. The Field Party Chief and Captain will meet a minimum of twice a day to discuss survey operations and resolve any problems that occur. A meeting should occur a the start of the day before fishing operations begin to discuss the planned activities for the day and at the end of the day to review the work completed that day and any problems which occur. 4. The Field Party Chief and Captain will work together to resolve all problems which occur regarding the survey. In the event the Field Party Chief and Captain are unable to resolve any problem which has the potential for invalidating the survey or threatens the safety of the field party, The Field Party Chief will direct the vessel to return to port where an acceptable solution will be arranged between the Government and the Contractor or the charter will be terminated. The vessel will be off charter if required to return to port and will remain off charter until the problem has been resolved. 5. The crew, when not required by the Captain for vessel operations, shall assist the Government field party in sorting the catch and obtaining biological data; the Captain may be asked to assist scientific personnel with navigational and fishing record keeping. 6. All fish and shellfish taken in the trawl remain the property of the Government. The Field Party Chief is responsible for their disposition. Present NOAA policy specifically prohibits retaining any portion of the catch for commercial purposes or retaining specimens from survey catches for personal use and consumption. Reference Contract Clauses H.9 Incidental Catch Disposal, and H.11 Recreational Fishing. 7. The Captain and crew shall exercise due caution and follow safety procedures as directed by the Field Party Chief to help prevent damage or loss of Government gear and equipment. Specific safety procedures may be presented in writing to the Captain by the Field Party Chief. If loss of or damage to Government equipment is the result of negligent disregard of such instructions and procedures, repair or replacement costs may be deducted from charter payments. 8. The Contractor shall provide for all operating expenses of the vessels incurred during charter days. Communications costs such as use of cellular phones or FAX/Telex costs to conduct official survey business will be reimbursed. SAFETY 1. The vessel Captain is responsible for all matters relating to safety of personnel, the vessel, and equipment operation. The Captain will adhere at all times to Navigational Rules and Rules of the Road whether it be while towing, running, drifting, or when at anchor. He/she shall review safety procedures and equipment with the scientific party at the beginning of each cruise leg. Reference Clause H.11 Vessel Safety. 2. The Contractor shall provide U.S. Coast Guard approved survival suits for all vessel personnel (Government personnel will provide their own suits). Adequate dry, topside storage for all survival suits shall be provided. 3. The Contractor shall provide U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets for all personnel aboard. 4. The Government will provide a first aid kit and a small boat emergency kit. 5. At the time of submission of the proposal and bid, the contractor shall provide (if available) the Stability Letter from the vessel's Stability Report, certified by a licensed naval architect/marine engineer, which describes the vessel's stability characteristics for the intended charter operations. Recent stability or marine survey reports, pictures, drawing or blueprints should be included along with other required information (Vessel Characteristics Questionnaire and Crew Questionnaire) to assist in the evaluation. 6. A Category I 406 MHz EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) must be affixed to the exterior of the vessel in a manner approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. 7. At least one crew member should have formal survival and fire fighting training equivalent to that offered by the North Pacific Vessel Owner's Association. GOVERNMENT PROVIDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES 1. All scientific sampling equipment and supplies. POST AWARD AND POST SURVEY MEETINGS 1. Upon award of contract and prior to the start of the charter, a post award meeting will be held at the NMFS, Point Adams field station, Hammond, OR to discuss issues relating to the charter and survey. The vessel manager, the Captain, and the crew member who has primary responsibility for mending and maintenance of the nets are required to attend the meeting. The date and time of the meeting will be scheduled by the Contracting Officer upon award of the contract. 2. After completion of the survey, a post survey debriefing will be held at the NMFS, Point Adams field station, Hammond, OR. The purpose of the debriefing is to provide the charter operator an evaluation of the performance of the vessel and crew during the charter. At a minimum, the vessel manager is required to attend the debriefing. The date and time of the meeting will be scheduled by the COTR upon completion of the survey. DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS 1. A facsimile machine, cellular phone or telex capability. 2. A crew member with certified first aid or EMT (emergency medical training).
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- Address: Leadbetter Point, Washington, United States
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