SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- Charter Services for Aquatic Species Assessment and Monitoring in Lake Tahoe
- Notice Date
- 2/10/2011
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- Contracting Office
- Division of Contracting and General Services U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service911 NE 11th Avenue Portland OR 97232
- ZIP Code
- 97232
- Solicitation Number
- F11PS00381
- Response Due
- 3/2/2011
- Archive Date
- 2/10/2012
- Point of Contact
- Paul Griffin Contracting Officer 5032312391 Paul_Griffin@fws.gov;
- E-Mail Address
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- 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 F11PS00381 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 05-48) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). This is a small-business set-aside procurement under NAISC classification code: 541712, and PSC: V124. The small business size standard is 500 employees. Proposal Pricing:Offerors responding to this requirement must submit the following pricing information along with proposal:a.The unit daily price for vessel, fuel, equipment, and crew for a maximum of 90 days.b.Mobilization to the project locationc.The daily cost of mooring the vessel on Lake Tahoe during the project. (The type and place of mooring the vessel in Lake Tahoe is at the vendor's discretion.)d.Demobilization STATEMENT OF WORK GENERAL: The Government requires services for a contractor to furnish vessels, nets, labor, materials and equipment, unless specifically identified otherwise, to provide hydroacoustic mapping, deepwater netting and trawling and other aquatic species sampling services in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and California. The objective is to develop and implement sampling methods that will allow us to gather rigorous baseline data on the existing aquatic assemblages in Lake Tahoe, both native and nonnative, habitat utilization and seasonal to daily distribution patterns. The sampling methodologies will lead to a research and monitoring protocol that will inform managers about changes in distribution, densities, habitat utilization and seasonal variation in aquatic populations in response to reintroduction of LCT and suppression of exotic species. The target aquatic species include mysis shrimp, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, Asian clams, crayfish, kokanee salmon, zooplankton, suckers, tui chubs and eventually Lahontan cutthroat trout. This study and management program is in its infancy and will require an adaptive approach as conditions and effectiveness of methods are evaluated. SCOPE: 1. The deliverables from the vendor include:a.Hydroacoustic data and video of aquatic species throughout Lake Tahoe, Nevada and California;b.Sampling reports (catch and recording details) of the aquatic species to determine species distribution (locations) and abundance (how many) within Lake Tahoe as well as seasonal (during spawning) and potentially diurnal distributions and abundance. c.The reports should include listings of the type of aquatic species, number, length, weight, and location in the lake developed in collaboration with FWS personnel and postdoctoral student.d.Habitat use of all aquatic species will be documented (where they feed, shelter/hide, spawn, migrate within the lake (travel patterns), etc.);e.Mysis shrimp distribution is a priority target species in the development of a sampling methodology. f.The methodology will include using hydroacoustic data, video, net sampling, fish trawls, crustacean traps, clam dredges (or other methods that have been successful for the vendor in the past).g.The USFWS requires that one of our biologists or researchers be on board the vessel each sampling event.h.A "working day" consists of 6-8 hours on the boat in the lake on any given calendar day.i.It is expected that there will be days that work will not be performed due to weather or other circumstances. Therefore, the vendor will invoice the USFWS based on a daily rate for the vessel and crew, a monthly rate for the mooring, and reimbursable terms for miscellaneous expenses and mobilization. 2. Vendors will submit quotes listing:e.The "working day" daily cost for the vessel and crew for 90 working days.f.Mobilization to get the vessel to Lake Tahoe. g.The daily cost of mooring the vessel on Lake Tahoe during the delivery period. The type and place of mooring the vessel in Lake Tahoe is at the vendor's discretion.h.Miscellaneous expenses for permits/fees, sampling equipment and materials, etc. It is up to the vendor to determine what sampling equipment and materials they will use.i. Demobilization costs for contract termination 3. Other qualifications:a.The vendor will supply the hydroacoustic equipment and equipment for monitoring/sampling Mysis and other aquatic species in deep alpine lakes. The sampling devices (i.e. nets) should allow the maximum targeted capture of mysis while allowing non-targeted species to escape unharmed.b.Live capture of targeted species for tagging and sampling efforts.c.Nets/specialized equipment used for deepwater netting and trawling will need to be able to capture all species alive and allow capture of targeted species and release of non-targeted species through the use of exclusion devices built within the nets. d.The vessel will need to have equipment aboard that allows for the handling, sorting and measuring of species after their capture in the nets (i.e. live wells/tanks)e.The vendor must have a minimum of 10 years mysis sampling experience.f.The boat captain must have a minimum of 10 years experience in commercial operation of vessels in deep alpine lakes with no safety citations.g.The research vessel should be equipped with communication devices and safety equipment that comply with all safety rules and regulation, as stipulated by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, governing boats in Lake Tahoe. PLACE/DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The hydroacoustic and sampling operations will take place in Lake Tahoe, Nevada and California. The USFWS and the vendor will meet prior to sampling to map where the sampling will begin and end. The contract should be for a period of one year from the notice to proceed from the contracting officer. The vendor will submit a report every 10 working days that lists that work that was performed and a summary of the data obtained. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: 1.At the end of every 10 monitoring/sampling days, the USFWS will meet with the vendor to evaluate the data and together with the vendor will determine whether to continue, postpone, change, or terminate the sampling. 2.The evaluation will include determining whether or not the methodologies being used are effective (i.e. are the targeted species being located and caught). 3.Evaluation of effectiveness will be based upon identification of different species locations throughout the lake and the numbers caught. For example, if mysids are being targeted and the contractor is able to locate 16 different sites within the lake with mysids and proceeds to catch this species at 4 of the 16 locations within that 10 day window, it would be deemed effective. A success rate of approximately 25% would be considered beneficial. Conversely, if the contractor is unable to determine locations of mysids in the lake, the outcome would be to postpone until later in the season or discontinue this type of sampling. 4.If the targeted nonnative species are not available or located during a trial period each month, the sampling might be postponed until the following month. 5.In the case of a low catch rate/ location rate for each of the targeted species (less than 25%); there will be an evaluation by the USFWS and the vendor to determine whether it is the environment (size and depth of Lake Tahoe or low densities) or the methodology of the vendor that is causing the low success rate. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS/INFORMATION: Not Applicable. AVAILABILITY: It is the vendor's responsibility to know and comply with all standard rules and regulation, as stipulated by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, governing boats in Lake Tahoe. TECHNICAL COORDINATOR: Stephanie ByersSenior Fisheries BiologistUSFWS - Lahontan NFH ComplexReno, NV 89503Ofc: (775) 861-6329Stephanie_byers@fws.gov QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN: 1.At the end of every 10 monitoring/sampling days, the USFWS will meet with the vendor to evaluate the data and to determine whether to continue, postpone, change, or terminate the sampling. 2.The evaluation will include determining the effectiveness of the sampling methodologies (i.e. are the targeted species being located and caught). 3.Evaluation of effectiveness will be based upon identification of different species locations throughout the lake and the numbers caught. For example, if mysids are being targeted and the contractor is able to locate 16 different sites within the lake with mysids and proceeds to catch this species at 4 of the 16 locations within that 10 day window, it would be deemed effective. A success rate of approximately 25% would be considered beneficial. Conversely, if the contractor is unable to determine locations of mysids in the lake, the outcome would be to postpone until later in the season or discontinue this type of sampling. 4.If the targeted nonnative species are not available or located during a trial period each month, the sampling may be postponed until the following month. 5.In the case of a low catch rate/ location rate for each of the targeted species (less than 25%); there will be an evaluation by the USFWS and the vendor to determine whether it is the environment (size and depth of Lake Tahoe and /or low densities of target species) or the methodology being used by the vendor that is causing the low success rate. PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES:The Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offers-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference 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)Capability of the offeror to complete the project objectives;2)Price;3)Past Performance 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, and have completed on-line representations and certifications found at www.orca.bpn.gov The Clause found at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, with the Clause incorporated by Reference. The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items applies to this acquisition with the applicable Clauses contained therein 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__ (8)(i) 52.219-06, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644)._X__ (18) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (APR 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). _X__ (19) 52.222-03, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). _X__ (20) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (AUG 2009) (E.O. 13126). _X__ (21) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). __X_ (22) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246). _X__ (24) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). _X__ (25) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (SEPT 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212). __X_ (28) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). ___ (30) 52.225-01, Buy American Act-Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d)._X__ (31)(i)52.225-03, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (JUNE 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138._X__ (33) 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_ (38) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). _X__ (42)(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). 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 (APR 2010) (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) [Reserved](iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007) (E.O. 11246).(v) 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).(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).(vii) [Reserved](viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (NOV 2007)(41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).(ix) 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)).(x) 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.).(xi) 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.).(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009)(xiii) 52.226-06, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAR 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-06.(xiv) 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.(End of Clause) 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. POINT OF CONTACT:This combined synopsis/solicitation is a request for competitive proposals. 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 (503) 231-2391 phone, (503) 231-6259 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 2, 2011 at 1:00pm PST: US Fish and Wildlife ServiceContracting and General Services911 NE 11th AvenuePortland, OR 97232Ph: (503) 231-2391Fax: (503) 231-6259 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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- Zip Code: 894107813
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