SPECIAL NOTICE
99 -- RESEARCH VESSEL RENTAL
- Notice Date
- 12/22/2011
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- Contracting Office
- N00244 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego Naval Base 937 North Harbor Drive San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- N0024412T0059
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- NAVSUP FLC-SD Intend to issue a sole source order in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.5 to San Jose State University Research Foundation, 210 Fourth ST 4th FL, San Jose, CA 95112-3613. The proposed contract action is for Research Vessel Rental, which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. THIS NOTICE OF INTEND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. NAVSUP FLC-SD Intend to issue a sole source order in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.5 to San Jose State University Research Foundation, 210 Fourth St 4th FL, San Jose, CA 95112-3613. The Department of Oceanography at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA has an urgent requirement for the rental of a research vessel. Contractor will provide and operate a research vessel, per Statement of Work. Statement of Work Research Vessel Rental Department of Oceanography Naval Postgraduate School 1.0Introduction/Background The mission of the Department of Oceanography at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is to provide a sound understanding of the science of physical oceanography and to develop the technical expertise to provide and use oceanographic and acoustic data and models in support of all aspects of sea operations and undersea warfare. The department s research mission applies the science of physical oceanography to Naval operations. Our areas of expertise include global and littoral/regional numerical prediction, including the increasingly critical polar regions, nearshore oceanography and its impact on mine counter-measures and amphibious warfare, littoral/coastal oceanography including the impact of littoral processes, eddies and boundary currents on ocean surveillance systems, and acoustical oceanography with an anti-submarine warfare focus. 2.0Scope The Department of Oceanography at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA has an urgent requirement for rental of a research vessel. Contractor will provide and operate a research vessel that is needed by the U.S. Navy to make observations of the thermodynamics, kinematics, biological and chemical state of the California Current System off Central California. Ideally, the vessel will depart Moss Landing or Monterey (exact dates to be determined) for a four day trip with a return to Moss Landing. The exact dates of the cruise may be adjusted slightly to avoid sailing into a storm. Additionally, two oceanographic instrument moorings will be recovered and a replacement deployed on June 20, 2012 during a one day cruise. The exact date of the mooring cruise may be adjusted to avoid sailing into a storm. The manner of vessel operation needs to be fully consistent with procedures and policies established by the University National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS). 3.0Tasks The contractor shall provide services as follows: 3.1Operation as part of the UNOLS. (This feature incorporates safety, inspection, operation, and habitability standards required of ships for research and education at U.S. universities. See www.unols.org.) 3.2The research vessel provided shall have the following specifications: a.Length no less than 135 feet. b.Full load displacement tonnage greater than 539 tons. c.Ability to maintain station while hove to at wind speeds to 30 knots. d.GPS, DGPS, and attitude sensing navigational capability. e.Cruising speed of about 10 knots. f.Open deck space greater than 750 square feet on the main deck aft. g.Dry laboratory greater than 450 square feet. 3.3The research vessel provided shall have the following scientific equipment: a.SeaBird 911plus CTD (dual conductivity and temperature sensors, transmissometer, fluorometer, PAR, dissolved oxygen, and pressure). b.12-bottle rosette. c.Digital echo sounder. d.Vessel mounted ADCP. e.Sippican MK12 (or newer) XBT system. f.Underway data sampling system. g.7000 KVA clean power for use with scientific equipment. 3.4The operator shall provide one marine technician who is fully qualified to operate the scientific equipment aboard the vessel. 3.5Meals shall be provided for the embarked scientific party (11-12 persons). 4.0Deliverables The contractor shall be responsible for preparing deliverables in support of the tasks identified in this SOW. Performance Requirements Summary TasksWhat will be inspected (State Task)Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)FrequencyPerfomance Below AQL 3.2-3.3Vessel and scientific equipment as specifiedVessel meets listed specifications and contains listed scientific equipmentContinuous as requiredRe-performance of any work shall be performed at no additional cost to the government 3.4Qualified marine technicianTechnician is able to operate the scientific equipment aboard the vesselContinuous as requiredRe-performance of any work shall be performed at no additional cost to the government If performance falls below the AQL (defined above), the Contracting Officer s Representative (COR) shall document the instance(s), coordinate with the Contracting Officer, and advise the Contractor. The Contractor will be requested to review the documentation and provide a written response on how performance will be corrected in the future. Re-performance of any work for failure to perform in expense and at no additional cost to the Government. 5.0Period of Performance 15 DEC 2011 14 DEC 2012 A hydrographic and biological survey will be accomplished during a 4-day cruise in December 2011. The exact dates of the cruise will be determined dependent upon ship scheduling and weather conditions. A mooring recovery/replacement effort will be accomplished during a 1-day cruise in June 2012. The exact date of the cruise will be determined dependent upon ship scheduling and weather conditions. 6.0Place of Performance/Hours of Work The vessel shall be based in Moss Landing, CA. (Due to Moss Landing s proximity to NPS, this location will provide inexpensive set-up and no-cost embarkation of the scientific party.) 6.1Privacy Act Statement Pursuant to Title 5 United States Code 552a(m)(l), the contractor and all employees of the contractor working under this contract are required to comply with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a ( The Privacy Act of 1974 ). 6.2Contractor Identification In accordance with DFAR 211.106, there shall be a clear distinction between Government employees and service contractor employees. Service contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence. 7.0Non-Personal Services Statement Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will insure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the SOW. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Defense Contractor. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the task order may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the United States Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work. 10.0Invoice Schedule Contractor may invoice in arrears upon successful completion of cruise. Method of Payment: WAWF Contractor may invoice in arrears upon successful completion of cruise. Invoices shall be submitted at completion of deliverable. All invoices need to be submitted electronically via WAWF. Hard copy invoices cannot be accepted. Only one invoice may be submitted per month. Invoices must identify the invoicing period. If charges against more than one line item have occurred during the invoicing period, all charges must be combined into one invoice. The contractor s failure to include the necessary information or a more frequent invoice submission than authorized will result in invoices being rejected. (a) Invoices for goods received or services rendered under this contract shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work Flow -- Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF): (1) The vendor shall have their cage code activated by calling 866-618-5988. Once activated, the vendor shall self-register at the web site https://wawf.eb.mil. Vendor training is available on the Internet at http://www.wawftraining.com. Additional support can be obtained by calling the NAVY WAWF Assistance Line: 1-800-559-WAWF (9293). (2) WAWF Vendor Quick Reference Guides are located at the following web site: http://www.acquisition.navy.mil/navyaos/content/view/full/3521. (3) Select the invoice type within WAWF as specified below. Back up documentation (such as timesheets, receiving reports etc.) can be included and attached to the invoice in WAWF. Attachments created in any Microsoft Office product are attachable to the invoice in WAWF. Total limit for each file is not to exceed 2MB. Multiple attachments are allowed. (b) The following information, regarding invoice routing DODAAC s, must be entered for completion of the invoice in WAWF: (c) Contractors approved by DCAA for direct billing will not process vouchers through DCAA, but may submit directly to DFAS. Vendors MUST still provide a copy of the invoice and any applicable documentation that supports payment to the Acceptor/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) if applicable. Additionally, a copy of the invoice(s) and attachment(s) at time of submission in WAWF must also be provided to each point of contact identified in section (d) of this clause by email. If the invoice and/or receiving report are delivered in the email as an attachment it must be provided as a.PDF, Microsoft Office product or other mutually agreed upon form between the Contracting Officer and vendor. (d) For each invoice / cost voucher submitted for payment, the contractor shall include the following email addresses for the WAWF automated invoice notification to the following points of contact: NPS Contracting POC: Matt White (831) 656-2340 mjwhite@nps.edu NPS Technical POC and Acceptance of Deliveries: Curtis Collins Oceanographer (831) 656-3271 collins@nps.edu No solicitation document is available, parties shall submit information that indica
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