SOLICITATION NOTICE
B -- Quantitative Analysis of Underwater Digital Imagery - Statement of Work - Request for Quote
- Notice Date
- 7/30/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), NOAA-Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, 2570 Dole Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822-2396, United States
- ZIP Code
- 96822-2396
- Solicitation Number
- PIFSC-13-029
- Point of Contact
- Karen K. Beck, Phone: 8089835735
- E-Mail Address
-
karen.beck@noaa.gov
(karen.beck@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Request for Quote Statement of Work Solicitation Number: PIFSC-13-029 Agency: Department of Commerce Office: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Location: National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; request for quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The office of NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Coral Reed Ecosystem Division, located in Honolulu, HI, collects benthic habitat digital imagery at randomly-located benthic transects within the Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area (KHFMA) in West Maui. These images are the basis for the estimation of relative abundance and percent cover of the different benthic components. While this survey method involves relatively little time in the field, the image analysis process is time-intensive and requires trained analysts with computer skills, knowledge of Hawaiian coral flora and fauna and the ability to work independently on repetitive tasks while maintaining a high-degree of precision. Analysts are required to have knowledge of and be able to identify corals and macroalgae to the species level and other benthos to functional groups. Interested parties must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide service. Information should provide sufficient detail that demonstrates the firm's knowledge and ability to perform requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 541690. A firm fixed price contract will be issued in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13 utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All interested parties must respond to this announcement within ten (10) calendar days of its publication. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Karen Beck at (808) 983-2900 or email at karen.beck@noaa.gov. This procurement also requires contractors to complete the electronic representations and certifications at the SAM website. All vendors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). NO award can be made unless the vendor is registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following website: www.sam.gov. In order to register with the SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must also have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at (800) 333-0505.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: West Maui, Hawaii, United States
- Record
- SN03130679-W 20130801/130730234910-db468c9806d12c1114bbfb874066fd02 (fbodaily.com)
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