SOLICITATION NOTICE
20 -- Design and fabricate towed hydrophone array for cetacean acoustic research - RFQ /SOW
- Notice Date
- 8/5/2013
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- 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-13-032
- Point of Contact
- Karen K. Beck, Phone: 8089835735
- E-Mail Address
-
karen.beck@noaa.gov
(karen.beck@noaa.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Request for Quote and Statement of work Solicitation Number: PIFSC-13-032 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, Protected Species Division, located in Honolulu, HI, requires assistance in the design and fabrication of a towed volumetric hydrophone array for use during at-sea passive acoustic monitoring for marine mammals. The contractor will work directly with bio-acousticians at Pacific Islands and Southwest Fisheries Science Centers and other project partners to develop two prototypes of two different volumetric array designs. Proposed designs include a flooded array housing capable of structurally supporting 4 hydrophones in a fixed arrangement within the housing and an X-shaped design with protruding struts to hold 3 hydrophones in a symmetrical, fixed arrangement. The array itself must securely attach to underwater cable at both ends. It is essential that the design allows for use with existing array components towed ahead and/or behind the volumetric array. The array housing must be towable at 10 knots behind a large ship over several months duration. The design must have minimal drag and may not induce flow noise or whistling around the structure above 2 kHz. 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 541712. 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 by the within fourteen (14) 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: Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822, United States
- Zip Code: 96822
- Zip Code: 96822
- Record
- SN03137079-W 20130807/130805234331-3e5fb3fc23eea33113ef6fa5cfae54bb (fbodaily.com)
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