NAVAL OCEANOGRAPHIC OFFICE, CONTRACTING DIVISION, CODE N41, STENNIS SPACE CNTR, MS 39522-5001

R -- HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEY DATA SOL N62306-9127-SURV DUE 061699 POC Contract Specialist, M.M. FLETCHER, (228) 689-8369 DESC: This sources sought announcement is issued for the purpose of identifying sources to provide hydrographic survey data to support nautical charting of 1000 sq. nautical miles in international waters near the United Arab Emirates (a box bounded by N 25.0 deg, E 53.0 deg, N 25.3 deg, and E 54.0 deg) at depths of 10 to 100 meters of water in the Persian Gulf. Data required will consist of but are not limited to: 1) shallow water soundings data (100% swath coverage); 2) positions and least depths of hazards to navigation; 3) descriptions and imagery data of navigational features (aids and hazards to navigation) 4) related supporting data (e.g. geodesy, tides and currents data, velocity of sound in the water column, vessel motion correctors, bottom sediment samples, etc.); 7) processed soundings data (corrected for all sources of error including tides, horizontal and vertical positioning, vessel heading and motion, and sound velocity in the water column), descriptive reports, final smooth sheets, and digital data; and then delivery of the data, reports, and sheets to the Government. Contractors will be required to have employed a minimum of two hydrographers with at least three years experience in hydrographic surveying and demonstrated experience with the survey systems proposed. The specific abilities and disciplines that would be required include (but are not limited to): Project Manager, Geodetic and Hydrographic Surveyors, Technical Writer, Draftsperson/CADD Operator, and GIS Specialist (Geographer/ Cartographer/Geospatial Data Analyst). Special Qualifications: Expertise with shallow water multibeam survey systems and side scan sonar or alternatively laser bathymetry systems. All data required shall be to Naval Oceanographic Specifications (to be provided if and when any specific requirement becomes known) and shall be provided in Government specified formats. If collection of the specified data is required, then a Government observer will be required to be present during survey operations. If the contractor conducts vessel operations overnight, the contractor will be required to provide meals and accommodations to the Government observer. 2. Interested contractors are to submit a capabilities statement to include the following information. Capability information shall include, but not be limited to the following information: (1) demonstrate surveying experience in for the types of data described above, (2) sufficient technical, supervisory, and administrative personnel to ensure expeditious prosecution of work assignments, (3) management and quality control plans appropriate for the scope of work, (4) knowledge of and work experience in the location of the general geographic area of the project, (5) on the sufficiency and availability of surveying vessel(s) and compliance with applicable U.S. Coast Guard, EPA, OSHA, and other federal regulations, (6) identification and availability of digital data acquisition and processing systems and survey sensors appropriate for hydrographic surveys. References are to be provided for similar performance, of a similar scope and magnitude. An estimated cost of data or a daily surveying rate for the requirements set forth above is to be provided. This Sources Sought Notice is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses to this notice can be sent in writing either via e-mail, to fletcherm@navo.navy.mil or by mail to the Naval Oceanographic Office, Contracting Division, Code N412, Stennis Space Center, Mississippi 39522-5001. If information is being sent by mail, two complete copies of information is requested. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE DUE WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION. Respondents to this request will not be notified either of the receipt or evaluation of the information submitted. Questions are to be directed to the attention of Ms. Mona M. Fletcher, Contracting Officer, (228) 689-8369;FAX (228) 689-8392; e-mail fletcherm@navo.navy.mil. Posted 05/11/99 (I-SN330147). (0131)

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