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P -- SALVAGE OF NINE LONG-LINER VESSELS OFF THE COAST OF AMERICAN SAMOA SOL 52-DSNC-9-90066 DUE 092099 POC Robert E. Ransom, 301/713-3038x191 E-MAIL: Robert.Ransom@NOAA.gov, Robert.Ransom@NOAA.gov. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) intends to award a contract to Pacific Environmental Corporation (PENCO), Honolulu, Hawaii, to salvage the remains of nine vessels grounded in Pago Pago harbor, American Samoa. To minimize further damage to the reef and accomplish a portion of its restoration plan, NOAA must immediately issue a contract to PENCO and utilize its assets alreasy deployed and constructed. Under a separate contract with the United States Coast Guard (USCG), PENCO is currently on-scene with all equipment and personnel necessary to remove oil and other hazardous substances from the ships. To facilitate access to each group of vessels, USCG/PENCO will construct several earthen causeways capable of supporting heavy equipment. After removing the hazardous substances, the USCG/PENCO will remove the causeways. Anything remaining of the vessels will be removed by NOAA as part of its resatoration plan. Pursuant to FAR 6.302-02, there is an urgent and compelling need for NOAAto contract for services to remove what remains of the vessels to minimize further damage to the reef associated with rebuilding the causeways. NOAA will also avoid a substantial duplication of costs by capitalizing on the USCG/PENCO already deployed assets. Further, if timely contracting is not taken, there is a high potential for additional damage to the reef due to movement of the vessel structures caused by wave and tidal action. Based on the current schedule, award must be made by October 1, 1999. This action is subject to the availability of funds. A competitive solicitation is not available. Subcontracting opportunities should be discussed directly with PENCO or the undersigned contracting officer no later than September 20, 1999. The period of performance is estimated to be five months, commencing on or about October 1999. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered. See Numbered Norw 22. Posted 09/07/99 (W-SN377048). (0250)

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