W--Vessel Charter for Scientific Purposes

The U. S. Geological Survey Pacific Coastal and Marine Geology (PCMG) has a requirement for a fishing vessel to deploy oceanographic platforms at the Mouth of the Columbia River, OR during the period of May 7-June 18, 2013. A total of three (3) platforms will be deployed at or near the mouth of the river. The platforms are 8 feet tall with a 10 foot triangular base and weigh 1200-1500 lb. They will be loaded on the vessel at Warrenton, OR and transited to the river mouth for deployment. The platforms will be deployed for approximately 30 days, and will be monitored by USGS personnel in the area to determine if they remain upright during their deployment. In the event that it is determined that any of the platforms require recovery and redeployment due to toppling by current processes, the vessel will be summoned for redeployment operations at the convenience of the vessel operator. The platforms will be recovered on or about the period of June 15-17, 2013. Upon recovery, they will be transported aboard the vessel back to Warrenton for cleaning and offloading by USGS personnel. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation number is G13PS00299 and is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in affect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-66, effective 01 April 2013. Please see solicitation with CLINS, technical specifications, provisions, and clauses. Quotations are due no later than 05:00pm ET on 09 April 2013. The Government anticipates award of a commercial, Firm-Fixed Price type contract on or about 10 April 2013. In accordance to FAR 5.207 (c)(13)(i) All firms must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Please contact the Contracting Officer, in writing, by email at [email protected], with any questions. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 483113 Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transportation and the size standard is 500 employees. This is a total small business set aside. Contracting Office Address: USGS OAG SACRAMENTO ACQUISITION BR.MODOC HALL, CSUS 3020 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE EASTSACRAMENTO, CA 95819-6027 US Point of Contact(s): Gerry Lewandowski