VESSEL CHARTER IN SE. ALASKA FOR HERRING STOCKS

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for services in which the government intends to award an order in accordance with FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisitions Procedures. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Alaska Fisheries Science Center, Auke Bay Laboratories has a requirement for a Vessel Charter in Southeast Alaska for three, seven day sampling cruises to include herring stocks in Southeast Alaska, including Hoonah Sound, Tenakee Inlet, Lynn Canal, Port Houghton, Hobart Bay and Seymour Canal. The cruises will begin approximately November 28, 2011, January 15, 2012 and March 1, 2012. See attached statement of work for complete description of services. All interested concerns must submit a quotation and documentation demonstrating the qualifications to provide services as described above within fifteen (15) days of the publication date of this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. A firm-fixed order is anticipated to be issued early Mid June. All responses must be in writing and delivery to fax number (907)789-6004 attention to Heather Mahle or by email to [email protected] on indicated response date in the RFQ. This is a simplified acquisition with an estimated value of less than $100,000.00. The following provisions and clauses shall apply to this solicitation and resultant award. The provisions and clauses may be downloaded at http://www.acqnet.gov/far 1. 33.215 Contract clause 2. 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (JULY 2006) 3. 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2006) 4. 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991) 5. 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991) 6. 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) 7. 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (AUG 2007) 8. 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001) 9. 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2006) 10. 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA--GENERAL (DEC 2007) 11. 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (APR 1984) 12. 52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002) 13. 52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984) 14. 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (JAN 1986) 15. 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (OCT 2003) 16. 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (OCT 2003) 17. 52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (MAY 1999) 18. 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) 19. 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004) 20. 52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987) 21. 52.249-1 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM) (APR 1984) 22. 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (SEP 2007) 23. 52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS--SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (FEB 2008) 24. 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MAY 2004) 25. 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (JUN 2007) 26. 1352.239-73 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (DEC 2006) 27. 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) *** All contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made unless contractor/vender is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following web site: http://www.ccr.gov. In order to register with the CCR and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must have a Dun & Bradstreet Number. A Dun & Bradstreet number may be acquired free of charge by contacting Dun & Bradstreet on-line at www.dnb.com/eupdate or by phone at (800) 333-0505. All contractors are also required to complete online Representations and Certifications at HTTP://ORCA.BPN.GOV. (((((((((((((to view this soliciatin in full visit www.fbo.gov , under Solicitation # ABL-11445))))))