BLUEFIN TUNA SAMPLES

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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The office of NOAA, National Marine Fisheries Service, located at 8901 La Jolla Shores Drive, La Jolla, CA is seeking for a contractor to collect Pacific Bluefin Tuna samples. The entire solicitation is attached. This procurement is 100% set-aside to small business concerns under the North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 541690 with a small business size standard of $14.0M. The government intends to issue a firm fixed price contract with period of performance commencing approximately September 15, 2013 through December 31, 2014. All interested parties must respond to this announcement within fifteen (15) calendar days of its publication. Vendors responding to RFQ must submit a technical proposal and documentation that demonstrate qualifications. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote is considered to be technically acceptable at lowest evaluated price. All responses must be in writing and may be emailed to [email protected].. This is a simplified acquisition. 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. FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Aug 2009), 2. 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008) 3. 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (Feb 2009) ****The Western Regional Acquisition Division, requires that all contractors doing business with this Acquisition Office be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR) as of October 1, 2003. After this date, NO award can be made unless the 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.