June 24, 2013 — The following was released by NOAA:
The Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC) of the NOAA Fisheries Service is soliciting commercial trawl vessel quotes for a vessel to participate in a catchability study of flatfish on Georges Bank. One trawl vessel will be selected to sample approximately 50-60 bottom trawl stations each on Georges Bank during a 6 day trip to be conducted in October 2013 in conjunction with the R/V Henry Bigelow.
The purpose of the sampling will be (1) develop comparative estimates of flatfish abundance in a relatively small and productive flatfish area using different vessels and gear; (2) to better understand the relative catchability of the surveying system on the NEFSC R/V Henry Bigelow; and (3) to provide biological sampling of flatfish populations in this area.
NOTE: THIS IS THE 2nd OF 2 SOLICITATIONS FOR GEORGES BANK FLATFISH WORK AND IS SEPARATE FROM THE FLATFISH INDUSTRY BASED SURVEY SOLICITATION THAT WAS PUBLISHED ON MAY 21, 2013 WITH A DEADLINE OF JUNE 26. TO APPLY FOR BOTH PROJECTS, YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION PACKET FOR EACH PROJECT. FOR QUESTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS, PLEASE CONTACT CAROLYN WOODHEAD AT CAROLYN.WOODHEAD@NOAA.GOV OR 978-281-9197.
This solicitation can be found at this link, and the Request for Quotes with a complete Statement of Work and Vessel Requirements is attached.
Vessel quotes are due on July 29, 2013. Quotes will be accepted electronically at the following email address: Roberta.H.Smith@noaa.gov and via facsimile at (757) 441-3786. Questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to Roberta.H.Smith@noaa.gov.
To submit a Quote, you must submit:
1- Pages 1 and 2 of the attached Request for Quotes with block 17a completed and a daily vessel charter price exclusive of fuel costs entered in the unit price for Line Items 0001 and 0003. Fuel costs are estimated on the RFQ and will be reimbursed at actual costs at the completion of the survey.
2- Attachments I and II of the attached RFQ
3- Photocopies of:
– Stability Information, as required by vessel class
– Insurance Carrier Inspection/Survey
– Licenses held by Captain and Crew
– Current Insurance Policy
– Crew Medical Certifications – First Aid/CPR/AED
– If possible, photos of deck, berthing, and wheelhouse electronics
4- If you are not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM, formerly Central Contracting Registry) you must submit the completed Section # 4 –Pages 25-38 of the attached RFQ – OFFER OR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS–COMMERCIAL ITEMS
Successful quoters will need to obtain a DUNS number and register in the SAM system. A QuickStart Guide to register for a DUNS number and in SAM is attached.
View the Request for Quotes form
View the QuickStart Guide Entities Interested in Being Eligible for Government Contracts