PROVIDE HUSBANDRY SERVICE TO THE NOAA SHIP GORDON GUNTER WHILE THE SHIP IS IN THE CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN

1. Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 1333MK24QNMAN0002 is for the following: 2. Provide answers to questions to interested vendors: Q1. Can you confirm if the ship will be under diplomatic clearance? A1. Yes Q2. In the SOW we noticed that we need to quote for garbage regarding 9cm. Will this be a daily amount? Or will this be for the length of the stay? A2. We need one container receptacle for trash size 9 cubic meter or 20 yard Container dumpster near the ship on the pier for ship trash. This receptacle to be emptied as needed basis per ship request. For price purposes please quote to be emptied 7 times; however only invoiced for the actual usage/emptied amount in other words if we only to be emptied 5 time then final invoice will be for 5 times. Q3. Air Freight Clearance and Transfer Support and liaison services adequate to assure customs clearance of Air Freight shipments within one day of arrival. Ground transport of Air Freight shipments to arrive at ship the same day after clearance Up to 8 separate deliveries of multiple Air Freight boxes/parcels/mail. Can you please explain further, what is included here? A3. At the moment we do not have anything pending or anything schedule for shipment; however in the past, we have sent 3-6 pallets via air cargo, the government paid for the air cargo at home station. Freights varies from 250lbs- 1,500lbs in wooden pallets. Usual pallets size 48x48x40 (inches). Total value contents per pallet is anywhere from $5k- $25k (per pallet). If we do sent items via air we would need the vendor to assist by having an agent helping clear the freight through customs at the air cargo terminal and by helping identify and expedite the transfer from the airport to a local warehouse until the ship is ready to receive the cargo. Once the vessel is in port then arranged the delivery to the ship. The type cargo may be composed of ship parts, crew mail and ship supplies all are to be commercial items. 3. All of the other terms and condition remain the same 4. End of Amendment 0001 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. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY SOLICITATION; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED. THIS SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 1333MK24QNMAN0002 CONSTITUTES A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) AND INCORPORATES PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES IN EFFECT THROUGH FEDERAL ACQUISITION CIRCULAR 2023-05. THE NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION (NOAA), OFFICE OF MARINE & AVIATION OPERATIONS (OMAO), NOAA SHIP GORDON GUNTER REQUIRES HUSBANDRY SERVICES AT THE CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN CLIN DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE TOTAL PRICE (PAGES 3- 6). 0001 PROVIDE HUSBANDRY SERVICES TO THE NOAA SHIP GORDON GUNTER WHILE THE SHIP VISITS CANARY ISLANDS, SPAIN WITH THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: (9 DAYS) BETWEEN: 29 JANUARY 2024- 05 MARCH 2024 ***ANTICIPATED MOORAGE DATES: 12 - 20 FEBRUARY 2024. *** PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: NOAA SHIP GORDON GUNTER TENERIFE, SPAIN ** OR VENDOR MAY PROPOSED A BEST SUITABLE LOGISTICAL PORT WITHIN THE CANARY ISLANDS FOR THE NOAA VESSEL.** SERVICES INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: 1. PILOTAGE 2. COMPULSORY TUG 3. PIER SPACE 4. LINE HANDLERS 5. BROW RENTAL 6. CUSTOMS AND IMMIGRATION (IF APPLICABLE). 7. POTABLE WATER 8. BILGE WATER 9. MEDICAL ASSISTANCE 10. SEWAGE (BLACK WATER AND GREY WATER) 11. GARBAGE 12. AIRPORT CREW PICK-UPS/DROP OFFS 13. LINEN SERVICES 14 AIR FREIGHT CLEARANCE AND TRANSFERS EACH CLIN IS INDEPENDENT FROM EACH OTHER, THEREFORE THE VENDOR SHALL CONFIRM SERVICES REQUESTED PER EACH CLIN AND DATES OF ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE. VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES. **PRICES WILL BE PAID AT ACTUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER. ** **ANY UNUSED FUNDS REMAINING WILL BE DE-OBLIGATED AT A LATER TIME. ** 0002 PIER SECURITY (REFERENCE PAGE 6.) TRAINED AND QUALIFIED SECURITY WATCH STANDERS TO MAINTAIN 24 HOUR / 7 DAYS PER WEEK CONTINUOUS WATCH OVER THE GANGWAY IN APPROPRIATE SHIFTS (TO INCLUDE ALL WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS). EACH CLIN IS INDEPENDENT FROM EACH OTHER, THEREFORE THE VENDOR SHALL CONFIRM SERVICES REQUESTED PER EACH CLIN AND DATES OF ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE. VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES. **PRICES WILL BE PAID AT ACTUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER. ** **ANY UNUSED FUNDS REMAINING WILL BE DE-OBLIGATED AT A LATER TIME.** 0003 SUPPLIES (REFERENCE PAGE 7). PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY OF MISCELLANEOUS PARTS AND SUPPLIES ONLY IF NEEDED AND AVAILABLE VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE A QUOTE FOR ANY ASSOCIATED FEES RELATED TO PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY OF MISCELLANEOUS PARTS AND SUPPLIES (IF APPLICABLE). FUNDS WILL BE ALLOCATED FOR MISCELLANEOUS PARTS AND SUPPLIES AT MARKET PRICE WITH A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT THAT WILL INCLUDE ANY ASSOCIATED FEES INCURRED AT RATES PROVIDED IN THE QUOTE. ANY ASSOCIATED FEES REGARDING THE MISCELLANEOUS PARTS AND SUPPLIES SHALL BE PROVIDED UPFRONT AT SOLICITATION AND EXPLAINED. (ONE EXAMPLE OF ASSOCIATED FEES MAY BE DELIVERY FEES, IF ANY). AGENCT SHALL NOT COLLECT ANY MARK UP OR ADDED COMMISSIONS UNDER THIS CLIN. EACH CLIN IS INDEPENDENT FROM EACH OTHER, THEREFORE THE VENDOR SHALL CONFIRM SERVICES REQUESTED PER EACH CLIN AND DATES OF ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE. VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES. **PRICES WILL BE PAID AT ACTUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER.** **ANY UNUSED FUNDS REMAINING WILL BE DE-OBLIGATED AT A LATER TIME.** 0004 FORKLIFT WITH LICENSED OPERATOR. (REFERENCE PAGE 7). DO NOT PLACE OR HAVE THIS SERVICE ON STANDBY, FORKLIFT AND OPERATOR SHALL ONLY BE SCHEDULED BY THE SHIP FOR THE ACTUAL DAYS AND HOURS OF USAGE. VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES.* *PRICES WILL BE PAID AT ACTUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER.** **ANY UNUSED FUNDS REMAINING WILL BE DE-OBLIGATED AT A LATER TIME.** 0005 FOOD STORES.(REFERENCE PAGES 7). INCLUDING PRODUCE, DAIRY, FROZEN GOODS, MEATS AND DRY GOODS. FINAL ORDER TO BE PROVIDED 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE, DELIVERY TO THE SHIP BY TRUCK. **ACCEPTANCE DEPENDENT ON RB INSPECTION, PER VESSEL SANITATION PROGRAM 2011 OPERATIONS MANUAL, BY U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE (USPHS) AND CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION, FOOD MUST BE OBTAINED FROM SOURCES THAT COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL, OR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN'S STATUTES, REGULATIONS, AND ORDINANCES. **FOOD PREPARED IN A PRIVATE HOME SHALL NOT BE USED** VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE A QUOTE FOR ANY ASSOCIATED FEES RELATED TO FOOD STORES. FUNDS MAY BE ALLOCATED FOR FOOD STORES AT MARKET PRICE WITH A NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT WHICH WILL INCLUDE ANY ASSOCIATED FEES INCURRED AT RATES PROVIDED IN THE QUOTE. ANY ASSOCIATED FEES REGARDING THE FOOD STORES SHALL BE PROVIDED UPFRONT AT SOLICITATION AND EXPLAINED. (ONE EXAMPLE OF ASSOCIATED FEES MAY BE DELIVERY FEES, IF ANY). AGENT SHALL NOT COLLECT ANY MARK UP OR ADDED COMMISSIONS UNDER THIS CLIN. **ORDER MAY BE GIVEN AFTER AWARD, HOWEVER THE FINAL AMENDMENT TO THE FOOD ORDER TO BE PROVIDED ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE, THIS WILL ALLOW FOR CHANGES TO THE FOOD STORES. **NO PENALTIES FOR CHANGES OF FOOD STORES SHALL BE IMPOSED TO THE SHIP WITHIN THIS PERIOD.** FOOD STORE MAY INCLUDE SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FROM LOCAL WAREHOUSE/ WHOLESALER RETAILERS USING VENDORS PURCHASE CARD (SEE REFERENCE PAGE 7). EACH CLIN IS INDEPENDENT FROM EACH OTHER, THEREFORE THE VENDOR SHALL CONFIRM SERVICES REQUESTED PER EACH CLIN AND DATES OF ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE. VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES. **PRICES WILL BE PAID AT ACTUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER.** **ANY UNUSED FUNDS REMAINING WILL BE DE-OBLIGATED AT A LATER TIME.** 0006 GROUND TRANSPORTATION. (REFERENCE PAGE 8) TWO (2) 10-PASSENGER VAN WITH DRIVER APROX 9 DAYS/ 120 HOURS. ONE (1) 5-PASSENGER SEDAN WITH DRIVER APROX 12 DAYS/ 144 HOURS EACH CLIN IS INDEPENDENT FROM EACH OTHER, THEREFORE THE VENDOR SHALL CONFIRM SERVICES REQUESTED PER EACH CLIN AND DATES OF ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE. VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES. **PRICES WILL BE PAID AT ACTUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER. ****ANY UNUSED FUNDS REMAINING WILL BE DE-OBLIGATED AT A LATER TIME.* 0007 HUSBANDING AGENT. (REFERENCE PAGE 8) EACH CLIN IS INDEPENDENT FROM EACH OTHER, THEREFORE THE VENDOR SHALL CONFIRM SERVICES REQUESTED PER EACH CLIN AND DATES OF ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE. VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES. **PRICES WILL BE PAID AT ACTUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER. ** **ANY UNUSED FUNDS REMAINING WILL BE DE-OBLIGATED AT A LATER TIME. ** INCLUSION OF FAR CLAUSE 52.217-8, OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES, IN THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTANT CONTRACT IS FOR USE BY THE GOVERNMENT AS OUTLINED AT FAR 37.111, EXTENSION OF SERVICES. THE OPTION WILL BE EXERCISED AS NEEDED AT ANY TIME DURING THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT USING THE RATES APPLICABLE AT THE TIME OF EXERCISE. 0008 OPTIONAL SERVICES FUNDS MAY BE ALLOCATED AS PLACE HOLDER AT THE AWARD LEVEL OR DURING THE LIFE OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE PROCUREMENT AND DELIVERY OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT MARKET PRICE OR NEGOTIATED RATE IF ALREADY QUOTED. SERVICES MAY INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO: ADDITIONAL SERVICES ON THE STATEMENT OF WORK FROM PAGES 4-8 SUCH EXAMPLES MAY INCLUDE ADDITIONAL TRASH, SEWAGE PICK UP OR ADDITIONAL GUARD SERVICE/ WATCH STANDERS, PILOT, TUG SERVICE, GROUND TRANSPORTATION, FORKLIFT, AIRPORT CREW PICK UPS, AIR FREIGHT CLEARANCE, ETC. EACH CLIN IS INDEPENDENT FROM EACH OTHER, THEREFORE THE VENDOR SHALL CONFIRM SERVICES REQUESTED PER EACH CLIN AND DATES OF ARRIVAL/ DEPARTURE. VENDOR SHALL NOT CHARGE THE GOVERNMENT FOR ANY STANDBY SERVICES. **PRICES WILL BE PAID AT ACTUAL COST NOT TO EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE ORDER.** **ANY UNUSED FUNDS REMAINING WILL BE DE-OBLIGATED AT A LATER TIME.** THE GOVERNMENT WILL AWARD A FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT BASED ON BEST VALUE TO THE GOVERNMENT: 1. EXPERIENCE/ PAST PERFORMANCE, 2. AVAILABILITY (SERVICES, DATES AND PIER LOCATION), AND 3. PRICE. OPTION CLIN WILL ALSO BE EVALUATED BASED ON THE OVERALL AVAILABILITY AND BEST PRICE*** THIS ACQUISITION IS AVAILABLE FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION UNDER NAICS CODE 488310, PORT AND HARBOR OPERATIONS THE PRODUCT SERVICE CODE IS V119. PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHED RFQ 1333MK24QNMAN0002, VENDOR SHALL ENSURE TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OTHERWISE FAILURE TO PROVIDE OR MISSING DOCUMENTS MAY BE CONSIDERED AS A NON-RESPONSIVE, AND COULD BE DISQUALIFIED FROM SOLICITATION. 1. RFQ NUMBER, INCLUDING NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, CAGE CODE AND SAM UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER (UEI). 2. PLEASE PROVIDE A DETAILED AND ITEMIZED COST TO INCLUDETHE TOTAL AMOUNT PER STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS AND PER LINE ITEMS IN AN EXCEL SPREADSHEET EXPLAINED HOW IS BEING QUOTED). **PLEASE ENSURE TO INCLUDE THE PROPOSE PIER AND LOCATION.** 3. INCLUDE STATEMENT SPECIFYING THE EXTENT OF AGREEMENT WITH ALL THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PROVISION INCLUDED IN THIS RFQ. QUOTES THAT REJECT THE GOVERNMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS ON THIS SOLICITATION MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM CONSIDERATION. 4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF SOLICITATION AMENDMENTS (SF-30) IF ANY. 5. PLEASE PROVIDE AT LEAST THREE REFERENCES FOR JOBS PERFORMED WITHIN THE PAST THREE YEARS THAT ARE THE SAME OR SIMILAR IN IN SCOPE SPECIFICALLY IN "VESSEL HUSBANDRY/ PORT SERVICES". VENDOR SHALL PROVIDE A POINT OF CONTACT THAT INCLUDES NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAILS AND A DETAIL DESCRIPTION OF THE SERVICE PERFORMED AND PRICE. ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A QUOTATION WHICH SHALL BE CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY. QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA ELECTRONIC MEANS (EMAIL) NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 03, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M. EASTERN TIME (ET). TO contact@example.gov. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NONRECEIPT OF EMAIL. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST A CONFIRMATION OF THE EMAIL RECEIPT. ***ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO contact@example.gov BY OCTOBER 27, 2023 AT 5:00 P.M. ET. TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL NOT BE HONORED.*** CONTRACTORS ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER WITH THE SAM.GOV VENDOR NOTIFICATION SERVICE AS WELL AS THE INTERESTED VENDORS LIST FOR THIS ACQUISITION (SEE APPLICABLE TAB WITHIN FEDBIZOPPS WHERE THIS SYNOPSIS/ SOLICITATION IS POSTED). QUOTERS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SAM DATABASE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS AWARD. REGISTRATION IS FREE AND CAN BE COMPLETED ON-LINE AT HTTP:// WWW.SAM.GOV/. FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISION PLEASE SEE ATTACHED STANDARD FORM1449 1333MK24QNMAN0002