Support services to expand the fisheries biosampling program in American Samoa

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, located in Honolulu, HI. is seeking a contractor who will provide additional staff and support services to expand the CFBS pilot project in American Samoa, and to assist in developing and testing methods for recording species-level length and weight data for total catches by local fishermen. In addition to length-weight frequency sampling of the entire catch, the contractor will collect certain tissues (gonads and otoliths) from a subsample of the catch for use in determining life history parameters (age-at-length, growth rate, longevity, fecundity, size-at-first maturity). The contractor will also retain a smaller number of fin clips for stock identification and DNA sequencing, and even fewer whole ("voucher") specimens to help document taxonomic identification. Tissue samples will be preserved, stored and provided to the Barcode of Life database via the PIFSC. The contract will expand the CFBS pilot project to include a broader network of collaborating fishermen and fishing gears throughout the islands of Tutuila and Aunu'u. Sampling frequency will be increased from two or three early mornings a week, to five full days per week, timed in accordance with the arrival of fishermen from either day or night time fishing. The contractor will further develop a quick-response communication network between DMWR, contractors and fishermen to provide a timely call and response to incoming fishing trips for biosampling and will follow collection and processing of samples from the docks to the laboratory, including removal of otoliths, gonads and fin clips, preparation and curatorship of samples, and shipping to PIFSC. NOAA intends to issue a fixed price purchase order with a period of performance for twelve months. To be considered, firms must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide service. Such information shall include, at a minimum, name, telephone number and address of concerns for which you have furnished this service previously. Information should provide sufficient detail that demonstrates the firm's knowledge and ability to perform the requirement. This support service is being procured under the guidelines of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items Procedures as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This is a simplified acquisition estimated value not to exceed $100,000.00. The entire solicitation is attached. No further solicitation documents will be issued. Interested parties can obtain a copy of the Request for Quotation from this site. Faxed requests can be sent to +1 (555) 000-0000, Attn: Bonnie Oshiro. Submissions received in response to this notice shall be evaluated based on demonstrated technical ability to successfully provide the required services as stated herein. Interested parties must respond within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice. Faxed responses/questions can be sent to +1 (555) 000-0000, Attn: Bonnie Oshiro or emailed at contact@example.gov. The NACIS code for this action is 541720. The Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center requires that all contractors doing business with the Acquisition Office must be registered with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). No award can be made unless the vendor is registered in CCR. For additional information and to register in CCR please access the following website: 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 https://www.dnb.com/product/eupdate/requestOptions.html or by phone at +1 (555) 000-0000. The government now requires all contractors submit their Certification and Representation thru the on-line Business Partner Network (BPN). The BPN is the single source for vendor data for the federal government. Contractors should go on-line at www.bpn.gov. Award will not be made to any contractor that is not registered in CCR and BPN.