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V -- Sole source charter of Manned Submersible

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AB133F-03-RP-0054Federal

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The contract involves a sole source agreement with Delta Oceanographics to provide a manned submersible for research purposes related to the impact of fishing gear on groundfish habitat and the ecology and distribution of coral. The operations are expected to take place over three years in Oregon, Alaska, and other West Coast waters. The full system includes the submersible, support vessel, launch and retrieval equipment, crew, and scientific lab facilities, all essential to conducting the research effectively. The government is selecting Delta Oceanographics exclusively due to the need for continuity in scientific projects already underway. Switching to a different vessel would require costly modifications to research protocols and equipment compatibility, in addition to the unique requirement for the vessel to maintain continuous contact with the seafloor. Although this is not an open competitive solicitation, interested parties capable of meeting the requirements may submit a qualifying statement by a specified deadline. The contracting office is located within the Department of Commerce NOAA in Seattle, Washington.

General Info

Sole source contract with Delta Oceanographics for submersible research on West Coast habitats.

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

336611 - Ship Building and Repairing

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PostedApr 11

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa

Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

This publication serves as notice of intent to contract with, on a solesource basis, Delta Oceanographics, for used of a manned submersible. The submersible will be used for research on such matters as determining effect of fishing gear on groundfish habitat, and the distribution and ecology of coral. Work is anticipated in Oregon and Alaska, and other west coast waters. The total system shall include the submersible, support ship, launch and retreival system, crew, and scientific laboratory space. The period of performance is expected to be three years. The Government intends to negotiate solely with this contractor because of the need for scientific continuity on ongoing projects. Further, if a vessel other than the Delta were to be used, the government would have to make extensive and costly changes in scientific protocols and procedures, and purchase substantial quantities of Government Furnished Materials to be compatible with some other vessel. Finally, the vessel must have the capability of maintaining continuous contact with the seafloor. This is not a request for a competitive proposal. Any interested concern which believes it can satisfy this requirement should send a qualifying statement to this office by 26 April 2003. See Note 22.