VESSEL CHARTER

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Vessel Charter to conduct long line survey for Thresher Sharks (I) 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. (II) This solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number: RA133F-11-RQ-1013 (III) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-53. (IV) This solicitation is being issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The associated NAICS code is 487210. The small business size standard is $7.0M. (V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial items: CLIN 0001 - Qty 18 Days, Services, non-personal to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary, to conduct logline survey for Thresher Sharks. (VI) See attached statement of work. (VII) Period of Performance August 15 - November 15, 2011. (VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (June 2008), applies to this acquisition. The offerer will submit quote on attached SF-18. Inquiries: Offerors must submit all questions concerning this solicitation in writing to Clifford Edwards at contact@example.gov Questions should be received no later than 12:00pm MDT on July 26, 2011. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation via FedBizOpps. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract. (IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition. Best Value to the Government. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: 1) Past Performance: Offeror's quote shall include at least two references including the point of contact name, phone number, full address and email address. Past Performance will be based on Contractor's responsiveness, quality, and customer service. 2) Price. (End of Provision) (X) The offeror must submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items with its quote. The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically at http://orca.bpn.gov . (XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (June 2011) applies to this acquisition. (XII) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (MAY 2011) 2011) applies to this acquisition. The following clauses under subparagraph (b) apply: (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). (11)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). (21) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). (24) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). (25) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (July 2010) (E.O. 13126). (26) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). (27) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (29) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793). (36) 52.223-18, Contractor Policy to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Sep 2010) (E.O. 13513). (37) 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (June 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138). (44) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). (XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). 52.214-34, Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991). 52.214-35, Submission of Offer in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991). 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989) (End of clause) 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (APR 2010) The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price. (End of clause) (XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating do not apply. (XV) Quotes are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 12:00 PM MST on July 29, 2011. All quotes must be faxed or emailed to the attention of Clifford Edwards. The fax number is +1 (555) 000-0000 and the email address is contact@example.gov (XVI) Any questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Clifford Edwards the email address: contact@example.gov or fax +1 (555) 000-0000.