VESSEL CHARTER SERVICE

***AMENDED*** 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 1305M2-20-00684-NCNA constitutes a Request for Quotation (RFQ) and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-05. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Ocean Service (NOS), Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (NMS) has a requirement for vessel charter service. The Period of Performance (POP) is estimated for August 9-23, 2020. Contractor shall confirm complete availability during the POP. The originating Place of Performance is Florida Keys NMS, 33 East Quay Road, Key West, Florida, 33040. The Government will award a firm fixed price contract based on Best Value/Trade Off. Quote shall include all costs associated with each CLIN unless otherwise indicated on the vendor's quote. This RFQ is provided for full and open competition. All responsible sources are permitted to submit a quote. The associated NAICS code is 483112, Deep Sea Passenger Transportation, with a Size Standard of 1,500 employees. A contract issued as a result of this solicitation shall incorporate the Department of Labor Wage Number 2015-0213, Revision Number 16, dated December 23, 2019. Additionally, each offeror must provide the following information with the quote: 1. The Request for Quote (RFQ) number; 2. The Name, Address, Telephone Number, and DUNS Number of the Offeror; 3. Include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the RFQ. Quotes that reject the terms and conditions of the RFQ may be excluded from consideration; 4. A list of Key Personnel, names, titles, and contact information shall be provided. 5. Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments (SF-30), if any, and; 6. Completed Past Performance Reference form. 7. Completed Narrative of Past Experience. 8. Certificate of Insurance, in accordance with the SOW. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Quotes must be submitted via electronic means (e-mail) by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on April 2, 2020; any award resulting from this RFQ will be made based on Best Value/Trade Off. Quotes must be submitted electronically via e-mail to contact@example.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing to contact@example.gov by 11:00 A.M. Eastern on April 20, 2020. Telephone inquiries will not be honored. The anticipated award date is on or about April 30, 2020. Contractors are encouraged to register with the Contract Opportunities Vendor Notification Service as well as the Interested Vendors List for this acquisition (see applicable tab within Contract Opportunities where this synopsis/solicitation is posted). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/. The Government does not accept responsibility for non-receipt of quotes. It is the Contractor's responsibility to request and receive a confirmation of the quote receipt. ** Please note: Upon contract award and before any service begins, the contract issued requires the Contractor to provide evidence meeting the NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy in accordance with the NOAA Acquisition Manual (NAM) Contract Clause 1330-52.222-70 beginning on page fourteen (14) of this solicitation.**