Vessel support of scuba diving operations for reef fish and benthic habitat surveys in Guam.

AMENDMENT 05: 2nd SET OF QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FROM POSSIBLE VENDORS Please see questions below and in attachment - Questions 02 RQ-0653 Questions: 1) What is the expected time frame for payment of successful completion of this contract? Answer: Prompt Payment Act (FAR 32.9) requires the agency to pay contractor within 30 days of receipt of the proper documentation (FAR 32.905 Payment documentation and process) 2) The SOW mentions - accommodations'. Is the contractor responsible for housing, transportation or food for the diving group? Answer: No, we will be responsible for our own housing, food and transport 3) Will the divers be removing their equipment from the vessel at the end of each day's operation? This area of the island is known for vandalism and theft, security will be considered if equipment is left aboard Answer: Yes, we will remove our equipment at the end of the day. ************************************************************* AMENDMENT 04: EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE The response date for Solicitation # WE-133F-14-RQ-0653 has been extended to Monday, July 14, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Hawaii Time. ********************************************************* AMENDMENT 03: QUESTIONS & ANSWERS FROM POSSIBLE VENDORS Please see attachment - Questions RQ-0653 ****************************************************************** AMENDMENT 02: EXTEND THE CLOSING DATE The response date for Solicitation # WE-133F-14-RQ-0653 has been extended to Friday, July 11, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Hawaii Time. ********************************************************************************** AMENDMENT 01: Correction to Attachment: "Request for Quote WE133F14RQ0653" PLEASE SEE NEW ATTACHMENT: "AMENDMENT 01 Request for Quote WE133F14RQ0653" Corrections: period of performance, wage determinations for Guam ************************************************************** Solicitation Number: WE-133F-14-RQ-0653 Agency: Department of Commerce Office: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Location: National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center 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; request for quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The office of NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service, Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center, Coral Reef Ecosystem Division, located in Honolulu, HI, has a requirement for vessel support of scuba diving operations for reef fish and benthic habitat surveys in Guam. Interested parties must furnish detailed information concerning their capability to provide service. Information should provide sufficient detail that demonstrates the firm's knowledge and ability to perform requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this procurement is 483112. A firm fixed price contract will be issued in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 13 utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All interested parties must respond to this announcement by the closing date listed on Standard Form 18 (RFQ) box 10. All responses must be in writing and may be faxed attention to Karen Beck at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov. This procurement also requires contractors to complete the electronic representations and certifications at the SAM website. All vendors doing business with the Government are required to be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). NO award can be made unless the vendor is registered in SAM. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following website: www.sam.gov. In order to register with the SAM and to be eligible to receive an award from this acquisition office, all offerors must also 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. (PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENTS)