Special Notice – RESEARCH VESSEL RENTAL
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Notice Type: Special Notice
Posted Date:
Office Address:
Subject: RESEARCH
Classification Code: 00 - None
Description:
Naval Supply Systems Command
NAVSUP FLEET LOGISTICS CENTER
NAVSUP FLC-SD Intend to issue a sole source order in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 13.5 to
Statement of Work
Research
1.0 Introduction/Background
The mission of the
The department--'s research mission applies the science of physical oceanography to Naval operations.
Our areas of expertise include global and littoral/regional numerical prediction, including the increasingly critical polar regions, nearshore oceanography and its impact on mine counter-measures and amphibious warfare, littoral/coastal oceanography including the impact of littoral processes, eddies and boundary currents on ocean surveillance systems, and acoustical oceanography with an anti-submarine warfare focus.
2.0 Scope
Ideally, the vessel will depart
3.0 Tasks
The contractor shall provide services as follows:
3.1 Operation as part of the UNOLS.
(This feature incorporates safety, inspection, operation, and habitability standards required of ships for research and education at U.S. universities. See www.unols.org.)
3.2 The research vessel provided shall have the following specifications:
a. Length no less than 135 feet.
b. Full load displacement tonnage greater than 539 tons.
c. Ability to maintain station while hove to at wind speeds to 30 knots.
d. GPS, DGPS, and attitude sensing navigational capability.
e. Cruising speed of about 10 knots.
f. Open deck space greater than 750 square feet on the main deck aft.
g. Dry laboratory greater than 450 square feet.
3.3 The research vessel provided shall have the following scientific equipment:
a. SeaBird 911plus CTD (dual conductivity and temperature sensors, transmissometer, fluorometer, PAR, dissolved oxygen, and pressure).
b. 12-bottle rosette.
c. Digital echo sounder.
d. Vessel mounted ADCP.
e. Sippican MK12 (or newer) XBT system.
f. Underway data sampling system.
g. 7000 KVA clean power for use with scientific equipment.
3.4 The operator shall provide one marine technician who is fully qualified to operate the scientific equipment aboard the vessel.
3.5 Meals shall be provided for the embarked scientific party (11-12 persons).
4.0 Deliverables
The contractor shall be responsible for preparing deliverables in support of the tasks identified in this SOW.
Performance Requirements Summary
Tasks What will be inspected
(State Task) Acceptable Quality Level (AQL) Frequency Perfomance Below AQL
3.2-3.3 Vessel and scientific equipment as specified Vessel meets listed specifications and contains listed scientific equipment Continuous as required Re-performance of any work shall be performed at no additional cost to the government
3.4 Qualified marine technician Technician is able to operate the scientific equipment aboard the vessel Continuous as required Re-performance of any work shall be performed at no additional cost to the government
If performance falls below the AQL (defined above), the Contracting Officer--'s Representative (COR) shall document the instance(s), coordinate with the Contracting Officer, and advise the Contractor.
The Contractor will be requested to review the documentation and provide a written response on how performance will be corrected in the future. Re-performance of any work for failure to perform in expense and at no additional cost to the Government.
5.0 Period of Performance
A hydrographic and biological survey will be accomplished during a 4-day cruise in
A mooring recovery/replacement effort will be accomplished during a 1-day cruise in
6.0 Place of Performance/Hours of Work
The vessel shall be based in
6.1 Privacy Act Statement
*--Pursuant to Title 5 United States Code 552a(m)(l), the contractor and all employees of the contractor working under this contract are required to comply with the requirements of 5 U.S.C. 552a (---The Privacy Act of 1974"-- ).---
6.2 Contractor Identification
In accordance with DFAR 211.106, there shall be a clear distinction between Government employees and service contractor employees. Service contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel.
In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.
7.0 Non-Personal Services Statement
Contractor employees performing services under this order will be controlled, directed, and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. Contractor management will insure that employees properly comply with the performance work standards outlined in the SOW. Contractor employees will perform their duties independent of, and without the supervision of, any Government official or other Defense Contractor. The tasks, duties, and responsibilities set forth in the task order may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the
The Government will control access to the facility and will perform the inspection and acceptance of the completed work.
10.0 Invoice Schedule
Contractor may invoice in arrears upon successful completion of cruise.
Method of Payment: WAWF
Contractor may invoice in arrears upon successful completion of cruise.
Invoices shall be submitted at completion of deliverable. All invoices need to be submitted electronically via WAWF. Hard copy invoices cannot be accepted. Only one invoice may be submitted per month. Invoices must identify the invoicing period. If charges against more than one line item have occurred during the invoicing period, all charges must be combined into one invoice.
The contractor--'s failure to include the necessary information or a more frequent invoice submission than authorized will result in invoices being rejected.
(a) Invoices for goods received or services rendered under this contract shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area Work Flow -- Receipt and Acceptance (WAWF):
(1) The vendor shall have their cage code activated by calling 866-618-5988. Once activated, the vendor shall self-register at the web site https://wawf.eb.mil. Vendor training is available on the Internet at http://www.wawftraining.com. Additional support can be obtained by calling the NAVY WAWF Assistance Line: 1-800-559-WAWF (9293).
(2) WAWF Vendor '--Quick Reference--' Guides are located at the following web site: http://www.acquisition.navy.mil/navyaos/content/view/full/3521.
(3) Select the invoice type within WAWF as specified below.
Back up documentation (such as timesheets, receiving reports etc.) can be included and attached to the invoice in WAWF. Attachments created in any
(b) The following information, regarding invoice routing DODAAC--'s, must be entered for completion of the invoice in WAWF:
(c) Contractors approved by DCAA for direct billing will not process vouchers through DCAA, but may submit directly to DFAS. Vendors MUST still provide a copy of the invoice and any applicable documentation that supports payment to the Acceptor/Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) if applicable.
Additionally, a copy of the invoice(s) and attachment(s) at time of submission in WAWF must also be provided to each point of contact identified in section (d) of this clause by email. If the invoice and/or receiving report are delivered in the email as an attachment it must be provided as a .PDF,
(d) For each invoice / cost voucher submitted for payment, the contractor shall include the following email addresses for the WAWF automated invoice notification to the following points of contact:
NPS Contracting POC:
(831) 656-2340
NPS Technical POC and Acceptance of Deliveries:
Oceanographer
(831) 656-3271
No solicitation document is available, parties shall submit information that indica
Link/URL: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSUP/200/N0024412T0059/listing.html
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