19--Charter to Conduct Deep Sea Coral ROV Survey

This federal Request for Quotation (RFQ) (Solicitation No. 1305M326Q0257), issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), seeks a 100% small business set-aside contract for Vessel Charter Services to support Deep-Sea Coral Survey ROV Operations. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 483114 (Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation) with a size standard of 550 employees. The contractor must provide a vessel, a qualified crew, an integrated deep-water Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) system certified for depths up to 6,000 meters, and qualified ROV personnel. The objective is to conduct high-definition video surveys and collect biological samples within the Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument. The contract structure consists of three primary line items: - CLIN 0001: 14 continuous operational sea days for base survey operations. - CLIN 0002: Up to 6 optional additional survey operational days. - CLIN 0003: Reimbursable fuel expenses with a strict Not-To-Exceed (NTE) ceiling of $155,000. The anticipated period of performance runs from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, with the cruise expected to launch in August 2026 from a designated port in Connecticut, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts. Key deliverables include vessel inspection documentation, a pre-cruise coordination meeting, and completed ROV video, imagery, and navigation data packages. Quotations must be submitted via email to Contracting Officer Amanda Rossiter by July 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT, with questions due by July 6, 2026.

This federal government document contains the attachments for solicitation 1305M326Q0257, issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for a vessel charter to conduct a Deep Sea Coral ROV Survey. It outlines the specific technical, safety, and administrative requirements that offerors must meet. Attachment 1 requires detailed disclosures regarding vessel and Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) characteristics, including power, deck space, navigation electronics, communications, and crew accommodations. Attachment 2 provides a template for documenting the work experience of the master and crew. Attachment 3 establishes a strict Code of Conduct and safety guidelines, covering compliance with Coast Guard regulations (46 CFR Subchapter U and Part 28), drug and alcohol prohibitions, hazardous materials handling, firearms storage, and marine plastic pollution control. It also mandates safe, harassment-free working conditions for government personnel, outlines recreational fishing rules, and details requirements for potable water testing, liability protection, and port security. Attachment 4 provides references to the electronic Code of Federal Regulations, and Attachment 5 is a Past Performance Questionnaire to be completed by the offeror’s references and submitted directly to NOAA by July 13, 2026. This survey evaluates the contractor's history regarding quality of service, schedule adherence, cost control, business relations, personnel management, and small business utilization.

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 1305M326Q0257, issued by the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Seattle office. The primary purpose of this Standard Form 30 amendment is to extend the key deadlines for the procurement process. Specifically, the deadline for submitting questions has been extended from July 6, 2026, to July 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. Additionally, the final quotation due date has been extended from July 13, 2026, to July 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. All other terms, conditions, and provisions of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Offerors are required to formally acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the revised submission deadline.