AUV Operations and Maintenance Services
ID: 1305M325Q0222Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

COMMERCE, DEPARTMENT OFNATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATIONDEPT OF COMMERCE NOAASEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

SUPPORT- MANAGEMENT: DATA COLLECTION (R702)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/431c9c33df3c487ea0e84fa3428cb549/view
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    Description

    The Department of Commerce, specifically the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is seeking proposals from qualified Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) operations and maintenance services. The contractor will be responsible for operating and maintaining SeaBed type AUVs, analyzing and archiving collected data, and supporting data workflow modernization, with work primarily conducted off-site and involving up to two research cruises on the West Coast. This contract is crucial for advancing NOAA's scientific research capabilities and ensuring effective data collection and analysis in marine environments. Proposals are due by September 2, 2025, with the contract period running from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026. Interested parties can reach out to Madison Vogeler at madison.vogeler@noaa.gov or Jenna Taulman at jenna.taulman@noaa.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Madison Vogeler
    madison.vogeler@noaa.gov
    Jenna Taulman
    jenna.taulman@noaa.gov
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    DOL Wage Determination 2015-5535 Rev. 26 dated 8 July 2025.pdf
    This government file, Wage Determination No. 2015-5535 Revision No. 26, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, outlines minimum wage rates and fringe benefits for service contracts in King and Snohomish Counties, Washington. It specifies that contracts entered into on or after January 30, 2022, or renewed/extended after this date, must pay a minimum of $17.75 per hour as per Executive Order 14026. Contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, not renewed or extended, must pay at least $13.30 per hour under Executive Order 13658. The document lists wage rates for numerous occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, and technical roles. It details fringe benefits such as health and welfare, paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 after 5, 4 after 15), and eleven paid holidays. Additionally, it addresses paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706, hazardous pay differentials (4% or 8%), and uniform allowances. The document also provides a conformance process for unlisted job classifications.
    PWS - AUV Operations - 143041-25-0127 (1).pdf
    The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northwest Fisheries Science Center (NWFSC) is seeking a contractor for Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) operation and maintenance. The contractor will provide scientific and technical support, including operating and maintaining SeaBed type AUVs, analyzing and archiving collected imagery and data, and assisting with data workflow modernization. Key tasks involve AUV maintenance at NOAA facilities in Newport, Oregon, camera calibrations, data analysis and organization, data archiving, and participation in at-sea operations. The contractor must have professional experience in electrical engineering, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, documented experience operating SeaBed type AUVs, and experience with underwater navigation systems, Postgres databases, and diverse research teams at sea. The contract is a firm-fixed-price for 12 months, with work primarily conducted off-site, including up to two research cruises on the West Coast. Required training includes NOAA IT Security, Safety, Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response, and Records Management 101.
    Sol_1305M325Q0222.pdf
    This government solicitation, identified as 1305M325Q0222, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to provide AUV operations and maintenance services. The solicitation outlines contract terms and conditions, including various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and Department of Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) clauses. Key requirements include registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and FedConnect, electronic submission of payment requests through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), and adherence to NOAA's Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy for vessel crew members. Offerors must submit proposals by September 2, 2025, and are required to provide a technical approach, past performance records, and completed representations and certifications. The period of performance is from September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted within 48 hours of issuance.
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